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Melville Hughes Scholarship at University of Melbourne 2025

Awarded by University of Melbourne

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

MastersPhD

Funding Type

Partial Funding · up to AUD 134,250

Eligible Courses

Medicine, Dentistry, Health and Welfare

Eligible Nationalities

Open to Australian nationals

Can Be Taken At

University of Melbourne

Provider

University of Melbourne

Last Verified On

04 Jun 2026 by WeMakeScholars Scholarship Team

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Overview

Eligibility Criteria for Melville Hughes Scholarship:

Applicants must:

  • Have received an offer for a Doctor of Philosophy (Medicine) and be undertaking research in the field of surgical studies.
  • Have completed a degree in medicine.
  • Be undertaking advanced surgical training programs or have completed surgical training.
  • Have been born in Victoria, Australia, or have parents who were born in Victoria.
  • Not hold a Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship (Stipend) or a Melbourne Research Scholarship (Stipend).

Value of Melville Hughes Scholarship:

The scholarship provides a stipend of AUD $39,500 per year (2026 full-time rate) for up to 3.5 years, with a total value of up to AUD $138,250. The award also includes limited paid sick leave, parenting leave, and partner leave.

Application Process:

Applicants must submit an application that includes:

  • A summary of their research demonstrating how it meets the scholarship eligibility requirements.
  • A personal statement explaining how the proposed research training will contribute to their career aspirations.
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How to Apply

1

Check Eligibility

Confirm that you meet the scholarship requirements

2

Prepare Documents

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3

Submit Application

Apply through the official scholarship application process

4

Application Review

The scholarship provider evaluates eligible applications

5

Scholarship Decision

Selected applicants are informed about the final results

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Documents Needed

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  • Income Certificate (For need-based scholarships)

  • Identity Proof (Usually required)

  • Admission / Offer Letter (For select scholarships)

  • Statement of Purpose (If applicable)

  • Language Test Scores (If applicable)

  • Recommendation Letters (If applicable)

  • Other Supporting Documents (As specified by the scholarship provider)

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  • The deadline of Melville Hughes Scholarship at University of Melbourne 2025 is Expired.
  • Melville Hughes Scholarship at University of Melbourne 2025 is offered to Masters, PhD degree.
  • Melville Hughes Scholarship at University of Melbourne 2025 is offered for Medicine, Dentistry, Health and Welfare.
  • Melville Hughes Scholarship at University of Melbourne 2025 is open for: Open to Australian nationals.
  • Melville Hughes Scholarship at University of Melbourne 2025 is offered by University of Melbourne.
  • Melville Hughes Scholarship at University of Melbourne 2025 covers Partial Funding, up to AUD 134,250.