ACU Stipend Scholarship 2026–2027: Fully Funded Research Master’s and PhD Scholarship in Australia for Domestic and International Students
The Australian Catholic University (ACU) Stipend Scholarship provides financial support, including an annual living stipend and full tuition fee offset, for domestic and international students undertaking a Research Master’s or Research Doctorate in Australia.
Overview
The Australian Catholic University (ACU) Stipend Scholarship offers financial support for domestic and international researchers pursuing accredited higher degrees by research. Designed for candidates with strong academic backgrounds and demonstrated research potential, the scholarship supports projects that align with ACU's broad areas of research expertise. The scholarship features two application rounds each year.
Benefits
- Annual Stipend: AUD $34,315 per year (indexed annually for full-time successful applicants).
- Full Tuition Fee Offset: Valued at approximately AUD $34,728 per year.
- Health Cover: A single Overseas Student Health Care Policy for eligible international applicants.
- Relocation Allowance: Up to AUD $2,000 for eligible international scholarship recipients moving to Australia.
Eligibility
The scholarship is open to both domestic and international students who are undertaking or applying to undertake an accredited research higher degree at Australian Catholic University, specifically a Research Doctorate or Research Master’s degree. Proposed research must align with ACU's areas of research expertise.
How to Apply
Prospective students can apply for the scholarship alongside their application for a research degree at ACU by preparing a research idea, gathering required documents, and organizing referees. Current ACU students can obtain the application form through the ACU Student Portal and submit it with supporting documents to the Graduate Research School via email at [email protected].
Deadline
For the second 2026 application round, the key deadline is 1 October 2026 at 11:59 PM AEST.