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China Scholarship Council (CSC) – Victoria University Postgraduate Research Scholarship

University Scholarship

A jointly funded doctoral scholarship for citizens of the People's Republic of China undertaking a Victoria University PhD or PhD (Integrated).

Award DescriptionFull VU tuition for up to 4 years; VU top-up to the standard RTP stipend; CSC living allowance of approximately AUD $22,800 p.a. at the 2026 rate including OSHC, plus return airfare and visa fees
CoversTuition + stipend
Deadline01-FEB annually
Eligible countriesChina
Programme levelPhD
Field of study
All Disciplines

Eligibility

  • Citizen of the People's Republic of China
  • applies for or is a current first-year full-fee-paying VU PhD or PhD (Integrated) student
  • obtains in-principle supervisor support
  • current first-year candidates have consumed enrolment deducted from the scholarship duration
  • must subsequently meet CSC requirements

How to Apply

  1. 1Submit a CSC scholarship expression of interest to VU with qualification documents, transcripts, research proposal, 200-word personal statement, CV and signed prospective-supervisor form. After VU selection and receipt of an offer, apply separately to the CSC.

Application opens on Victoria University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

Split-Site Masters Program (SSMP)

Open for 2025

A co-sponsored dual-Master's pathway involving at least one academic year at an Indonesian university followed by an academic year at an Australian university. VU's published 2025 approval covered the Master of International Community Development with Universitas Brawijaya.

Award DescriptionCo-sponsorship by an Indonesian Government Organisation and Australia Awards Indonesia; exact benefit not stated on the VU page
CoversVaries by award
DeadlineNot fixed yet
Eligible countriesIndonesia
Programme levelPostgraduate · Taught
Field of study
Social Sciences

Eligibility

  • Eligible Indonesian applicant selected under the applicable Split-Site Masters Program
  • completes the Indonesian-university component and meets admission and sponsorship conditions for the approved VU Master's pathway

How to Apply

  1. 1Follow the Australia Awards Indonesia Split-Site Masters Program process and the participating Indonesian university and Victoria University admission requirements when a new approved round is announced.

Application opens on Victoria University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

STEM Accommodation Scholarship

University Scholarship

A limited merit-based accommodation scholarship for offshore international students commencing selected science, engineering, information technology or related degrees at VU Melbourne. This record captures the postgraduate coursework route.

Award Description26 weeks of free UniLodge VU accommodation valued at AUD $8,502 for postgraduate recipients
CoversVaries by award
DeadlineOpen until filled
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPostgraduate · Taught
Field of study
All Disciplines

Eligibility

  • Applies from outside Australia
  • is over 18 at course commencement
  • meets entry requirements for Master of Applied Information Technology, Master of Clinical Exercise Science and Rehabilitation, Master of Construction Management or Master of Project Management
  • selection is based on prior academic merit
  • existing VU students and postgraduate applicants receiving advanced standing are ineligible
  • security deposit and reservation and cleaning fees remain payable

How to Apply

  1. 1Submit an application for an eligible VU Melbourne course. VU automatically assesses academic eligibility and emails successful applicants with instructions to confirm the scholarship. Places are awarded first-come-first-served until filled.

Application opens on Victoria University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

Vietnam Project 89 Scholarship Program

University Scholarship

A Vietnam Ministry of Education and Training and Victoria University partnership supporting nominated Vietnamese university lecturers undertaking doctoral research at VU.

Award DescriptionVietnam provides USD $25,000 tuition p.a., USD $1,120 monthly stipend, return airfare with travel allowances and up to USD $1,000 p.a. OSHC; VU tops up remaining tuition and the living allowance to the RTP stipend rate
CoversTuition + stipend
DeadlineNot specified
Eligible countriesVietnam
Programme levelPhD
Field of study
All Disciplines

Eligibility

  • Citizen of Vietnam
  • holds a lecturer position at a Vietnamese university
  • is nominated by Victoria University and the employing university for Project 89
  • meets VU doctoral admission requirements

How to Apply

  1. 1Follow Victoria University's graduate-research application process and obtain nomination from VU and the employing Vietnamese university for the Project 89 scholarship.

Application opens on Victoria University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

VU Block Model International Scholarship

Open for 2026

An automatically assessed tuition scholarship for new international students commencing eligible Victoria University Melbourne foundation, diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate coursework or Study Abroad programs in 2026 or 2027. This record captures the postgraduate coursework route.

Award Description10%, 20% or 30% off first-year tuition; reassessed at 10%–30% annually for the remaining standard course duration
CoversTuition
DeadlineAutomatic
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPostgraduate · Taught
Field of study
All Disciplines

Eligibility

  • New international student commencing eligible postgraduate coursework at VU Melbourne in 2026 or 2027
  • meets course entry requirements
  • English, VET and research courses are excluded
  • sponsored students are ineligible
  • first-year percentage is based on prior academic results, with specified exceptions including 30% for eligible onshore applicants entering a two-year postgraduate degree after completing an Australian undergraduate degree and for the Master of Construction Management or Master of Project Management
  • continuation requires 96 credit points and WAM 50/70/80 for 10%/20%/30%

How to Apply

  1. 1No separate scholarship application. Submit an eligible VU course application
  2. 2VU automatically assesses the scholarship and confirms it in the offer letter. Limited 30% places require early offer acceptance.

Application opens on Victoria University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

VU Global Research Scholarship

Open for 2026

An automatic tuition scholarship for eligible international students commencing selected Master of Applied Research, Master of Research, Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated) or Doctor of Philosophy degrees through VU's research institutes.

Award Description20% reduction in tuition fees for the entire eligible research-degree duration
CoversTuition
DeadlineAutomatic
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPostgraduate · Research
Field of study
All Disciplines

Eligibility

  • International applicant commencing an eligible research Master's or PhD at VU
  • pays full international tuition fees
  • cannot combine the award with another tuition-fee scholarship
  • advanced-candidature applicants remain eligible only when more than one year of study at VU remains

How to Apply

  1. 1Follow VU's graduate-research application process and submit the eligible research-degree application directly or through an education agent. Eligible applicants are automatically assessed and notified in the Letter of Offer.

Application opens on Victoria University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

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