[Pusat Informasi Beasiswa] Beasiswa Luar Negeri Terbaru, Human Rights Scholarship, University of Melbourne, Australia

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Beasiswa Luar Negeri Terbaru, Human Rights Scholarship, University of Melbourne,
AustraliaTheHuman RightsScholarshipis awarded to local orinternationalapplicants
wishing to undertakegraduateresearchstudies 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.
NumberEach year theUniversity of Melbourneoffers 2 HRSs to applicants wishing to
undertake a graduate researchdegreeat the University ofMelbourne.
Benefits & conditionsHuman Rights Scholarship benefits include:

aliving allowanceof $28,000 per annum (2013 rate)
aRelocation Grantof $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 Allowanceof up to $420 (2013 rate) for masters by research and up to $840
(2013 rate) for PhD and other doctorate by research candidates, and
paidsick,maternityandparentingleave.

FeesPlease note that the HRS does not cover international graduate research
degree course fees.
Local graduate research degree HRS recipients are not charged course fees as
they are allocated a Research Training Scheme (RTS) place. RTS places exempt
students from the HigherEducationContribution (HECS) Scheme. Time limits and
other conditions apply to RTS places. For further information please contact
theMelbourne School of Graduate Research(PhD, MSc, MPhil, MIS and MOptom
students) or yourfaculty office(all other students).

ConditionsPlease click on the following link for further information about
scholarshipconditionsincludingduration of awardsandcommencement requirementsetc.
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 theminimumgrade 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 anunconditionalcourse offer at the University
of Melbourne for the course for which they seek the support of a HRS.
Seebelowfor 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 AustralianPostgraduateAward
(APA) or Melbourne Research Scholarship (MRS). Click here for further details
aboutAPA/MRS Eligibility.
HRSs are not awarded to applicants who:
cannot provide evidence that their demonstrated commitment to human rights
extends beyond their academic studies
have already completed a course deemed to be at the same, or higher, level for
which they are seeking scholarship support
as a result of previous candidature and/or prior scholarship, have a maximum
tenure of less than 12 months
have previously received an MRS, Fay Marles Scholarship (FMS) or Postgraduate
Equity Scholarship (PES), or
have already been awarded or later receive another equivalent award, scholarship
or salary for the studies for which they seek a HRS. An equivalent award is
regarded as one greater than 75% of the base HRS rate (75% of the base 2011 HRS
rate = $19,500).


Selection criteriaSelection of the HRS is based on four main criteria: area of
study, evidence of commitment to human rights over a period of time, academic
merit and strength of supporting documentation.
Application procedure
Step 1: Submit candidature/admission and scholarship application.
Local applicantsLocalapplicants should visitHow to Apply (local)for application
information. Applications should submitted by31 October 2013.
International applicantsIf you are aninternationalapplicant visitHow to apply
(international)for application information. International students wishing to
apply for the HRS must:
apply for admission (if not already currently enrolled in the course for which
you seek an HRS) and have anunconditionaloffer of admission for which the
scholarship is sought by31 December 2013. Information abouthow toapply for
admission to the University of Melbourne is availablehere.
Step 2: Complete a HRS coversheet with supporting documentationIn addition all
applicants (local and international)mustcomplete and submit aHRS document
coversheet, with the documents listed below, toMelbourne Scholarshipsby31
October 2013.
Required documentsThese documents are required for both local and international
applications.

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.
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.
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.
Any other letters of recommendation or support you wish to provide that are
relevant to your application (optional).
A 25-word summary outlining how your area of study will contribute to the field
of human rights.

Application outcomeThe HRS selection meeting will take place in February 2013.
Applicants will be advised via email by the end of February of the outcome of
their HRS application.
Closing date & timelines31 October 2013
We are unable to consider late or incomplete applications.
Scholarship assessment timelines forlocalandinternationalstudents can also be
viewed.
For further informationPlease contactMelbourne Scholarships.



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