The Macquarie University Graduate Scholarship offers a fully funded opportunity for international students to pursue Master’s or Doctoral degrees in Australia. This scholarship covers tuition fees, medical and visa application costs, and a living allowance (stipend) to support students throughout their studies.

Scholarships are available for the following courses:
- Graduate Diploma of Research (for both domestic and international students)
- Master of Research (MRes) (for both domestic and international students)
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (for both domestic and international students)
- Combined Master of Research and PhD (MRes + PhD) bundle offers (for domestic students)
Scholarship Summary
Host Country: Australia
Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
Eligible Country: All Countries
Reward: Full Scholarship | $38,500 Living Stipends per annum | Visa Costs Healthcare
Deadline: April 30, 2025
Macquarie University Graduate Research Scholarship 2025 Requirements
To be eligible, you must:
- Applicants for graduate research scholarships at Macquarie University must meet the minimum entry requirements for their chosen course of study. It is recommended to review the available courses listed on the scholarship search tool when preparing your application.
- Macquarie University evaluates and ranks applicants primarily based on academic merit and research experience.
- The selection process may also consider how well the proposed research topic aligns with the University’s research priorities and the strength of the supervisory team.
- Additional eligibility criteria apply to research pathway scholarships, which aim to support Macquarie University students as they advance through the research pathway.
Learn more about the scholarship rating criteria here
How to Apply for the 2025 Macquarie University Graduate Research Scholarship
To apply for the 2025 Macquarie University Graduate Scholarship,
New applicants must:
- Complete the combined course and scholarship application through the Online Application System.
- Arrange for two academic referee reports to be submitted to the Graduate Research Academy.
- Include the scholarship reference number in the scholarship details section of the application.
For applicants who are already enrolled in the Macquarie PhD program (having started in Session 2, 2025) or have received a valid Macquarie University offer for a graduate research program within the past six months, the following steps apply:
- Download the guidelines for submitting a Scholarship Only application.
- Submit the online Graduate Research Scholarship Only application form along with the required supporting documents.
- Include the scholarship reference number in the scholarship details section of the application.
Macquarie University will notify successful applicants of their entitlements when the scholarship offer is made.
Application Deadline: April 30, 2025.
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