Scholarship Awarding University:
Type of degree:
Bachelor’s and Master's
Scholarship Deadline:
Applications for this scholarship will end on the 7th of October, 2023
Scholarship Summary:
The Monash Achieving Potential Support Scholarships are provided to current and commencing Australian students whose educational achievements may have been masked by their personal circumstances. The scholarship is awarded based on need - there is no specific ATAR requirement.
You may be eligible if you have low income and intending to study an undergraduate or graduate degree at Monash. Additional consideration will be given if you are experiencing other forms of educational disadvantage such as being a recent refugee, live in a low socio-economic, regional or remote area, attend an under-represented school, have a disability or long-term medical condition, or have experienced difficult personal circumstances.
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:
• Commencing or current student, enrolled in or intending to enrol in an undergraduate or graduate (coursework) degree at a Monash campus in Australia*.
• Have a low income
• Preference will be given to commencing students.
*Includes Diploma of Tertiary Studies and Diploma of Higher Education
Value of Scholarship:
Successful recipients will receive;
• AUD$3,000 per annum (48 credit points of study) for the duration of your degree. 400 scholarships are available.
To retain this scholarship:
• You must maintain a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 50 each semester.
• If stated in your offer letter, you may be asked to provide an annual progress report to donors, giving you an opportunity to share your appreciation, experiences and benefits from receiving the scholarship.
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.
iv. Preference will be given to commencing students
Scholarship Website:
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the Monash University Achieving Potential Support Scholarships Page.