Human Rights Scholarship (HRS) Program in Sydney, Australia

April 1, 2013 

By fundsforngos3


Deadline- 31 October 2013

Local or International applicants are invited to apply for Human Rights Scholarship (HRS) programs to pursue graduate research studies at the University of Melbourne. This Scholarship is offered to thosewho are able to demonstrate their commitment to the peaceful advancement of respect for humanrights.


Required documents-

• A clear statement (maximum of one page) outlining how applicant intended studies relate to the human rights field and will further understanding of human rights.
• A statement (maximum of one page) that demonstrates (by noting activities applicants have been engaged in) their commitment, over a period of time, to the peaceful advancement of respect for human rights.
• A reference that comments on applicants involvement in human rights. Applicants referee may, for example, work for a human rights organization. Applicants referee is asked to provide their contact details.
• Any other letters of recommendation or support applicant wish to provide that are relevant to their application (optional).
• A 25-word summary outlining how applicants area of study will contribute to the field of human rights.

Scholarship offers-

• a living allowance of $28,000 per annum (2013 rate)
• a Relocation Grant of $2,000 awarded to students who are moving from interstate in order to study at the University of Melbourne or $3,000 awarded to those who are moving from overseas
• Thesis Allowance of up to $420 (2013 rate) for masters by research and up to $840 (2013 rate) for PhD and other doctorate by research candidates
• paid sick, maternity and parenting leave

Eligibility criteria

• Applicants for the HRS must be able to demonstrate that their commitment to the peaceful advancement of respect for human rights extends beyond their academic studies (such as voluntary work and/or work experience).
• A high H2A (ie. 78-79% and above) is the minimum grade average usually required to be competitive for an HRS.
• Applicants must have applied for, or be currently enrolled in a graduate research degree* in the human rights field at the University of Melbourne.
• Applicants who have commenced their graduate research degree must have at least 12 months full-time or equivalent candidature remaining
• Graduate research degrees have a research component of at least 66%.
• International students must have an unconditional course offer at the University of Melbourne for the course for which they seek the support of a HRS.
• Applicants seeking a HRS to undertake a graduate research degree must normally meet the academic requirements that apply to the Australian Postgraduate Award (APA) or Melbourne Research Scholarship (MRS).

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