Klaus Abbink Honours Scholarship

Klaus Abbink Honours Scholarship

Sir John Monash Scholarship for Excellence

This scholarship is awarded in memory of Klaus Abbink, a Professor in Economics at Monash and a Director of The Monash Laboratory for Experimental Economics (MonLEE). Professor Abbink was regarded as a great supervisor and teacher for his students, always passing on his exceptional critical thinking and research principles. He was very patient and provided consistent care and equal effort for everyone that crossed his path.

Total scholarship value

Up to $15,000

Number offered

One

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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
  • An International student

You must meet the following criteria:

  • A student commencing a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) or Bachelor of Economics (Honours) in the Monash Business School at a Monash campus in Australia.
  • WAM 80+ (Direct entry International students)

Benefits

  • $15,000 for the one-year duration of Honours (from 2026)

Number offered

  • One

Selection criteria

  • Awarded based on academic achievement.

To retain this scholarship:

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

How to apply

  • No application is required. All students who apply for the course will be automatically assessed.
  • 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.