Australia ACU Vice Chancellor’s PhD Excellence Scholarship (Fully Funded)
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The ACU Vice Chancellor's PhD Excellence Scholarship 2025 is a prestigious award offered by the Australian Catholic University (ACU) to outstanding international PhD candidates. This competitive scholarship supports students undertaking a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Doctor of Ministry (DMin) degree in Australia. Designed to attract exceptional researchers, the scholarship provides a full package of benefits including a stipend, tuition fee waiver, and relocation support.
Scholarship Summary
Institution(s): Australian Catholic University (ACU)
Degree level: PhD & DMin (Doctor of Ministry)
Scholarship Coverage: Fully Funded
Eligible Nationality: All Countries
Award Country: Australia
Deadline: October 1, 2025
Courses Covered
Applicants can propose research projects in any of the following ACU faculties and institutes:
Faculty of Education and Arts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Faculty of Law and Business
Faculty of Theology and Philosophy
ACU’s research institutes and centres
Scholarship Benefits
Stipend: AUD $33,511 per annum (2025 rate, indexed annually) for up to 3.5 years.
Tuition Fee Scholarship: Full tuition coverage for up to 3.5 years.
Health Insurance: Overseas Student Health Care Policy (OSHC) for single coverage.
Relocation Allowance: Up to AUD $2,000 for international students relocating to Australia
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the ACU Vice Chancellor’s PhD Excellence Scholarship 2025, applicants must:
Be classified as an international student for fee purposes.
Be enrolling in a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Doctor of Ministry (DMin) program.
Propose a research project aligned with ACU’s strategic research priorities or areas of research strength.
Meet ACU’s Higher Degree Research Policy and Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship Policy requirements.
Not hold any other ACU scholarship or award simultaneously.
How to Apply for the ACU Vice Chancellor’s PhD Excellence Scholarship
Applicants do not need to submit a separate scholarship application.
All eligible applicants will be automatically considered as part of their application for a research program at ACU.
Selection is based on a merit-based process, with decisions made by the ODVCRE Scholarship Selection Committee.
Application Deadline: 1 October 2025, 11:59 PM AEST
Official Link: https://www.acu.edu.au/research-and-enterprise/graduate-research-school/scholarships/acu-vice-chancellors-phd-excellence-scholarship
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