Ashton Nixon Scholarship

Ashton Nixon Scholarship

Sir John Monash Scholarship for Achievement

The Ashton Nixon Scholarship is supported by Associate Professor Rosemary Nixon AM to support undergraduate students embarking on a double degree of the Bachelor of Architectural Studies and the Bachelor of Business.

This scholarship is inspired by the late Steve Ashton AM, whose vision and leadership shaped ARM Architecture (formerly Ashton Raggatt McDougall). Steve believed that combining architectural expertise with formal business education is essential to building a successful and sustainable practice.

The scholarship reflects this philosophy by supporting students who are passionate about pursuing a career in architecture, while also encouraging them to make a lasting contribution to their communities.

Total scholarship value

Up to $24,000

Number offered

Two

See details

Ruosen Yang

Master of Commerce Scholarship

Life becomes more challenging when financial stress and academic workload pressure come together. The scholarship eased my financial burden, allowing me to focus more on my studies. With this support, I was also able to upgrade to more powerful devices, significantly improving the efficiency of my research and studies. The scholarship played a crucial role in helping me enjoy the university life and achieve the University Medal, one of the highest academic achievements at Monash.

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 student enrolled or intending to enrol in the double degree Bachelor of Architectural Studies and Bachelor of Business at a Monash Campus in Australia.
  • ATAR 90+ or ATAR 70+ for Indigenous Australians.

Benefits

  • $6,000 per annum (48 credit points of study) for the minimum number of credit points required to complete your degree.

Number offered

  • Two scholarships to be awarded in 2026.

Selection criteria

  • Award based on academic achievement.

To retain this scholarship:

  • You must maintain a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 70 each semester.

How to apply

  • VTAC applicants - If you think you might be eligible for an equity scholarship, ensure that you 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.