Australian Catholic University (ACU) is offering RTP Allowance Scholarships to support domestic and international students enrolled in Research Doctorate or Research Masters programs. The scholarships help cover relocation costs and overseas student health insurance. Eligible students can receive up to AUD $2,000 for relocation and full coverage for a health care policy.

The educational program is open to both domestic and international students who are enrolled in an accredited Research Doctorate or Research Masters program at ACU. International students must be relocating to Australia to begin their studies in order to qualify for the relocation allowance.

Australian Catholic University (ACU) is a public university in Australia known for its strong commitment to academic excellence, ethical leadership, and social justice. With campuses across Australia and a growing international presence, ACU offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs, particularly excelling in education, health sciences, theology, and the arts. The university fosters a supportive research environment and emphasizes values-based learning, attracting students from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds.

Application Deadline: Open

Brief Description

• University or Organization: Australian Catholic University (ACU)

• Department: Graduate Research School

• Course Level: Research Doctorate or Research Masters degree

• Award: Up to AUD $2,000 for relocation; full coverage for Overseas Student Health Care Policy

• Access Mode: Online

• Number of Awards: NA

• Nationality: Domestic and International students

• The award can be taken in: Australia

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: All nationalities

• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in any research subject offered by the university.

• Admissible Criteria:

  • Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited Research Doctorate or Research Masters program at ACU.

  • Both domestic and overseas students are eligible.

  • For the Relocation Allowance, international students must be relocating to Australia to commence their research program.

  • For the Overseas Student Health Care Policy Allowance, the student must be an international recipient of an RTP Fees Offset Scholarship and/or an RTP Stipend Scholarship.

  • Additional relocation support may be approved for students relocating with dependents at the discretion of the Director, Graduate Research School or Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Enterprise).

How to Apply

• Relocation Allowance:

  1. Complete the [RTP Allowance Application Form (Docx)]

  2. Submit the completed form via email to: [email protected]

• Overseas Student Health Care Policy Allowance:

  • Automatically offered to eligible international students awarded an RTP Fees Offset Scholarship and/or RTP Stipend Scholarship.

Benefits

• Relocation Allowance: Up to AUD $2,000 to assist with relocation costs; additional support may be available for students with dependents.

• Overseas Student Health Care Policy Allowance: Full coverage for an Overseas Student Health Care Policy (single, dual-family, or multi-family policy, subject to approval).

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