Want to relocate to Australia with a scholarship? The Monash University Scholarships 2027 provide financial support to students studying at Monash University in Australia. For 2027, Monash offers several scholarships and grants for international students, including the Monash Awards, International Study Grants, and the Monash International Merit Scholarship. Eligibility, award value and application requirements vary by scholarship. Deadline closing soon is November 1, 2026 and all other deadlines are contained in the article.
Scholarship Overview
| Field | Details |
| Scholarship Provider | Monash University |
| University | Monash University |
| Country | Australia |
| Degree | Undergraduate and postgraduate; selected scholarships also support research degrees |
| Study Level | Undergraduate & Master’s, Research Master’s and PhD, depending on scholarship |
| International Eligibility | Yes |
| Funding Type | Fully funded, while some are Partial tuition support, grants and stipends |
| Award Amount | Varies by program |
| Eligibility | Varies by scholarship; international and domestic opportunities are available |
| Deadline | November 1, 2026 |
| Status | Open 2027 scholarship cycle |
| Official Source | Monash University |
What Is the Monash University Scholarship?
Monash University offers a wide range of scholarships for:
- Undergraduate students
- Master’s students
- PhD candidates
- Domestic students
- International students
These scholarships are designed to reward:
- Academic excellence
- Leadership potential
- Research achievements
- Community involvement
- Financial need in some cases
Some scholarships are fully funded, while others provide partial tuition support or living allowances.
Scholarship Benefits
Depending on the scholarship program, students may receive:
Full Tuition Coverage
Some scholarships pay:
- 100% tuition fees
- Student service fees
- Program-related expenses
Annual Living Stipend
Scholarships may provide funding for:
- Accommodation
- Food
- Transportation
- Daily living expenses
This allows students to focus on academics rather than finances.
Relocation Allowance
International students moving to Australia may receive:
- Travel assistance
- Relocation grants
- Initial settlement support
Health Insurance
Certain scholarships include:
- Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
- Medical insurance support
Eligibility Requirements
Requirements vary by scholarship type, but successful applicants often demonstrate:
Strong Academic Performance
Applicants are expected to have:
- Excellent grades
- High GPA scores
- Strong academic records
Academic excellence remains one of the most important selection criteria.
English Language Proficiency
International students may need to provide:
- IELTS scores
- TOEFL scores
- PTE Academic results
- Equivalent English qualifications
Some students may qualify for exemptions.
Leadership and Community Involvement
Many scholarships favor students who demonstrate:
- Leadership experience
- Volunteer work
- Community engagement
- Extracurricular achievements
Research Potential (For Graduate Students)
Research scholarships may require:
- Research proposals
- Academic publications
- Relevant research experience
Monash Awards 2027
The Monash Awards are for new international students commencing eligible undergraduate or Master’s programs at an Australian Monash campus.
Award: AUD $10,000 or AUD $15,000
Program: Undergraduate and Master’s
Application: Automatic assessment
Deadline: No separate scholarship application deadline; applicants need an eligible full Monash offer.
The award is paid as a one-off payment across the first two semesters. Applicants must maintain at least 18 credit points per semester. Students from India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Vietnam, China, Thailand, Mauritius and the Philippines are excluded from this particular award and are directed to dedicated regional awards instead.
Monash International Study Grants 2027
The International Study Grants target new international students from:
- Vietnam
- India
- Bangladesh
- Sri Lanka
- Nepal
Programs: Undergraduate and Master’s
Award: AUD $5,000, $10,000 or $15,000
Application: Automatic assessment
Deadline: No separate scholarship application deadline; applicants need an eligible full offer.
The grant is paid across two semesters and requires a minimum 18-credit-point study load per semester.
Monash International Merit Scholarship
This is one of Monash’s major international undergraduate scholarships.
Program: Bachelor’s/undergraduate
Value: Up to AUD $75,000
Number: 20 scholarships per year
Eligibility: International students
Fields: Art, Design and Architecture; Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; Business; Education; Engineering; IT; Law; Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences; Pharmacy; Science.
For the Trimester 1 2027 intake, the published scholarship closing date is 1 November 2026.
K.C. Kuok Scholarship
The K.C. Kuok Scholarship supports international students undertaking an undergraduate degree at a Monash Australian campus.
Program: Undergraduate
Value: Up to AUD $360,000 over four years
Coverage: Tuition and related study costs, accommodation, airfares, visa costs and other approved costs
2027 commencement: February 2027
Application deadline: 20 July 2026
The 2027 scholarship application period opened on 5 June 2026.
Monash Humanitarian Scholarship
This scholarship supports eligible students with humanitarian or qualifying bridging-visa status in Australia.
Program: Undergraduate
Coverage: 100% international student course fees plus AUD $6,000 per year
Maximum listed value: Up to AUD $30,000 allowance plus tuition
Application opens: 3 August 2026
Deadline: 6 December 2026
Eligible students must meet Monash’s specified visa and academic requirements.
Monash International Tuition Scholarship — MITS
MITS is primarily a research-degree scholarship, rather than a standard coursework scholarship.
Program: Master’s by Research and PhD
Students: International students
Benefit: Tuition fee coverage
Deadline: Graduate research scholarship rounds, including 31 March and 31 July international rounds.
Eligible applicants are considered through the Monash graduate research application process.
Monash Graduate Scholarship — MGS
The Monash Graduate Scholarship provides a living stipend for eligible graduate research students.
Program: Master’s by Research and PhD
2027 stipend: AUD $41,100 per year
Additional benefit: Relocation allowance of AUD $1,000 interstate or AUD $2,000 from overseas
International deadlines: 31 March and 31 July
Domestic deadlines: 31 May and 31 October.
Research Training Program — RTP
The Research Training Program supports eligible higher-degree research students through stipend and/or fee-offset arrangements.
Program: Research Master’s and PhD
Funding: RTP stipend and/or tuition fee offset
International scholarship rounds: 31 March and 31 July
Domestic rounds: 31 May and 31 October.
Indonesian Women Impact Scholarship
This is a graduate research opportunity listed among Monash’s research scholarships.
Program: Graduate research
Study level: Master’s by Research / PhD
Eligibility: Eligible Indonesian women
Deadline: Graduate research scholarship rounds — 31 March and 31 July for international rounds.
Sir James McNeill Postgraduate Research Scholarship
Program: PhD/research
Fields: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; Engineering; Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences; Science
Value: Monash lists AUD $53,608 per year at the 2026 rate
Deadline: 31 October each year.
Other Monash Scholarships for 2027
Monash’s database also includes a much larger group of faculty-specific, domestic, equity, Indigenous, honours, accommodation and current-student scholarships. Examples include:
- Biomedicine Discovery Scholarship
- Information Technology Excellence Scholarship
- Monash Business School Indigenous Scholarship
- Monash Indigenous Pathway Scholarship
- Nicholas Auden International Study Scholarship
- Ric (Frederic) Bouvier Scholarship
- Stark and Geals Science Scholarship
- Verrocchi Charity Fund Pharmacy Prato Scholarship
- Alfred Research Alliance Honours Scholarship
- Amplifying Uncloud Honours Scholarship
- Monash Juris Doctor Law Dean’s Scholarship
- Achieving Potential Support Scholarship
- Achieving Potential Indigenous Support Scholarship
- Monash Kickstart Scholarship
- Monash Relocation Scholarship
- Monash Resident Scholarships
- Sir John Monash Scholarships for Distinction
- Sir John Monash Scholarships for Excellence
- Accommodation Scholarships
- Summer/Winter Vacation Research Scholarships.
These awards have different eligibility rules and deadlines, and several are restricted to Australian citizens, permanent residents, Indigenous Australians, current Monash students or students in particular faculties.
Monash University Scholarship Deadlines 2027
| Deadline | Scholarship/program |
|---|---|
| 20 July 2026 | K.C. Kuok Scholarship |
| 1 November 2026 | Monash International Merit Scholarship — Trimester 1 2027 |
| 6 December 2026 | Monash Humanitarian Scholarship |
| 31 March | International graduate research round |
| 31 May | Domestic graduate research round |
| 31 July | International graduate research round |
| 31 October | Domestic graduate research round; some individual scholarships |
| No separate deadline | Monash Awards |
| No separate deadline | International Study Grants |
For international applicants from Nigeria: the two broad 2027 funding programs to distinguish are the Monash Awards and International Study Grants. Nigeria is not among the countries excluded from the Monash Awards, while the International Study Grant is specifically restricted to applicants from Vietnam, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal.
Application Deadline
The application deadline for Monash University Scholarships 2027 – Eligibility, Funding & Application is November 1, 2026.
Applicants should submit all required materials before this date and verify any last-minute changes through the official scholarship source.
