Monash Humanitarian Scholarship
Achieving Potential Scholarship for Distinction
Are you an asylum seeker on a bridging visa? If you are a high-achieving student with the ambition to change your future through undergraduate study at Monash University, you may be eligible for the Monash Humanitarian Scholarship.
You will receive 100% international student funding for the Monash undergraduate degree of your choice plus a yearly allowance of $6000.
Monash has increased the number of these scholarships available thanks to the generous donations from Alumni and supporters of the University through the Achieving Potential fund.
Applications
See below
Total scholarship value
Full course fees plus up to $30,000 allowance
Number offered
Up to 34
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:
- Temporary Humanitarian Stay visa (Subclass 449)
- Temporary Protection visa (Subclass 785)
- Temporary Humanitarian Concern visa (Subclass 786)
- Safe Haven Enterprise visa (Subclass 790)
- Bridging visa A (Subclass 010) or Bridging visa E (Subclass 050 and 051) (inactive visas included) AND have applied for a Permanent Protection visa
- A commencing or continuing international student enrolled or intending to enrol in:
- an undergraduate degree at a Monash University campus in Australia, or
- a Monash University Foundation Year or Monash University Diploma through Monash College
- Have achieved a minimum ATAR of 70.00, OR for current students a minimum weighted average mark (WAM) of 60, OR equivalent academic achievement.
Benefits
- Full international student course fees paid for the duration of the undergraduate degree.
- An allowance of $6000 per year (48 credit points of study) until the minimum credit points for your undergraduate degree are completed.
Number offered
- Up to 34
Note: Number offered may be restricted based on availability within course Faculty or discipline
Selection criteria
- Awarded based on academic achievement.
To retain this scholarship:
- You must maintain a pass average (50% or above) each semester.
- If your residency changes after your first semester of study, you can continue to receive the scholarship. 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
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 a separate application form to be considered.
- Semester 2 2026 applications are now closed.
- You must receive a Semester 2 2026 undergraduate course offer, or be enrolled in an undergraduate course, with Monash University by Friday 19th June 2026 to be considered.
- This scholarship is not available for postgraduate students.
VTAC applicants
- VTAC applicants will be automatically considered for this scholarship if you apply for the VTAC Equity Scheme (SEAS) between Monday 4 August (9am) and Friday 10 October (5pm) and meet the scholarship eligibility requirements.
- You must have a Monash course listed as at least one of your course preferences in VTAC to be considered.
Every scholarship may have a different application process. Read the application details carefully and submit your application by the deadline.
This scholarship cannot be deferred.