The Melbourne International Fee Remission
Scholarship (MIFRS) is awarded to international students wishing to
undertake graduate research degree studies at the University of
Melbourne.
MIFRSs are funded by the University with each
faculty having a limited number to award. Each year the University of
Melbourne offers about 150 MIFRSs.
Scholarship value
The MIFRS covers full tuition costs, but not
overseas student health care.
Eligibility criteria
To be considered for a MIFRS, applicants need to
apply for scholarship and candidature in a graduate research degree course
(eg. masters by research, PhD or other research doctorate) at the University of
Melbourne. Further information concerning the eligibility criteria can be found in the conditions.
Selection criteria
Selection will be based on the eligibility
criteria and academic merit. Scholarship assessment guidelines, tips for
applicants and other funding opportunities may be found on the Scholarships Resources webpage.
Application process
Please refer to the How to Apply section of the Graduate Research
Scholarships website.
Closing date and timelines
Applicants should submit their application for
admission and scholarship by 31 August. Applications received after this
date will only be considered for any MIFRSs that remain at the time the
application is assessed for scholarship.
For University of Melbourne students who are
currently enrolled in the course for which they would like MIFRS cover, please
apply via the Student
Portal.
Applicants are encouraged to submit their
application and all required documents well before the closing date.
Please refer to the table of timelines section for international applicants.
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for further scholarship details
