Cochrane Scholarship

Cochrane Scholarship

Achieving Potential Scholarship for Distinction

Are you a student seeking asylum on a bridging visa? If you are a high-achieving student with the ambition to change your future, you may be eligible for the Cochrane Scholarship. You will receive 100% international student funding for a Monash undergraduate degree in the Monash Business School, plus a yearly allowance of $6000.

Applications

Not awarded in 2026

Total scholarship value

Tuition fees paid plus $6000 pa

Number offered

One scholarship at any time

See details

Niti Manish Kumar Kakkad

Monash International Merit Scholarship

Monash University has ignited my passion for becoming a pharmaceutical scientist. Engaging in cutting-edge research and collaborating with industry professionals has been both exciting and rewarding. This scholarship support has allowed me to focus on my academic and professional goals, further solidifying my commitment to advancing pharmaceutical science.

Am I eligible?

You must be one of the following:

  • An International student

You must meet the following criteria:

  • A person who is in Australia and currently on:
    • a Bridging Visa E, or
    • a Bridging Visa A and has applied for a Permanent Protection visa, or
    • a Temporary Protection Visa, or
    • a Safe Haven Enterprise Visa.
  • A commencing or continuing student enrolled or intending to enrol in a single undergraduate degree in the Monash Business School at a Monash campus in Australia.

Benefits

  • Full tuition fees paid for the duration of the degree up to four years.
  • An allowance of $6000 per year (48 credit points of study) for the duration of your degree up to four years

Number offered

  • One scholarship at any time,

Selection criteria

  • Awarded based on academic achievement and personal circumstances. Preference will be given to a student enrolling in the Bachelor of Business.

To retain this scholarship:

  • You must maintain a minimum Weighted Average Mark of 50 or above each semester
  • You can continue to receive the scholarship if your residency changes, however you will not be eligible to continue to receive tuition payments if you are changed to a Commonwealth Supported Place and are eligible to defer your fees, but you may continue to receive the allowance.
  • You may be asked to provide an annual progress report to donors, giving you an opportunity to share your experiences and benefits.

How to apply

    VTAC applicants

  • VTAC applicants will be automatically considered for this scholarship if you apply for the VTAC Equity Scheme (SEAS)
  • You must have a Monash course listed as at least one of your course preferences in VTAC to be considered.

    • Non-VTAC applicants and current students

  • If you are a current Monash student or applying directly to Monash for your course, you will need to complete the Monash Humanitarian Scholarship application form to be 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.