University of Melbourne Fulbright Scholarships 2025

Applications are now open for the University of Melbourne 2025 Fulbright Scholarships.

The Fulbright Scholarship Program was established in Australia in 1949 as an initiative of the US Senator J. William Fulbright, through a binational treaty between the Australian and United States Governments.

The program provides unique opportunities for Australians to build long term research collaboration and linkages with U.S. universities.

Fulbright Scholarships are awarded by the Australian American Fulbright Commission. The mission of the Australian-American Fulbright Commission is to promote mutual understanding through Education, teaching and training and cultural exchange between Australia and the United States.

• Table of Content
• About University of Melbourne
• Fulbright Scholarships
• Aim and Benefits of Fulbright Scholarships
• Requirements for Fulbright Scholarships Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Fulbright Scholarships
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University of Melbourne

The University of Melbourne (informally Melbourne University) is an Australian public research university located in Melbourne, Victoria. Founded in 1853, it is Australia's second oldest university and the oldest in Victoria. Times Higher Education ranks Melbourne as 33rd in the world, while the Academic Ranking of World Universities places Melbourne 44th in the world (both first in Australia).... continue reading

Fulbright Scholarships

Application Deadline	08 Jul 2025
Country to study	Australia
School to study	University of Melbourne
Type	Postgraduate
Sponsor	University of Melbourne
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of Fulbright Scholarships

Benefits vary per award and depend on your level of study. Awards generally include:

• Monthly stipend based on the cost of living in the city of the host institution
• Partial tuition allowance for one academic year or Full tuition allowance (Fulbright Future award only)
• Round-trip, economy class airfare directly to and from the scholar’s home city and the city of the host institution
• Establishment allowance
• Dependent allowance- if applicable
• Assistance with identifying US host institutions via Placement Services (Coursework applicants only)
• Health & Accident Insurance (ASPE) – valued at up to USD$100,000 (for the scholar only)
• Access to established professional networks – alumni and other international collaborative groups
• Orientation and enrichment opportunities – in Australia and the US
• Extensive support – from the Commission as well as US organisations
• Media and publicity support

Requirements for Fulbright Scholarships Qualification

To be considered for this scholarship, you must meet the criteria listed on the Fulbright Australia website

Fulbright scholarships are open to Postgraduates, Postdoctoral, Professional and Senior Scholars from any field of study.

Interview date, Process and Venue for Fulbright Scholarships

The attributes Fulbright Scholarship selection panels look for include high academic and professional merit, a strong program proposal, well defined potential project outcomes and ambassadorial skills.

Application Deadline

July 8, 2025

How to Apply

For more details, visit University of Melbourne Scholarship webpage