Scholarship Awarding University:
Type of degree:
Bachelor’s and Master's
Scholarship Deadline:
Applications for this scholarship will end as follows;
1. Round one: 15 October, 2023 (CLOSED)
2. Round two: 15 November, 2023
3. Round three: 15 January, 2024
4. Round four: 15 March, 2024
5. Round five: 15 April, 2024
6. Round six: 30 June, 2024
Scholarship Summary:
Monash University invites international students from all countries who have received an offer from Monash or who are currently enrolled with the university to apply for the Monash International Merit Scholarship. 31 scholarships are available per year.
Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
To be eligible, you must be:
• An International student
You must meet the following criteria:
• Intending to enrol full-time in undergraduate or postgraduate (coursework) degree at a Monash campus in Australia.
• For commencing students, you must have received a Monash offer.
• For current students, you must have completed a minimum of two semesters in Australia
• Current students enrolled in the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (Honours) course or the Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine (MD) course must have completed and obtained results for at least four semesters.
Note: You are not eligible to apply for this scholarship if you;
• Are studying Australian Year 12. You may be eligible for the Sir John Monash Scholarship for Excellence.
• Are commencing in the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (Honours) course or the Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine (MD). You will need to complete four semesters and apply as a current student.
Value of Scholarship:
Successful recipients will receive;
• AUD$10,000 per annum (48 credit points of study) paid per year until the minimum number of points for your degree is completed. 31 Scholarships are available.
• Commencing undergraduate students will be invited to apply for a place in Monash Minds, a leadership program for first-year students.
To retain this scholarship:
• You must maintain a distinction average (70% or above) each semester.
• You will be required to participate in at least three Marketing and/or Scholarship promotional activities, which include attending official scholarship functions and participating in marketing activities and networking events.
Scholarship Application Guide:
To apply;
• Before applying for this scholarship, you must have received a full Monash course offer with no conditions.
• You must submit a separate application form for this scholarship
• Do not submit supporting documentation with your application – this will not be considered.
Selection criteria
• Based on academic achievement.
• Current students must have achieved a minimum weighted average mark of 85
• Students will also be assessed on their scholarship application statement (500 words), and their potential to be an ambassador for Monash University.
• Preference will be given to commencing students.
Scholarship Website:
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the Monash University International Merit Scholarship Page.