University of Melbourne Human Rights Scholarship 2026
University of Melbourne
Quick Facts
A word from Eli, founder of Rise Africa Scholars
MSc Information Security — Unicaf Scholar
While you wait for a fully funded opportunity, don’t put your education on hold. I completed my MSc through Unicaf — studying online from Nairobi while working full-time. The tuition discount made it genuinely affordable, and the degree is from an accredited UK university.
If you’re serious about advancing your career now, I’d encourage you to explore it. I only recommend what I’ve used myself.
About This Scholarship
The University of Melbourne Human Rights Scholarship provides comprehensive funding for graduate research students pursuing Masters by Research or Doctoral degrees focused on human rights issues and social justice advancement. The scholarship supports outstanding researchers committed to creating meaningful social impact through academic research, leadership, and community engagement in the human rights field.
What This Scholarship Covers
- Full tuition fee remission
- Living allowance valued at $44,500 per year
- Relocation grant for eligible students
- Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for international students
- Limited paid sick leave, maternity leave, and parenting leave provisions for eligible scholars
- Total scholarship value ranges between $89,000 and $155,000 depending on duration and level of study
Who Can Apply
- 1 Must receive an offer for a graduate research degree at the University of Melbourne
- 2 Must intend to undertake research in the field of human rights
- 3 Must not already hold a research qualification at the same or higher academic level
- 4 Open to both domestic and international students
- 5 Must demonstrate evidence of voluntary work or professional/community experience in human rights or social justice
- 6 Must show commitment to equality, inclusion, and peaceful advancement of human rights
- 7 Research goals must contribute to the human rights field