Unlocking Global Opportunities for Ambitious Minds
For a select group of ambitious minds, the divide between potential and a world-class education can seem vast. The University of Melbourne’s International Undergraduate Scholarship for the 2026 academic year aims to bridge that very gap. This is not simply a matter of funding; it is a profound invitation for exceptional individuals from developing economies to step into a community that lives and breathes at the cutting edge of global inquiry.
Scholarship Overview: Transformative Access
At its heart, the scholarship is a powerful tool for access—a 25% remission on tuition fees for the entire length of an undergraduate degree. This isn’t a one-off gesture. With over 110 awards granted annually, it represents a deep, institutional commitment to building a truly global student body.
It reflects the conviction that talent knows no borders and that financial barriers should not silence the world’s most promising voices. The opportunity, quite simply, is transformative.
About the University of Melbourne
Founded in 1853, the University of Melbourne is far more than just Australia’s second-oldest institution of higher learning. It is a living, breathing crucible of innovation. Imagine a place where scholars from more than 150 nations converge, creating a vibrant intellectual ecosystem in one of the world’s most celebrated cities.
This scholarship is a key to that world, opening doors across an astonishingly broad academic landscape. Whether your future lies in:
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Agricultural science
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Architecture
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Law
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Performing arts
a place awaits for you at Melbourne.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility, of course, is specific for a reason. The scholarship is deliberately aimed at international students from nations where the World Bank has cataloged the GDP per capita at or below USD 10,000.
Targeted regions include:
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Sub-Saharan Africa
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South and Southeast Asia
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The Pacific Islands
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Latin America
To be considered, you must:
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Apply for an overseas fee-paying spot directly after finishing secondary schooling outside Australia (or through an approved local foundation program)
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Be at the very beginning of your higher education journey (no prior tertiary studies)
Simple Application Process
One of the most remarkable aspects is how straightforward the process is.
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No separate scholarship application required
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Submitting your undergraduate course application and meeting criteria automatically enters you into the selection
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Formal scholarship offer usually materializes within two weeks of receiving your course offer
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Approved deferrals to the following academic year are possible if plans shift
Scholar Expectations
Accepting this award represents more than enrollment—it is a commitment to the standard of excellence defining the Melbourne experience. Scholars are expected to maintain:
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An average of at least 70% in each half-year study period
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Active contribution to the university’s rigorous intellectual community
This expectation ensures that scholars thrive within and enrich the academic life of the University of Melbourne.
