Fees

Award value

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Fees

Funding type

Other Discount

Fees

Deadline

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Fees

Study level

Postgraduate

About this scholarship

Awarding Institution

The University of Melbourne

Number of awards

1 per year (avg)

What does this scholarship cover?

  • Stipend

More details on the scholarship

A fortnightly stipend of $39,500 per year (2026 pro-rata rate) for up to 3.5 years.

Entry requirements

Nationality

All International

Gender

Applicable to all genders

Delivery mode

All types of delivery mode

Selection approach

Only selective applicants are considered

Study mode

Full time

Intake year

All intakes

Other criteria

Academic excellence

Course subject and study level you are applying for

Subject area(s)*

Architecture and Construction

Study level

Postgraduate

Other eligibility requirements

The John McIlwraith Scholarship was established with a gift from John McIlwraith Smith and is awarded to graduate researchers enrolled in graduate research in the discipline of construction, including building construction, construction practice or construction management.

The scholarship provides:

A fortnightly stipend of $39,500 per year (2026 pro-rata rate) for up to 3.5 years. The stipend may be indexed annually and includes limited paid sick, parenting and partner leave.

A one-off relocation grant of $2,000 for students moving from States or Territories other than Victoria or $3,000 for students moving from outside Australia.

A Visa length Overseas Student Health Cover (single membership) for students who require a student visa to study in Australia.

Eligibility

To be considered for this scholarship, you must have applied for and met the entry requirements for a graduate research degree in the Faculty of Architecture, Construction and Planning in the field of construction.

Selection basis

Students are shortlisted based on their

  • Academic excellence
  • Financial need/hardship

Selection criteria

The scholarship is offered to the candidate(s) ranked highest by the selection panel based on the quality of their application, faculty scholarship score, and, if shortlisted, performance at interview.

How to apply

Application process

You need to apply separately for this scholarship

Application details (from the awarding institution)

You must submit an application.

Application requirements

    You must submit an application and include: Personal statement addressing the purpose of your research and career aspirations Research proposal Curriculum vitae Academic transcripts Academic and/or Employer referees Shortlisted applicants may be required to attend an interview.

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