Scholar stories
Meet our scholars
Brock’s journey
An Achieving Potential scholarship helped Brock focus on his mental health and thrive.
Shannen’s story
Shannen’s financial struggles made her think a university education was out of reach, but now she’s thriving.
Alicia’s journey
Alicia came from rural Queensland to Study Law at Monash and her journey was made possible because of a scholarship.
Joshua’s story
A home video from his fifth birthday shows Josh declaring: ‘I want to be a doctor one day.’
Tom’s determination
When Tom told his mum he’d received a Monash scholarship, she burst into tears.
Teagan's story
Teagan dreamed of a career in astrophysics, but as a young person growing up in rural Bendigo that seemed out of reach. When she received an Achieving Potential Scholarship to study a Bachelor of Science Advanced - Research (Honours) at Monash University, her world opened up.
Andy's story
Andy remembers the day he told his father he received a Monash scholarship. It was a moment of joy for them both after many years of shared hardship.
Sakinah's story
Sakinah was 16 years old when her parents fled Afghanistan to give her a better life.
Tobias' story
Moving to Melbourne to begin his studies, Tobias knew this scholarship was going to make a difference for him, and for his whole family.
