Gandel Scholarships
Monash Leaders Scholarship
The Gandel Scholarships support high-achieving students with leadership potential who have experienced educational disadvantage and wish to contribute to the community.
The Gandel Scholarships aim to create a platform for exceptional individuals to develop their skills and contribute to a better world. You will become a mentor to students from under-represented schools as part of the Access Monash Mentoring Program, giving you the opportunity to develop your leadership, public speaking and teamwork skills.
The Gandel family have a close connection with Monash University – three generations have studied here. Two scholarships are awarded each year – one to a male student (John Gandel Scholarship) and one to a female student (Pauline Gandel Scholarship).
Applications
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Total scholarship value
Up to $32,500
Number offered
Two per year
Todd Truong
John Gandel Scholarship
Coming from a single-parent family and having to work the same hours as my secondary schooling to assist in income, my study was abrupt and I felt like I could not achieve my optimal potential. The receipt of this scholarship has majorly benefited me in allowing and enabling me a complete and full ability to focus on my education, where otherwise, I would not be able to achieve and maintain. Coming from a low-SES area and living hours away from Monash, this financial help has granted me the rare opportunity to pursue what I want to pursue. Having received help and access to resources in secondary school, this scholarship also provides for me to provide help and access to those prospectively who are similarly in my shoes. Accessing education is something valuable and extremely treasured, and the Gandel scholarship builds a foundation for me to make this prevalent to the community and others who have similar experiences.
Am I eligible?
You must be one of the following:
- An Australian citizen
- A New Zealand citizen
- Australian permanent resident
- Australian humanitarian visa holder
You must meet the following criteria:
- Commencing Year 12 student enrolling in an undergraduate degree at a Monash campus in Australia.
- Participate as an Access Monash Mentor each year, beginning in your second year of study.
- Experiencing financial hardship.
- Minimum ATAR score or equivalent of 85.00.
Benefits
- $6000 per annum, for up to four years.
- Students who live on-campus for their first year of study will receive accommodation fees of up to $6000 paid directly to Monash University Accommodation for one year only.
- $2500 global grant for overseas study
- An invitation to take part in Monash Minds, a leadership program for first year students.
Number offered
- Two per year (one for a male student and one for a female student)
Selection criteria
- This scholarship is awarded to the top male and female applicants based on academic achievement, personal circumstances, social or low income and leadership potential.
- Consideration will be given to students who are experiencing social disadvantage such as those who are from communities under-represented in higher education including those, but not limited to recent refugee arrivals in Australia, Indigenous Australian or those who find themselves in difficult circumstances.
To retain this scholarship:
- Your participation as an Access Monash Mentor
How to apply
- You must apply to become an Access Monash Mentor.
- VTAC applicants - must also apply for the VTAC equity schemes (SEAS) to be automatically considered.
- This scholarship cannot be deferred.
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 our scholarships application page.
Apply through VTAC