The Macquarie University Graduate Scholarship is a fully funded study opportunity for international students to pursue Masters or Doctoral degrees in Australia.
The Macquarie University Graduate Research Scholarships cover tuition fees, medical and visa application costs for international students, as well as a living allowance (stipend).
In this post, the details of the scholarship, its requirements, benefits, available programs, and step-by-step guide required for a successful application will be provided.
Macquarie University Graduate Scholarship Summary
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Host Country: Australia
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Study Abroad: Study in Australia
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Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
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Eligible Countries: All Countries
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Reward: Full Scholarship | $38,500 Living Stipend per annum | Visa Costs | Healthcare
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Deadline: October 31, 2025
2026 Macquarie University Graduate Research Scholarship Details
Macquarie University provides a range of generous scholarships to support exceptional graduate researchers. All scholarships are awarded through a competitive selection process.
Scholarships are available for the following programs:
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Graduate Diploma of Research (for domestic and international students)
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Master of Research (MRes)
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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
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Combined MRes + PhD program (for domestic students)
Macquarie University Graduate Research Scholarship 2026 Requirements
To be eligible for the Macquarie University Graduate Research Scholarship:
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Applicants must meet the minimum entry criteria to the relevant course.
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Academic merit and research experience are primary factors in applicant ranking.
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Research alignment with the university’s priorities and supervisor expertise may also be considered.
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Additional eligibility criteria apply to research pathway scholarships.
Macquarie University Graduate Scholarship Benefits
Scholarships may include one or more of the following:
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Tuition fee offset
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$38,500 per annum living allowance (stipend)
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Top-up living allowance
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Fixed sum or one-off payment
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Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) and visa application costs
How To Apply for 2026 Macquarie University Graduate Scholarship
New Applicants to Macquarie University must:
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Complete the combined course and scholarship application via the Online Application System
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Arrange for two academic referee reports to be submitted to the Graduate Research Academy
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Indicate the scholarship reference number under the scholarship details section
Applicants already enrolled (commenced Macquarie PhD in session 2, 2025) or with a valid Macquarie University offer within the last 6 months must:
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Download the Scholarship Only application guidelines
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Submit an online Graduate Research Scholarship Only application form with all required documents
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Indicate the scholarship reference number
✅ Macquarie University will notify successful applicants of scholarship entitlements during the offer process.
Deadline: October 31, 2025
