Vice-Chancellor International School Leaver Award
Sir John Monash Fee Scholarship
The Monash Vice Chancellor School Leavers Award for International Students celebrates high-achieving international students enrolling in an undergraduate (coursework) degree at a Monash campus in Australia.
Alexandra Jia Xin Goh
Monash International Merit Scholarship
The Monash International Merit Scholarship has been instrumental in shaping my academic journey and future career. As an international student from Malaysia, the transition to studying in Australia came with unique challenges, including adapting to a new environment and managing the financial pressures of studying abroad. This scholarship has not only alleviated the financial burden but also allowed me to fully immerse myself in my studies and university life without the constant worry of expenses.
Having completed my Bachelor of Business and now pursuing my Master of Business Analytics at Monash, the support from this scholarship has empowered me to excel academically and focus on developing the skills necessary for a successful career in data analytics. It has also provided me with opportunities to engage in extracurricular activities, connect with a diverse network of peers, and gain valuable experiences that I would not have been able to afford otherwise.
Am I eligible?
You must be one of the following:
- An International student
You must meet the following criteria:
- Commencing student enrolled in an undergraduate degree at a Monash campus in Australia.
- ATAR of 83 and above to be considered
- You must have received a Monash course offer.
Benefits
- $15,000 tuition fee reduction paid in 2 equal instalments of $7500, for one year only.
Number offered
- 80 scholarships available.
Selection criteria
- Award based on academic achievement.
- To be eligible to accept your 2026 Vice Chancellor School Leavers Award, you must not be the recipient of any other scholarship grants or financial incentives funded by Monash University or be sponsored by other bodies/institutions or receiving discounts provided by loan agencies approved by Monash.
To retain this scholarship:
- You must be enrolled in a minimum of 18 credit points in each semester in your first 2 semesters. For Trimester based courses, you are required to be enrolled in 36 credit points over the 3 trimesters. (Note: 1 unit is usually 6 credit points).
- In the event you accept this scholarship and subsequently receive a Monash scholarship with a higher value, accepting the higher value scholarship will make this scholarship invalid.
- If your residency status changes and you are no longer an international student for the teaching period the payments are related to, you will not be eligible for this scholarship.
How to apply
- Applications and selection are administered through International Admissions.
- This scholarship cannot be deferred