7 PhD International Relations Scholarships in Melbourne

7 scholarships for international relations students in Melbourne. Each one links to the funder's own page — we never restate an award's value or deadline without a source.

Deakin Student Support Scholarship

Deakin University

Australia

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Fully funded

This scholarship supports passionate and committed students facing financial or personal hardship. You could receive up to $10,000 annually.

Deadline

Varies by intake

Eligibility

Open to international students

Fay Marles Scholarship

University of Melbourne

Australia

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Partial funding

This scholarship aims to support students experiencing disadvantaged circumstances by providing a living allowance.

Deadline

Oct 31, 2026

Higher degree by research scholarships

Deakin University

Australia

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Partial funding PhD / Doctorate

You could be eligible for a tax-free stipend of $35,550 per year during your studies.

Deadline

Varies by intake

Eligibility

Open to international students

Melbourne Chancellor's Scholarship

University of Melbourne

Australia

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Our most prestigious award for school leavers, providing opportunities for high-achieving students.

Deadline

Varies by intake

Research Training Program Scholarship

University of Melbourne

Australia

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PhD / Doctorate

Provided by the Australian Commonwealth Government and the University of Melbourne for research students.

Deadline

Varies by intake

The George Alexander Foundation Scholarship

Deakin University

Australia

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Fully funded

You could receive cash payments of up to $24,000 across the duration of your course.

Deadline

Varies by intake

Eligibility

Open to international students

Westpac Future Leaders Scholarship

University of Melbourne

Australia

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Awarded to two exceptional individuals per year to support postgraduate study.

Deadline

Varies by intake

Frequently asked questions

Are Australian scholarships fully funded?

Some are. We label each award by what its own text says it covers — full package, tuition and living, tuition only, living only, or a partial contribution — and leave it unclassified when the wording does not say enough to tell.

When do Australian scholarship applications close?

Most awards run on the Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July) intakes, with applications opening months ahead. Deadlines that move every year are shown as described by the funder rather than pinned to a date that would go stale.

What are the entry requirements for PhD International Relations in Australia?

Entry is set by each university, not nationally or by state. For a phd you will generally need the preceding qualification at the grade the university states, English at IELTS 6.0–7.0 or equivalent, and for international students a Confirmation of Enrolment before a subclass 500 student visa can be granted.