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Fee waiver/discount
31 October 2026
Postgraduate
Monash University
2 per year (avg)
AUD $53,608 p.a (2026 rate); The MKS provides: a living allowance (stipend); a research allowance; and a relocation allowance, if eligible.
New Zealand , All International
Applicable to all genders
All types of delivery mode
Only selective applicants are considered
Full time
All intakes
Academic excellence
You must meet the following criteria:
have submitted a scholarship application in the current year;
meet Monash's competitive scholarship selection process requirements; and
meet Monash English language proficiency requirements.
This scholarship is also available to students undertaking Joint Research Awards when Monash University is the home institution.
Number offered
Two scholarships per year:
one in the Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) disciplines.
one in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines.
Students are shortlisted based on their
Monash scholarships are highly competitive and are awarded based on academic excellence, research outputs and prior research experience.
You need to apply separately for this scholarship
Graduate research scholarships applications are submitted at the same time as your course application, unless you are already enrolled. Whether you are a new applicant or a current student, the myApp Portal is used for both course admission and scholarship applications. You do not need to select specific scholarships, eligible applicants are automatically considered for all available graduate research scholarships.
Note: This prestigious scholarship is awarded in the 31 October scholarship round only. Eligible applicants from Rounds 1 though to 4 (of the same year) will automatically be considered for nomination by the relevant faculty.
31 October 2026
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