Sir John Monash Scholarships for Distinction

Sir John Monash Scholarships for Distinction

This scholarship is for the highest achievers, the top performers, students who come close to perfection. As long as you attain an ATAR of 99.95 (85.00+ for Indigenous Australians) and meet the eligibility criteria, you will be awarded this scholarship and receive $8000 per annum for up to four years.

You don’t have to make an application – you will be automatically assessed once you apply for a Monash undergraduate course through VTAC.

Applications

No application required

Total scholarship value

Up to $32,000

Number offered

Unlimited - offered to all eligible students

See details

Christabel Freya Sutanto

Sir John Monash Scholarship for Excellence

This scholarship has motivated me in my journey as a student in working towards my career aspirations. The support Monash has given me has extended not just financially but it has also increased my own confidence to know that I have the support of others around me. Being able to study in Melbourne is an opportunity that I will never take for granted.

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:

  • Current Australian Year 12 or International Baccalaureate student.
  • Completed Year 12 in previous year and has not undertaken any other tertiary study.
  • If you identify as an Indigenous Australian, you must provide a Confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Heritage certificate or a certified Statutory Declaration form to the William Cooper Institute. This can be emailed to wci-ss@monash.edu. If you have any queries please contact the William Cooper Institute on 9905 9034.

Benefits

  • $8000 per annum (48 credit points of study) up to a maximum of four years. (For scholarships awarded from 2024).

Number offered

  • Unlimited – offered to all eligible students with an ATAR of 99.95.
  • Ten scholarships are available to the highest-achieving students who are Indigenous Australians.

Selection criteria

  • For non-Indigenous Australians, awarded to all eligible students who achieve an ATAR of 99.95+ or equivalent
  • For Indigenous Australians, awarded to the top ten eligible students who achieve an ATAR of 85.00+ or equivalent

To retain this scholarship:

  • You must maintain a minimum Weighted Average Mark of 70 each semester
  • For Indigenous Australians, you must maintain a minimum Weighted Average Mark of 60 each semester

How to apply

  • No application is required
  • All eligible students who list Monash University as a VTAC course preference will be automatically assessed
  • This scholarship can 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.