Co-funded Monash Graduate Scholarship (CF-MGS)
Co-funded Monash Graduate Scholarships are provided by Monash University to support students undertaking Research Doctorate and Research Masters degrees.
These scholarships are co-funded by Monash University and the enrolling faculty/academic unit and are available to help support students with living costs whilst studying at Monash.
Applications
Four rounds per year
Total scholarship value
$35,013 p.a (2024 rate)
Number offered
Varies
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:
This scholarship is also available to students undertaking Joint Research Awards when Monash University is the home institution.
Benefits
The CF-MGS provides:
- a living allowance (stipend), and
- a relocation allowance, if eligible.
Successful international applicants will also be awarded a faculty tuition paying scholarship.
Selection criteria
Monash scholarships are very competitive and are awarded based on your academic record, any research outputs and prior research experience.
If successful in receiving a CF-MGS, please ensure you familiarise yourself with the conditions and benefits as specified in the policy and procedures.
How to apply
Application for graduate research scholarships is done at the time of applying for your course, unless you are already enrolled. Whether you are a new or current student, the same application process is used for both admission and/or scholarship via our Applicant Portal. You do not need to specify which scholarship you are applying as you are automatically considered for all graduate research scholarships (where eligible).
INTERNATIONAL (Round 1)
closes 31 March1
DOMESTIC (Round 2)
closes 31 May
INTERNATIONAL (Round 3)
closes 31 August
DOMESTIC (Round 4)
closes 31 October
1Note the closing date for R1/2024 (International) has been extended to 4 April 2024 due to Easter.
Many scholarships can have different application processes. Make sure to read the application details carefully and submit your application by the deadline.
If you are a new applicant, you must have obtained an invitation to apply from the relevant faculty before starting your application.
For more information visit our website or contact our Graduate Research Admissions team on
E: mgro-apply@monash.edu or T: +61 3 99051538