Resident Advisor Scholarship
This scholarship recognises the commitment to the residential community made by volunteer Resident Advisors, who live in Monash University Accommodation.
Applications
Apply through Monash University Accommodation
Total scholarship value
Up to $6139
Number offered
Varies
Cody Fryar
MRS Resident Advisor Scholarship
As an RA, I honed various professional skills like leadership, confidence, conflict resolution, and event management. These skills, not taught in my degrees, proved valuable for advancing my career as they easily transferred to different contexts. Applying these skills within my hall community became second nature, allowing me to positively impact the lives of fellow residents.
Am I eligible?
You must be one of the following:
- An Australian citizen
- A New Zealand citizen
- Australian permanent resident
- Australian humanitarian visa holder
- An International student
You must meet the following criteria:
- A current undergraduate, graduate or postgraduate student enrolled at a Monash campus in Australia.
- A current resident with Monash University Accommodation.
- Appointed a Resident Advisor with Monash University Accommodation.
- Must not be in breach of any current Monash University Accommodation Conditions of Residency
- You must provide a valid Volunteer Working with Children check.
- Minimum of a pass grade average (50%) in the previous academic year.
Benefits
Rental rebates paid directly to Monash University Accommodation towards accommodation fees, only when in residence and actively delivering leadership within the community.
- Full scholarship: Up to $6,139
- Three-quarter scholarship: Up to $4,604
- Half scholarship: Up to $3,069
Total scholarship amounts are split into 10 monthly instalments, paid from February to November.
* Some Resident Advisor scholarships are awarded December and January to selected applicants.
Number offered
Varies depending on the number of residents.
Selection criteria
- Based on an interview process conducted by Monash University Accommodation.
- Successful applicants demonstrate a combination of academic achievement, leadership skills, good communication skills, maturity, enthusiasm, initiative, extra-curricular interests, participation and career interests.
To retain this scholarship:
- Recipients must remain enrolled throughout the year.
- Recipients must maintain the support of Monash University Accommodation through ongoing contact and contribution to your residential community and Monash University Accommodation more broadly.
- Adhere to the Monash University Accommodation Expectations of a Resident Advisor.
How to apply
- This scholarship cannot be deferred.
- All applicants for the role of Resident Advisor will be automatically assessed.
- This scholarship may be held in conjunction with another accommodation scholarship by approval from Monash University Accommodaton.
Every scholarship may have a different application process – or none at all. Read the application details carefully and submit your application by the deadline. For more details visit the Resident Advisor Recruitment Page