Information for students from underrepresented backgrounds

We know that life isn't always easy, and that sometimes circumstances can make it hard for you to do your best at study. At Monash, we're committed to breaking down the barriers that can hold you back from achieving your full potential.

Our entry schemes, pathways, and scholarships are designed to support you attending Monash if you're from one or more of these underrepresented backgrounds:

financial hardship/low-income
Indigenous Australian
live in low socio-economic area
attend a school in a regional or remote location
attend a Monash-listed underrepresented school
recent refugee or seeking asylum
non-English-speaking background
experienced difficult personal circumstances (eg. care leavers who spent time in residential, foster or kinship care)
disability or medical condition
mature-aged at 21 years or older
first in family to attend university

Applying

Entry schemes

The Monash Guarantee and equity schemes (formerly SEAS) can help you enter your preferred course by taking into consideration your life circumstances - even if your ATAR is below the lowest selection rank.

See entry schemes

Pathways

If you don't meet the requirements for direct entry to your preferred course, consider taking a pathway.

See pathways

Scholarships

Starting at university can come with lots of unexpected costs for books, equipment, transport and accommodation. A range of scholarships are available to domestic students, with many focused on supporting Indigenous Australians, and students from low-income backgrounds or regional/remote areas.

See scholarships