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Review the scholarships available through the university as well as those offered by external organisations, such as government agencies, industry partners, or philanthropic bodies. Carefully check the eligibility criteria, as some scholarships may target specific research areas, academic achievements, or professional experience.

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Pursue your degree without a scholarship

If you wish to proceed with your graduate research degree without a scholarship, please confirm this by contacting:

• Domestic candidates: grad.research@acu.edu.au
• International candidates: international.admissions@acu.edu.au

Reapply in a future scholarship round

You are welcome to reapply in a future scholarship round. To be competitive, you will need to provide additional evidence of academic merit and research preparedness beyond your previous submission. This should include new achievements and supporting documentation.

Examples of evidence may include:

• A first-author publication in a top-ranked (Q1) academic journal.
• Recently published or accepted peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, or creative works.
• Conference presentations, posters, or seminars delivered since your last application.
• Updated academic achievements or new qualifications completed.
• Improved results in previous studies.
• New research-related roles, internships, or advanced training undertaken.

Before reapplying, we recommend:

• Seeking feedback from the relevant faculty on your previous application to understand the decision and identify areas for improvement.
• Consulting with your faculty to discuss strategies for strengthening your application and demonstrating progress since your last submission.

Consider a pathway program

Consider a pathway program to help you progress towards your research goals. These pathway programs provide the required research training to enable students who have not completed honours degrees or master's by research to qualify to apply for a higher degree by research program.

• Graduate Certificate in Education Research
• Master of Education

Explore postgraduate courses

If a research degree is not immediately feasible, consider enrolling in a coursework-based postgraduate degree that aligns with your academic and career aspirations. These courses can provide specialised knowledge, professional development, and networking opportunities and may open doors to future research and scholarship opportunities.

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