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Scholarship · 2026 application cycle

Fay Marles Scholarship

The University of Melbourne

Graduate research scholarship for domestic and New Zealand students enrolling in graduate research who are experiencing disadvantaged circumstances.

AustraliaOct 31, 2026Last source check Aug 24, 2026
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Funding package

What the opportunity covers

Living allowance of AUD 39,500 per year for up to 2 years for a Masters by Research or up to 3.5 years for a Doctoral degree, plus an eligible relocation grant.

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Eligibility

Who can apply

  • Must be an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or New Zealand citizen, have applied for and meet graduate research degree requirements, and address compassionate or compelling disadvantaged circumstances in the scholarship application.
Application package

Documents and steps

Required documents

  1. Supporting documents for disadvantaged circumstances
  2. Personal statement

Application steps

  1. Apply for and meet the requirements of a University of Melbourne graduate research degree.

  2. Prepare a personal statement and supporting documents describing compassionate or compelling circumstances.

  3. Submit the scholarship application by 31 October 2026.

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Application steps

  1. Apply for and meet the requirements of a University of Melbourne graduate research degree.
  2. Prepare a personal statement and supporting documents describing compassionate or compelling circumstances.
  3. Submit the scholarship application by 31 October 2026.

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