Fully Funded PhD Scholarships at Bond University in Australia 2026

Scholarships for International

Bond University places great importance on its Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students and provides Fully Funded PhD Scholarships with direct financial support that includes a tuition fee waiver and living allowance. A limited number of these scholarships are offered to domestic and international students wishing to pursue their studies through a Research PhD program or a Professional Doctorate of Occupational Therapy (OTD).

The scholarship is awarded through a competitive process based on academic merit and research potential. The Bond University HDR Scholarship Committee meets twice a year to decide on tuition waivers and stipends.

Scholarship Details

Provider: Bond University – Australia
Funding Type: Fully funded
Eligible Applicants: Domestic and international students
Application Opening Date: 1 August 2025
Application Closing Date: 30 September 2025
Available Fields of Study:
- Academic and English Pathways
- Actuarial Science and Data Analytics
- Architecture
- Business, Commerce, and Entrepreneurship
- Communication, Film, and Creative Media
- Construction, Property, and Planning
- Health, Biomedical, and Sport Sciences
- International Relations, Politics, and Arts
- Law
- Medicine
- Project Management and Innovation
- Psychology, Criminology, and Social Sciences

Scholarship Benefits

Successful applicants will receive:

Full tuition fee waiver (100%) for up to four years.
- For international students who have already been granted a 75% faculty tuition waiver, the amount will be topped up to 100%.
- For domestic students, a full waiver is automatically granted under the RTP scheme.
Annual living stipend of AUD 33,511 (for 2025), indexed annually, for up to three years, to assist with daily expenses (excluding tuition fees).
Overseas Student Health Cover (single) for international students for four years.

Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the scholarship, applicants must:

Hold a current Letter of Offer from Bond University for admission to a Research PhD or a Professional Doctorate of Occupational Therapy.
Be enrolled full-time, or convert to full-time upon receiving the scholarship.
Complete and submit an application for admission to the program before applying for the scholarship.
If previously unsuccessful, applicants may reapply only once with evidence of changed circumstances. Those unsuccessful twice will no longer be eligible to apply.
Not be in receipt of another similar award or scholarship from the Australian Government to cover HDR tuition fees.
Have an outstanding academic record and strong research potential. Note that holding a Letter of Offer does not guarantee receiving the scholarship.

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Required Documents

Applicants must upload the following documents within the scholarship application form:

Research proposal.
Academic transcripts including grades, grading system explanation, and proof of qualification completion.
Curriculum Vitae (CV) including research publications and conference presentations (if any).
Certificates of awards and honours.
Two academic referee reports.

Note: Incomplete applications or applications missing required documents will not be considered. Late submissions will not be accepted.

How to Apply

First, apply for admission to the Research PhD or Professional Doctorate of Occupational Therapy program at Bond University through the Admissions Office.
Once you have received your Letter of Offer, you may submit a scholarship application.
Admission applications may take between 6 to 10 weeks to process, so it is advised to allow sufficient time before the scholarship deadline.
Scholarship applications are submitted via the university’s online scholarship form, along with all required documents.

Important Notes

Applicants are encouraged to visit the Higher Degree Fees and Scholarships page on Bond University’s website and review the scholarship assessment framework before starting their application.
All scholarship-related inquiries should be sent to: [email protected].