Betty Amsden AO Leadership Scholarship
Monash Leaders Scholarship
The Betty Amsden AO Leadership Scholarship is awarded to Access Monash mentors each year in recognition of their service and leadership in the community. This scholarship is aimed at recognising the mentors' efforts and supporting them in their studies.
Eunika Burger
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)
The Betty Amsden program helped me gain clarity about my career pathway and increase my confidence. I think these were strong contributing factors to excelling in my interviews and obtaining a graduate position.
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:
- A continuing Monash undergraduate coursework student.
- Be a current Access Monash Mentor
- Have completed at least 12 months of service as an Access Monash mentor
- From an under-represented community.
- Be in your final year in 2026 (and enrolled in Semesters 1 and 2) or expected completion by the end of Semester 1, 2027.
Benefits
- $6000 paid for one year only.
Number offered
- 18 scholarships are available.
Selection criteria
Based on merit and supporting underrepresented communities.
To retain this scholarship:
- Fulfil the requirements of an Access Monash Mentor.
- Must remain in the program for the entire duration of 2026.
How to apply
- Cannot be deferred
- Access Monash Mentors in their final year in 2026 (and enrolled in Semesters 1 and 2) or expected completion by the end of Semester 1, 2027 will be invited to apply.
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.