Monash Graduate Scholarship
Monash Graduate Scholarships (MGS), provides a stipend to assist with living costs during study. Funded by Monash University, these scholarships support both domestic and international students undertaking Research Doctorate and Research Masters degrees at a Monash campus in Australia.
Applications
Four rounds per year
Total scholarship value
$37,145 p.a (2026 rate)
Number offered
Varies
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Commerce
Riley
Applying for the scholarship that I have, allowed me to go through a self-reflection process where I've been able to identify my personal strengths and areas for improvement. It has opened up opportunities for me to connect with inspiring Monash alumni and industry partners, whom I've learnt so much from by hearing about their career journeys.
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 MGS provides:
- a living allowance (stipend), and
- a relocation allowance, if eligible.
There are a number of tuition scholarships available for our international students that can be packaged with this stipend.
Selection criteria
Monash scholarships are highly competitive and are awarded based on academic excellence, research outputs and prior research experience.
If you are awarded a MGS, it's important to familiarise yourself with the associated conditions and benefits as outlined in the policy and procedures.
How to apply
Graduate research scholarships applications are submitted at the same time as your course application, unless you are already enrolled. Whether you are a new applicant or a current student, the myApp Portal is used for both course admission and scholarship applications. You do not need to select specific scholarships, eligible applicants are automatically considered for all available graduate research scholarships.
INTERNATIONAL (Round 1)
closes 31 March
DOMESTIC (Round 2)
closes 31 May
INTERNATIONAL (Round 3)
closes 31 August (R3/2026 closes 31 July 2026)
DOMESTIC (Round 4)
closes 31 October
Different scholarships may have varying application requirements, so it's important to carefully review the details and ensure your application is submitted by the specified deadline.
For more information visit our website or contact our Graduate Research Admissions team on E: mgro-apply@monash.edu or T: +61 3 99051538