Monash University International Merit Scholarship

Am I eligible?

You must be one of the following:

• 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 results from a minimum of two completed 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.

Benefits

• $10,000 per annum (48 credit points of study) paid per year until the minimum number of points for your degree is completed.
• Commencing undergraduate students will be invited to apply for a place in Monash Minds, a leadership program for first-year students.

Number offered

31 per year

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 new 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.