Melbourne International Fee Remission Scholarships (MIFRS)

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. 

Number

Each year the University of Melbourne offers about 150 MIFRSs.

Benefits and conditions

The MIFRS covers full tuition costs, but not overseas student health care.

Please click on the following link for the conditions relating to the MIFRS, which includes information about duration of awards; commencement requirements etc.

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. 

Application outcome

Applicants will be advised via email as soon as an outcome to their scholarship application is determined. 

Application and selection timelines

Applicants who submit a complete application for admission and scholarship by 

• 31 October 2013 will receive a RHD scholarship outcome before 15 February 2014

• 31 May 2014 will receive a RHD scholarship outcome before 31 July 2014

Please refer to the application and selection timelines table for international applicants.

For further information

Please contact Melbourne Scholarships.

 

Source: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/scholarships/research/international/available/mifrs