Scholarship Awarding University:
Type of degree:
Bachelor’s
Scholarship Deadline:
Applications for this scholarship will end on the 7th of October, 2023
Scholarship Summary:
The Monash Achieving Potential Scholarships for Distinction provides access to a Monash education for talented Australian students who may not otherwise be able to fund their studies. If you are a low income earner and achieve an ATAR of 90.00+, you may be eligible for this scholarship.
Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
To be eligible, you must be one of the following:
• An Australian citizen
• A New Zealand citizen
• Australian permanent resident
• Australian humanitarian visa holder
You must meet the following criteria:
• Currently in Year 12 or IB student, or completed Year 12 or IB in previous year and has not undertaken any other tertiary study.
• Students applying to Monash from TAFE, enrolling in an undergraduate course at Monash.
• Minimum ATAR of 90.00 (minimum ATAR of 80.00 for Indigenous students) or students applying to Monash from other tertiary institutions with a high distinction average (80% or above). Students applying to Monash from other tertiary institutions are assessed based on course application, prior academic achievement and ATAR (equivalent of high distinction average).
• Have a low income.
Value of Scholarship:
Successful recipients will receive;
• Commencing students: AUD$6,000 per annum (48 credit points of study) for the duration of your degree. 150 scholarships are available.
• An invitation to apply for a place in Monash Minds, a leadership program for first year students.
To retain this scholarship:
• You must maintain a minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 60 each semester.
Scholarship Application Guide:
To apply;
i. Submit a scholarship application through VTAC.
ii. Applicants will be awarded based on academic achievement and need.
iii. Consideration is given if, in addition to being a low income earner, you experience other forms of educational disadvantage.
Scholarship Website:
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the Monash University Achieving Potential Scholarships for Distinction Page.