Sonia Narodowski Scholarship for Refugee or Migrant Students
Achieving Potential Scholarship for Distinction
At Monash, we understand that the challenges you face as a refugee or a migrant student could prevent you from achieving your full potential. We want to see you succeed regardless of your background. This scholarship recognises students who are high-achieving, determined and passionate about transforming their lives.
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 Australian citizen
- A New Zealand citizen
- Australian permanent resident
- Australian humanitarian visa holder
You must meet the following criteria:
- Commencing or Current student enrolled or intending to enrol in an undergraduate degree at a Monash campus in Australia.
- From a refugee and/or migrant background.
- Experiencing financial hardship.
*For the purposes of this scholarship, migrant is defined as a person who was born overseas whose usual residence is Australia. A person is regarded as a usual resident if they have been (or are expected to be) residing in Australia for a period of 12 months or more. In the scholarship application, applicants will be asked to make a self-declaration. Students who declare that they are a migrant as per the definition, will be deemed to have fulfilled this condition of the eligibility criteria
Benefits
- $6000 per annum (48 credit points of study), up to a maximum of 4 years.
Number offered
- One scholarship available.
Selection criteria
- Awarded on the basis of need.
- From one or more of Monash University's defined educational disadvantage categories.
- Preference will be given to students who are recent refugees.
To retain this scholarship:
- You must maintain a Weighted Average Mark of 50 each semester.
- Recipients will be asked to provide a written progress report on the benefits of the scholarship to the donor including their academic achievements.
How to apply
- VTAC applicants - If you think you might be eligible for an equity scholarship, ensure that you apply for the VTAC equity schemes (SEAS) to be automatically considered.
- For current Monash students, apply directly to Monash
- 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.