Melbourne International Excellence Scholarship – Undergraduate
20% tuition scholarship for the duration of a bachelor's degree at the University of Melbourne, awarded automatically to the highest-ranked incoming international students.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate
Destination
Australia
Funding
20% tuition fee sponsorship for the full duration of the bachelor's degree (normal course duration). Does not cover living costs. Cannot be combined with another fee discount or scholarship.
Eligible applicants
International students (overseas fee) commencing a bachelor's degree at Melbourne in 2027; ranked by course entry score; no prior tertiary study
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Overview
Melbourne International Excellence Scholarship – Undergraduate is offered by University of Melbourne for Undergraduate study in Australia. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 11, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- University of Melbourne admissions applicationRequired
What this scholarship covers
20% tuition fee sponsorship
Included
20% tuition fee sponsorship for the full duration of the bachelor's degree (normal course duration). Does not cover living costs. Cannot be combined with another fee discount or scholarship. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Checked against the official criteria on October 11, 2026
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
No
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 11, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: International students.
- International eligibility
- Open to international applicants, except citizens of the excluded countries named by the provider.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordCompetitive
- Highest course entry score ranking among eligible international applicants; no prior tertiary study (excluding extension studies as part of Year 12)
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
- Academic competitivenessCompetitive
- Awards go to the highest-ranked incoming students by course entry score; at least 140 places available
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- Australia
Official eligibility summary
Open to: International students (overseas fee) commencing a bachelor's degree at Melbourne in 2027; ranked by course entry score; no prior tertiary study. University of Melbourne also sets academic, admission, and any nationality or residence rules on its official page.
Applicant profile
- International students (overseas fee) commencing a bachelor's degree at Melbourne in 2027; ranked by course entry score; no prior tertiary study
Study route
- Undergraduate study in Australia
Current-cycle criteria
- Open to: International students (overseas fee) commencing a bachelor's degree at Melbourne in 2027; ranked by course entry score; no prior tertiary study. University of Melbourne also sets academic, admission, and any nationality or residence rules on its official page.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
The required documents are summarized above. Confirm the final checklist with the official provider before you apply.
How to apply
- 1
Apply for admission to a bachelor's degree at the University of Melbourne through the admissions portal
- 2
No separate scholarship application — consideration is automatic based on your course entry score
Application timeline
Application cycle
Annual; 2027 Semester 1 intake effective deadline approximately November 30, 2026 (tied to admissions application). No separate scholarship form — automatic consideration.
The listed deadline is November 30, 2026. Confirm it on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
University of Melbourne
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 11, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
The listed deadline is November 30, 2026. Confirm that it remains current on the official provider page.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.