Monash University Scholarships are regarded as one of the most generous scholarship programs in Australia. Annually, Monash University receives more than 20,000 applications seeking financial assistance under one or the other scholarship program.
Acknowledging the academic merit of its applicant pool, the university invests more around 10% of its operating budget on funding. The chart below depicts the university’s funding in Monash University scholarships, over the last few years.
For the academic session 2020-2021, Monash University is offering 245 undergraduate and postgraduate entrance scholarships, of which, international students are eligible for 100+ scholarship programs. All these scholarships are designed to offer international students substantial financial assistance to pursue higher education in Australia.
International students applying for admission to any UG or PG program at Monash are encouraged to explore various Monash University scholarships. In addition to that, students can also apply for Australian government scholarships like AGRTP and Australian Awards.
Monash University Scholarships for Undergraduate Programs
With 50+ Monash undergraduate scholarships for international students, the university offers financial assistance to nearly 1000 incoming students every year. Recipients of these Monash University scholarships are awarded substantial amounts for the payment of their Monash undergraduate program tuition fees.
Majority of bachelor scholarships at Monash University are awarded for the duration of the programs. Therefore, it is significant for applicants and recipients to be familiar with every scholarship’s ongoing eligibility beforehand
Some of the undergraduate scholarships for international students commencing their studies at Monash are tabulated below:
| Scholarship Name | Scholarship Benefits | Scholarship Eligibility | Ongoing Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monash International Scholarship for Excellence | AUD 10,000 per year | Minimum 98% (or ATAR 98+) in Class XII; complete VTAC admission application | Maintain a minimum WAM of 70 |
| Faculty of Law International Asia Scholarship | 25% to 100% tuition fee reduction | Belongs to India, Malaysia, China, Singapore, Hong Kong or Indonesia; starting any Bachelor of Law program; LSAT Score above 170; 500 word scholarship statement | At least distinction average ( or minimum 70%) in every semester |
| Engineering International Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship | AUD 10,000 per year | Minimum 96% (or ATAR 95+) in Class XII; commencing any UG engineering program | Minimum WAM of 70 |
| Accounting Honours Scholarship | AUD 6,000 | Beginning Bachelor of Commerce UG degree; majoring in finance or accounts | Non-renewable |
| Women in Technology Scholarship | AUD 6,000 | Female applicant; entering UG degree in Information Technology | Non-renewable |
None of the international Monash scholarships for bachelor programs require any separate application. Eligible students who have completed their VTAC application for admission will be automatically considered for the relevant scholarship program.
Monash University Scholarships for Postgraduate Programs
For its 155 graduate level programs, the university offers 32 masters and doctoral scholarships to international students.
Unlike undergraduate scholarships, the postgraduate Monash University scholarships are not just limited to tuition reductions. These scholarships offer a variety of benefits such as tuition fee, living allowance, stipend etc.
Some of the postgraduate scholarships at Monash University are tabulated below:
| Scholarship Name | Scholarship Benefits | Scholarship Eligibility | Ongoing Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Financial Mathematics Scholarship | Full tuition fees | Completed UG degree with distinction, i.e, WAM of 70 | Maintain a distinction average 70% or higher |
| Monash Graduate Scholarship | Stipend and living allowance worth up to AUD 29,000 per year | Minimum IELTS score of 7.0 or above; great academic score in UG | - |
| Master of Professional Engineering International Scholarship | AUD 10,000 per year | IELTS score 6.5 or equivalent; WAM 65%; UG degree in engineering | Maintain a minimum WAM of 70 |
| Monash Graduate Research Scholarship | Up to AUD 6,000 | Admission in Phd program | - |
| Maxwell King PhD Scholarship | Upto AUD 35,000 | Minimum IELTS score of 7.0 or above; At least distinction in PG coursework | - |
While the program-specific postgraduate scholarships do not require any separate application, the same can’t be said for the Maxwell King, Monash Graduate, and Graduate Research Scholarship programs. Applicants fulfilling the eligibility criteria have to complete an online application process that is unique to each scholarship.
Apart from the university postgraduate scholarship, international students can also apply for Australian Government Research and Training Program scholarships and Australia Awards Scholarships. These scholarships are designed for students planning to pursue higher education in Australia.
Monash University Scholarships for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programs
There are scholarships at Monash University which are offered to coursework students, whether beginning bachelor or master's program. Presently, there are three such scholarships offered by the university:
- Monash International Merit Scholarship: Up to AUD 50,000
- Monash International Leadership Scholarship: 100% tuition fees
- Monash International Excellence Scholarship: Up to AUD 40,000
To be eligible for either of the three scholarships, applicants must have excellent academic scores in their previous degree program and have secure admission to the chosen UG or PG coursework program at Monash University.
Separate application form is required for International Merit scholarship and International Leadership scholarship. The online application form can be accessed on the official website. Overall, Monash University scholarships offer international students an opportunity to pursue their desired bachelor, masters, or doctoral degree.
