Australia ACU Vice Chancellor's PhD Excellence Scholarship 2025 (Fully Funded)
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.
If you are planning to pursue a fully funded PhD in Australia, this is one of the best opportunities available for talented students worldwide.
Degree Level
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Doctor of Ministry (DMin)
Available Subjects
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
Benefits
Successful applicants will receive a comprehensive fully funded package, including:
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.
Eligible Nationalities
Open to all international students (considered international for fee purposes).
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.
Application Procedure
Deadline: 1 October 2025, 11:59 PM AEST.
How to Apply:
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.
Why Choose ACU for Your PhD?
#1 in Australia for research quality (THE World University Rankings 2025).
Top 10 Catholic universities worldwide.
High global scientific impact across all disciplines.
Top 100 young universities worldwide.
Collaborative research that addresses real-world challenges in human dignity, community well-being, and ethical development.
