Scholarships and Assistance with Fees and Living Expenses - Master of Forest Ecosystem Science
Graduate Access Melbourne
Graduate Access Melbourne is a new combined special entry and access scholarship scheme. This scheme allows you to explain any ongoing circumstances that may affect your ability to gain a place at The University of Melbourne. If you are eligible for Graduate Access Melbourne you will enhance your opportunities for selection with a Commonwealth Supported Place and you will be considered for a a Graduate Access Melbourne Bursary ($5000). An application form for Graduate Access Melbourne is available here. For more information see www.gradaccess.unimelb.edu.au or download a brochure.
National Forestry Masters Program
Students may apply for a scholarship through the National Forestry Masters Program to fund some travel and accommodation. Further information is available on the above page and from the National Forestry Masters website
Department of Sustainability and Environment Scholarship/Internship Program
In 2009 four scholarships have been made available for students in the MFES by the Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE). Valued at $10,000 over two years, the scholarships are linked to a four month (paid) internship with DSE. Students who have been offered a place in the Master of Forest Ecosystem Science will be invited to apply for the DSE/MFES Scholarship program in early 2009. For more information contact the course coordinator.
Additional Industry and Government Support
Additional industry and government financial support will be available for some students entering the Master of Forest Ecosystem Science.
Enquires about other scholarships should be directed to the course coordinator.
For more general information regarding the University of Melbourne and the Melbourne School of Land and Environment postgraduate scholarships please refer to:
http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/scholarships/gradcoursework
Government Financial Assistance
The MFES is accredited for Centrelink Study Payments. Students should review their eligibility for Youth Allowance and Austudy.
International Students
International students will automatically be considered for a range of scholarships on application for the MFES. See http://www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/int/scholarships for further details.
Students from the Asia-Pacific Region should consider their eligibility for Australian Development Scholarships and Australian Leadership Scholarships.
The University of Melbourne has representatives in many countries. Please contact the representative in your country for further information about scholarships and applications.
FEE-HELP (Australian Students)
FEE-HELP is available for this course for eligible Australian Fee Places. FEE-HELP is an interest-free loans facility for full fee-paying postgraduate students undertaking non-research courses. It is similar to the deferred payment arrangements available under HECS. For further details please go to http://www.goingtouni.gov.au
Tax Considerations
If your study has a connection to your current income-earning activities, you should examine Taxation Ruling TR 98/9 closely with your accountant. The ruling examines deductibility of program fees under self-education expenses under Section 8-1 of the Australian Income Tax Assessment Act 1997. The ruling provides comprehensive guidelines on eligibility and types of deductions available.