Monash University
Monash University has the ambition and capabilities to address the global challenges of our age through its excellence in education and research, its record for innovation and collaboration, and its international profile. Merit and equity scholarships help high achievers succeed despite disadvantages. Monash Graduate Scholarship offers a variety of coursework scholarships, such as postgraduate, research, and international scholarships. Fully funded scholarships are present for international students for 2024–2025.
Monash Graduate Scholarship
Total scholarship value | $33,000 p.a. |
Number offered | Varies |
Applications | Four rounds per year |
Benefits
The MGS provides:
- A living allowance (stipend), and
- A relocation allowance, if eligible
Eligibility
- An Australian citizen
- A New Zealand citizen
- Australian permanent resident
- Australian humanitarian visa holder
- An International student
You must meet the following criteria:
- Meet Monash Graduate Scholarship selection process requirements
- Meet English Proficiency Requirements
IELTS | 6.5 overall (no band less than 6.0) |
TOEFL | 79 + Reading 13, Listening 12, Speaking 18 & Writing 21 |
PTE | 58 + communicative score 50 |
How to apply
Application for graduate research scholarships takes place at the time of applying for your course unless you are already studying.
INTERNATIONAL (Round 1)
Closes 31 March
DOMESTIC (Round 2)
Closes 31 May
INTERNATIONAL (Round 3)
Closes 31 August
DOMESTIC (Round 4)
Closes 31 October
Monash International Leadership Scholarship
Total scholarship value | 100% courses fees paid |
Number offered | Four per year |
Benefits
- 100% of course fees are paid until the minimum number of points for your degree are completed (excludes OSHC, accommodation, and living costs).
- Beginning undergraduate students should apply for a place in Monash Minds, a leadership program for first-year students.
- Recipients may asked to participate or be profiled in relevant Monash marketing, recruitment, and promotional materials or events.
Selection criteria
- Based on academic achievement.
- Assessment of Students will also be on their scholarship application statement (500 words) and their potential to be an ambassador for Monash University.
- You must maintain a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 70 each semester.
- You will be required to participate in at least three Marketing and/or Scholarship promotional activities. These activities include attendance at official scholarship functions and participating in marketing activities and networking events.
Eligibility
- An International student
- Intending to enroll full-time in an undergraduate or postgraduate (coursework) degree at a Monash campus in Australia.
- Received a full Monash course offer.
Note: The following students are not eligible to apply for this scholarship:
- Current Monash students
- Students studying Australian Year 12. You may be eligible for the. Monash International Scholarship for Excellence
- Students enrolling in Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine or Master of Business Administration (MBA).
- Students in Monash Pathway programs (e.g. Monash College and Monash University Foundation Year).
- Students transferring from another Monash campus or applying to Monash from another Australian University.
How to apply
- You must submit a separate application form for this scholarship
- Before applying for this scholarship, you must have received a full Monash course offer with no conditions.
- Can be deferred within the same calendar year only.
- Do not submit supporting documentation with your application – this will not be considered.
Selection round and closing date | Commencement |
Round one: 15 October | Semester one or two of the following year |
Round two: 15 November | Semester one or two of the following year |
Round three: 15 January | Semester one or two of the current year |
Round four: 15 March | Semester two of the current year |
Round five: 15 April | Semester two of the current year |
Master of Commerce Scholarship
Total scholarship value | Tuition fees plus allowance of $29,000 |
Benefits | Tuition fees paid, plus an allowance of $29,000 per annum up to two years |
Number offered | Up to eight |
Selection criteria
Selected based outstanding academic achievement, interest in finance research careers and interview performance.
- The department has the discretion to cancel the scholarship after the first year if your eligibility to proceed into the PhD program is deemed unsuitable.
- You must maintain full-time enrolment.
Eligibility
- An Australian citizen
- A New Zealand citizen
- Australian permanent resident
- Australian humanitarian visa holder
- An International student
You must meet the following criteria:
A current full-time Monash student enrolled or intending to enrol in the Master of Commerce degree
How to apply
- Applications are submitted directly to faculty .Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend a 30-minute interview with a panel constituted by the Master of Commerce Programme Director
- The scholarship can be deferred under special circumstances only.