RTP Stipend Scholarship – International includes:
- overseas student health cover
- a living allowance of $33,000 per year (2023 rate)
- an RTP Fee Offset Scholarship exempting the recipient from paying tuition fees.
The scholarship does not cover other costs such as:
- English-language testing
- bridging programs or English-language programs
- travel costs from overseas.
Applicants for a RTP Stipend International Scholarship must also:
- have achieved an average grade of H1 (above 80% VU Standard) in the Honours or final year
- meet the University’s English language proficiency requirements for enrolment in a research degree
- be commencing a research doctoral degree
- enrol as a full-time student
- Applications for 2024 are now closed.
For information about applying for a scholarship please:
- read the 2024 Graduate Research Scholarships Application Guide (PDF, 330.34 KB) for international applicants
- refer to the Apply for a graduate research scholarship page.