Scholarships

Explore a range of generous scholarships designed to support you throughout your studies and provide the resources you need to pursue your research.

ACU and Vietnam Government PhD Scholarship (Project 89)

In partnership with the Vietnamese Government's Project 89 initiative, ACU supports high-achieving Vietnamese scholars undertaking doctoral research in Australia.

Applications: Open

Eligibility: International applicants

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ACU Indigenous Research (HDR) Stipend Scholarship

The Australian Catholic University offers ACU Indigenous Research (HDR) Stipend Scholarships to support Indigenous Australians to undertake a Research Doctorate or Research Masters degree.

Applications: Open

Eligibility: Domestic applicants

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ACU Industry PhD Scholarship

ACU Industry PhD scholarships support graduate research candidates to undertake a research project in collaboration with an industry partner and align their research with real-world needs.

Applications: Open

Eligibility: Domestic and international applicants

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ACU Stipend Scholarship

ACU Stipend Scholarships support domestic and international candidates undertaking a Research Doctorate or Research Masters degree.

Applications: Open April and October

Eligibility: Domestic and international applicants

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ACU Tuition Fee Scholarship

The ACU Tuition Fee Scholarship covers the tuition fees of international candidates approved for enrolment in a Research Doctorate or Research Masters degree at ACU for up to 3.5 years.

Applications: Automatic consideration

Eligibility: International applicants

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ACU Vice-Chancellor's PhD Excellence Scholarship

These scholarships support commencing international PhD candidates who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement.

Applications: Open (close 1 October)

Eligibility: International applicants

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LPDP Scholarship

The LPDP Scholarship is a prestigious initiative supporting outstanding Indonesian students to pursue postgraduate research studies at leading international universities.

Applications: Open

Eligibility: International applicants

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Research Training Program (RTP) Fees Offset Scholarship

The Australian Government RTP Fees Offset Scholarship covers the tuition fees of domestic candidates approved for enrolment in a Research Doctorate or Research Masters degree at ACU.

Applications: Automatic consideration

Eligibility: Domestic applicants

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Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarship

The Australian Government RTP Stipend Scholarship supports domestic and international candidates undertaking a Research Doctorate or Research Masters degree.

Applications: Open April and October

Eligibility: Domestic and international applicants

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RTP Allowance (Overseas Student Health Cover)

The RTP Allowance (Overseas Student Health Cover) contributes to the cost of one Overseas Student Health Cover policy for international candidates undertaking a research degree at ACU.

Applications: Open

Eligibility: International applicants

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RTP Allowance (Relocation)

The RTP Allowance (Relocation) is a contribution towards the costs associated with an overseas candidate's relocation to Australia to commence a research degree at ACU.

Applications: Automatic consideration

Eligibility: International applicants

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General enquiries

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Industry partnerships

Contact us to explore how you could collaborate with our graduate researchers.

Email: grs.partnerships@acu.edu.au