Another fully funded scholarship opportunity in Australia: The ACU Vice Chancellor Excellence Scholarship.
The Australian Catholic University in Australia has announced applications for the 2026 ACU Vice Chancellor Excellence PhD Scholarship for international students.
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The ACU Vice Chancellor PhD Excellence Scholarship is a fully funded opportunity that covers tuition fees, overseas health insurance, and provides $33,511 per annum.
In this post, the full details of the eligibility, benefits, timeline, and application procedure will be provided.
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ACU Vice Chancellor Excellence Scholarship Abstract
- Scholarship Host: Australian Catholic University
- Study Abroad: Study Abroad || Study-In-AustraliaÂ
- Location: Australia
- Category: Scholarships || Postgraduate Scholarships || PhD Scholarships
- Benefits: Full Scholarship
- Tuition
- $33,511 Living Stipends
- Medical Insurance
- Eligibility: All Countries
- Deadline: October 1, 2025
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About the ACU Vice Chancellor Excellence Scholarship by Australian Catholic University Scholarship
The Vice Chancellor’s PhD Excellence Scholarships support commencing international PhD candidates-either Doctor of Philosophy or Doctor of Ministry-who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement in prior studies.
Through interdisciplinary and collaborative research, they seek to enable people to develop intellectually, spiritually, physically, socially, and emotionally, to enable flourishing lives, foster thriving communities, and build an ethical future.
As a research candidate at ACU, you will join a world-class research community ready to support you on your research journey.
Australian Catholic University Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants will be awarded a scholarship package consisting of:
- Stipend valued at AUD $33,511* per annum (full-time) to support living expenses, paid as a fortnight stipend for up to 3.5 years
- Tuition fee scholarship for up to 3.5 years
- RTP Allowance (Overseas Student Health Care Policy) Scholarship to cover the cost of one single Overseas Student Health Care Policy; and
- RTP Allowance (Relocation) valued up to AUD $2,000 to support the costs of an overseas candidate’s relocation to Australia for the purposes of commencing a Research Doctorate degree at ACU.
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Available Programmes for ACU Vice Chancellor PhD Excellence Scholarship
For the 2025/26 academic session, the ACU Vice Chancellor PhD Excellence Scholarship will accept applications to the following programmes;
- Explore research in the Faculty of Education and Arts
- Explore research in the Faculty of Health Sciences
- Explore research in the Faculty of Law and Business
- Explore research in the Faculty of Theology and Philosophy
- Discover ACU’s Institutes and Centres
ACU Vice Chancellor Excellence Scholarship 2025 Requirements
To be eligible for the ACU Vice Chancellor Excellence Scholarship, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
- Citizenship: all students considered international for fee purposes
- Faculties: Education and Arts, Law and Business, Health Science, Theology and Philosophy
- Course: Doctor of Ministry and Doctor of Philosophy
- Recipients are not eligible to receive this scholarship in conjunction with any other ACU scholarship or award.
- Recipients of this award will need to meet the requirements of enrolment and progress as outlined in Higher Degree Research Policy and ACU’s Research Training Program Scholarship Policy.
- For full scholarship eligibility and conditions, please see ACU’s Research Training Program Scholarship Policy.
How To Apply for ACU Vice Chancellor Excellence Scholarship 2025
To apply for the ACU Vice Chancellor Excellence Scholarship, follow the instructions we have outlined below;Â
- Read the information we have provided on this webpage and ensure your eligibility
- Click the button below to visit the ACU’s website
- Apply for any one of the available research programmesÂ
- Applicants will be automatically considered for this scholarship as part of their application process to study at ACU.
- The ACU Vice Chancellor’s PhD Excellence Scholarships are competitive and will be awarded following a merit-based selection process in accordance with the University’s scholarship selection policies.
- Recipients will be selected by the ODVCRE Scholarship Selection Committee.
Begin your application by clicking on the button below.
Deadline: October 1, 2025
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