Study related fees and scholarships
Scholarships and grants for Monash Australia
Scholarships for all graduate research students
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Scholarships for study at a Monash campus in Australia are also available to students undertaking Joint Awards when Monash University is the home institution.
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Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend
RTP scholarships are funded by the Australian Government to support students undertaking higher degree research at Australian universities.
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Monash Graduate Scholarship (MGS)
MGS scholarships are funded by Monash University to support our graduate research students.
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Co-funded Monash Graduate Scholarship (CF-MGS)
CF-MGS scholarships are co-funded by Monash Graduate Research Office and faculty/academic unit to support our graduate research students.
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Sir James McNeill Foundation Postgraduate Research Scholarship (SJMN)
The prestigious SJMN scholarship was established in memory of the late Sir James McNeill, who had a long association with Monash University. Study areas include Music, Engineering, Science and Medicine
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Maxwell King PhD Scholarship (MKS)
MKS scholarships, named after Professor Maxwell King, who made an outstanding contribution to graduate research at Monash University, including eight years as Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research and Research Training).
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Monash Graduate Impact 2030 Scholarship
This scheme is for research which aligns with one of the University Global Challenges as outlined in Impact 2030.
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Raydon Scholarship (Top Up)
These prestigious top-up scholarships are available to to graduate research students who are undertaking research within the study areas of social justice, social inclusion, human rights, sustainability or environment, or social policy for the betterment of society
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Monash-Museums Victoria Scholarship (MMV)
We have partnered with Museums Victoria to encourage and facilitate new research project ideas and initiatives. As part of this initiative (also known as the Robert Blackwood partnership), there are two scholarship schemes available to Monash research students - MMV Honours and MMV PhD.
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Monash Graduate Research Equity Supplement
The Equity Supplement is intended to assist with extra expenses related to undertaking the research project of a Graduate Research student with a disability or long-term medical condition incurs during the pursuit of their degree.
Scholarships for domestic graduate research students
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Monash Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship
The Monash Equity Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship is awarded on equity grounds to students whose academic career has been adversely affected.
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Monash Humanitarian Scholarship
The Humanitarian Scholarship is awarded on equity grounds to humanitarian visa holders whose academic career has been adversely affected.
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Monash Indigenous Research Scholarships
Scholarships are provided by Monash University to support Indigenous Australian students to undertake a research degree. Indigenous Australian students will receive a targeted package of support to assist with living costs.
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Woodside Monash Energy Partnership Research Scholarship
The Woodside Monash Energy Partnership is a major research partnership between Monash University and Woodside Energy to progress energy solutions for a lower carbon future. Research Scholarships are available for research that is aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, and to the strategic research themes of the Woodside Monash Energy Partnership. Study areas include Engineering, Science, Business and Economics, and Information Technology.
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Zema Energy Studies Scholarship
The prestigious Zema Energy Studies Scholarship (available from Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) supports multidisciplinary research across Engineering, Information Technology and Business and Economics. Study areas include Engineering, IT and Business and Economics
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Monash Graduate Excellence Scholarship (MGES) (Top Up)
Note: Scholarship not currently offered
Scholarships for international graduate research students
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Indonesian Women Impact Scholarship
Indonesian Women Impact Scholarships support high-achieving female graduate researchers from Indonesia to conduct research with impact.
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Monash International Tuition Scholarship (MITS)
MITS scholarships cover tuition fees and single Overseas Student Health Cover. It is generally awarded together with a stipend scholarship.
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Monash University-China Scholarship Council Joint Scholarship
Together with the China Scholarship Council, we have established a collaborative scholarship program to attract high-achieving Chinese students to wish to undertake a PhD with Monash.
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Monash University-Pakistan Higher Education Commission Joint Scholarship
Note: this scholarship is not currently accepting applications as the agreement has expired.
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Monash University-Vietnam Government Joint Scholarship (Project 89)
In partnership with the Vietnamese Government, this joint scholarship supports high-achieving Vietnamese students to undertake their graduate research with us.
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John Bush Memorial Top-Up Scholarship
These prestigious top-up scholarships are available to help support Thai-born graduate research students with living costs, in addition to a Monash centrally allocated scholarship.
Travel grants
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Currently travel will only be approved for essential research as part of the graduate research course. For details on eligibility criteria and how to apply, please see the Study Away section of the Graduate Research Forms page.
Our travel grants (either a once off grant of up to $2,300 for an international study away or up to $900 for a domestic study away) help meet the cost of flights and may also be used to attend seminars and conferences, to conduct fieldwork and research outside your home campus. Applicants are urged to read the application guidelines very carefully and should download a copy for your records. You should have all your travel details details on hand, including completed travel plan, before completing an application.
Note - you must:
- be presenting at a conference and evidenced with the acceptance/invitation to present, and/or
- undertaking approved fieldwork relevant to the research project, evidenced by confirmation or planned activities, and
- must have successfully completed confirmation and completed the travel prior to thesis submission.
- not be eligible for a staff travel grant, or have applied for an annual mandatory period of residency at a campus for external students.
- Joint research award students may be eligible, when undertaking their Monash Australia campus stay component of the joint award.
Externally funded scholarships
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These opportunities are to be applied for through their respective websites.
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The A*STAR Graduate Academy provides scholarships and fellowships to enable young aspiring scientific talent to pursue their passion in science at top global universities and prepare them for a rewarding career in R&D.
Scholarships such as the National Science Scholarship are for Singaporean citizens/permanent residents seeking to undertake a research degree.
The Research Attachment Programme (ARAP) provides funding for currently enrolled PhD students to undertake part of their degree at an A*STAR Research Institute in Singapore.
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Available to: Domestic and international students
The AusIMM Education Endowment Fund (EEF) provides funding to attract and support students undertaking course of study appropriate to a career in the minerals industry. Apply for an EFF scholarship now and you could receive:
- Significant financial support during the course of your studies (up to $25,000 per annum)
- Access to quality mentoring with an industry professional
- Participation in a one-week intensive field trip to a mineral-rich region of Australia (all expenses covered)
- Recognition and career-building opportunities
- Development of personal and professional skills
Visit the AusIMM website for more information on closing dates and how to apply.
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Available to: International students
The Australia Awards scholarship is an initiative of the Australian Government to promote knowledge, education links, and enduring ties between Australia and our neighbours through an extensive scholarship program.
It aims to equip the next generation of world leaders from developing nations with the skills and research to improve their country's future.
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Available to: Domestic and international students
The Heart Foundation offers funding for research conducted primarily in Australia. The Health Professional scholarship aims to encourage and support cardiovascular health professionals to undertake a PhD. The PhD may be in any area of cardiovascular research, including biomedical, clinical, public health and health services research.
See application details, eligibility, and more information about the Health Foundation Scholarships here.
Monash Internal closing date: Applications need to be finalised a week before the relevant closing date. Once finalised, please send an email to mgro-apply@monash.edu so that your application can be finalised and submitted to NHF.
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Available to: Domestic students
NHMRC minimum data closing date: Minimum data must be entered in NHMRC’s granting system Sapphire by 13 May 2026 to allow NHMRC to start identifying suitable peer reviewers. Applications that fail to satisfy this requirement will not be accepted.Monash Internal closing date: Our earlier closing date of 27 May 2026 gives us time to check your application to ensure it is complete.
The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) offers scholarships to support outstanding health and medical graduates early in their career so they can be trained to conduct research that is internationally competitive and develop a capacity for original independent research within Australia. The intended outcome of the Postgraduate Scholarships scheme is to build research capacity within Australia.
See application details, eligibility, and more information about the NHMRC scholarships here. Applicants are required to read all relevant reference material available via GrantConnect prior to lodging an application. Applications will open on 8 April 2026.
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Available to: Domestic students
Applications for Westpac Future Leaders Scholarship are usually open between June and September annually. Valued up to $120,000, the scholarship provides postgrad students access to support and networks to help them back their ideas and make a real difference through their research and studies. Find out more here.
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Available to: International students
Information on scholarships offered by foreign governments can be found here.
Course and other fees for Monash Australia
Domestic students
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Course Fees
The Australian government's Research Training Program (RTP) Fees Offset covers graduate research course fees if you are an Australian or New Zealand citizen, or Australian permanent resident, for the specified duration of your course.
Other Fees
The Student Services and Amenities fee (SSAF) goes toward non-academic services and amenities to support you through university. The amount of SSAF you pay depends on your annual research load.
International students
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Course Fees
All international students are required to pay tuition fees, unless covered by a scholarship or an external sponsorship. To learn what fees may be attached to your course of study, you can search your course details.
If you have a sponsor who is providing you with a fee-paying scholarship, you need to provide a letter of financial guarantee from your sponsor upon acceptance of your offer. This letter should provide details of all the costs that your sponsor will cover and indicate the duration of the scholarship.
If your scholarship is shorter than the duration of the course in which you are enrolled, you will need to pay the remaining course fees when your scholarship ends.
International students without a sponsor must pay a deposit equivalent to one semester's fees when accepting the offer.
Other Fees
All international students, or sponsors, must purchase the Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the period of the international student visa upon acceptance of an offer. This is compulsory for all international students.
Your International Student Course Agreement (ISCA) will specify the amount payable.
If your OSHC is not covered by your scholarship, you must pay the amount payable (as stated in your ISCA). If your scholarship only covers Single OSHC, and you require Dual Family or Multi Family cover, you must pay the difference in the amount payable