Human Rights Scholarship (HRS) at The University of Melbourne, Australia

The University of Melbourne yearly offers Human Rights Scholarship to applicants wishing to undertake a graduate research degree at the University of Melbourne. The scholarship award will cover living allowance, Relocation Grant, and Thesis Allowance.

Description
The Human Rights Scholarship is awarded to local or international applicants wishing to undertake graduate research studies at the University in the human rights field and who are able to demonstrate their commitment to the peaceful advancement of respect for human rights.

Benefits:

• 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, and  paid sick, maternity and parenting leave.

Eligibility

• 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. See below for local and international HRS application procedures.
• 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). Click here for further details about APA/MRS Eligibility.

Application Procedure
The further detail of application procedure can be seen at the link below.

Befor you apply, please provide the following documents:

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

Submission Deadline
31 October 2013.

Website & Application Link