The University of Melbourne, a public research university in Melbourne, Australia, offers scholarships for students planning to pursue their higher education at the university. The last to apply is January 15, 2024.

Association of Commonwealth Universities: Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarship program was initiated in 2018 to offer students the chance to pursue a two-year Master's degree in distinctive settings worldwide. Both domestic and international students are eligible to apply for the funding. The application deadline for the scholarship is January 15, 2024. The advantages of this scholarship include full coverage of tuition fees, allowances for living expenses throughout the duration of the program, round-trip economy flights to the destination country, and a research support grant, which is subject to approval. The number of scholarships is approximately 30 in two annual cycles.

Jacobs Foundation: Research Fellowships 

The Research Fellowships is a highly competitive program open to early and mid-career researchers across all academic fields. It is designed for researchers who are dedicated to enhancing the well-being and circumstances of children and young people. Eligible candidates can receive funding directly to their institution, which can be utilized over three years to support their salary and any research-related activities partially. The application deadline for this research fellowship is January 15, 2024. Successful applicants will receive a scholarship worth AUD 225,000 and AUD 600,000, with the maximum duration of the fellowship grants being three years.  The number of scholarships granted is approximately 2.

ETH Zurich: Branco Weiss Fellowships

The  Branco Weiss Fellowship allows highly skilled young researchers to engage in a postdoctoral program. This fellowship offers a personal research grant, allowing fellows to pursue their projects globally for five years, with a yearly stipend of CHF 100,000. 

It is specifically designed to support postdoctoral researchers following the completion of their PhD, before their initial faculty appointment. The application deadline for this fellowship is January 15, 2024. The fellowship holds a value of up to AUD 750,000. The number of scholarship  is upto 10. International students and Australian/domestic students can apply. Candidates need to apply online via the Branco Weiss Fellowship website.

Janet Clarke Hall Elite Athlete Scholarship

Janet Clarke Hall ensures equal opportunities in higher education and provides scholarships to support exceptional student-athletes. Both local and international students are eligible to apply for this financial aid. The deadline for scholarship applications is January 31, 2024. Successful candidates will be awarded scholarships of up to $35,842. The number of scholarships granted is approximately 2. As a member of Janet Clarke Hall, the scholarship recipients will enjoy the following benefits:

• A nurturing environment that fosters genuine student community and strong friendships
• A place that values not only academic development but also personal growth, with opportunities to engage with the broader community and partake in the college's rich social, cultural, musical, and sporting activities
• Exposure to diversity, with a vibrant mix of students from different backgrounds, orientations, interests, and beliefs.
• Interaction with renowned scholars, visiting artists, accomplished individuals, and thought leaders.
• A space that promotes equity and empowerment, rooted in Anglican and feminist traditions, with shared values of respect and mutual care.