Bond University Australia Scholarships for

Bond University provides higher degree by research (HDR) students with direct financial support to offset HDR fees and living costs while undertaking intensive postgraduate study. Bond University allocates funds to support fee offset (waiver) and living stipends. The University states that scholarships are awarded through a competitive, merit-based process and applicants are treated equitably regardless of research discipline and the source of scholarship funding.

Several scholarships are available for doctoral program students at Bond University, including Doctor of Philosophy and Professional Doctorate of Occupational Therapy. Research master’s students are not eligible for any HDR scholarships. The scholarships listed include Bond University Postgraduate Research Scholarship, Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship, and HDR Indigenous Scholarship, with eligibility shaped by the student’s circumstances and chosen program.

Bond University states that scholarship selection is conducted by the Bond University HDR Scholarships Committee through a competitive, merit-based selection process. Selection is based on academic merit, research potential, and overall competitiveness against the selection criteria. The University also notes discretion in selection processes to choose the most meritorious applicants, including examples such as first class honours, Indigenous background, and industry experience.

For HDR scholarship categories, stipend is available for up to 3 years and is indexed annually. Bond University states RTP funding is provided by the Australian Government to support general living costs of research degree students. The HDR Indigenous Scholarship includes an Indigenous eligibility requirement and notes that Indigenous students are also entitled to a 100 per cent fee waiver under the Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP).

• Be studying for a PhD OR be studying for a Professional Doctorate of Occupational Therapy OR have completed and submitted a Bond Application for your program before applying.
• Intend to study full time.
• Not have received an equivalent award or scholarship from the Australian Government designed to offset HDR fees.
• Research master’s students are not eligible for any HDR scholarships.
• For HDR Indigenous Scholarship: Applicants must be considered an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person as defined by ABSTUDY.
• For HDR Indigenous Scholarship: Applicants must enclose proof of their status in the form of confirmation under the common seal of a community organisation alongside their application.
• For HDR Indigenous Scholarship: In exceptional circumstances, statutory declarations and other approved forms of documentation may be accepted.
• If previously applied and were unsuccessful, applicants may submit one additional application for a scholarship that outlines their change in circumstances.
• Applicants who are unsuccessful in their second application are ineligible to apply for future scholarship rounds.

• Stipend: $34,315 AUD per annum for HDR scholarship categories.
• Duration of stipend: available for up to 3 years, indexed annually.
• Bond University states it allocates funds to support fee offset (waiver) and living stipends for HDR scholarship students.
• RTP Scholarship: RTP funding is provided by the Australian Government to support general living costs of research degree students.
• HDR Indigenous Scholarship: Indigenous students are also entitled to a 100 per cent fee waiver under the Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP).

1. Submit an application for an eligible doctoral program at Bond University.
2. After applying, submit your scholarship application online using the Bond University Higher Degree Scholarship Application form.
3. Read the frequently asked questions below prior to lodging your application with the Higher Degree Research Unit.

• In most cases, you do not need to submit additional documents for an HDR scholarship application.
• The HDRU accesses documentation already submitted as part of your HDR admission application, including your research proposal, academic transcripts, CV, publications, awards, and referee details.
• For HDR Indigenous Scholarship: proof of status as confirmation under the common seal of a community organisation, enclosed with the application.
• For HDR Indigenous Scholarship: in exceptional circumstances, statutory declarations and other approved forms of documentation may be accepted.