Are you aspiring to pursue a postgraduate degree in Australia with full financial support? The Monash University Scholarship 2026-2027 offers a prestigious and fully funded opportunity for international students aiming to undertake Masters by Research or PhD programs at one of Australia’s top universities.
In this guide, we provide comprehensive details about the scholarship, including its benefits, eligibility requirements, and a step-by-step overview of the application process.
Monash University offers several competitive and fully funded scholarships to high-achieving students from around the globe. These include:
Monash Silver Jubilee Scholarship (MSJS)
Research Training Program (RTP)
Monash Graduate Scholarship (MGS)
These scholarships are designed to support postgraduate research students with generous living allowances and other benefits. Selection is highly competitive and based on academic excellence, research potential, and prior research experience.
Monash University — A leading public research university located in Melbourne, Australia. Established in 1958 and named after World War I commander Sir John Monash, the university has multiple campuses across Victoria and international locations in Malaysia, Italy, India, China, and South Africa.
Level of Study: Masters by Research, PhD
Study Location: Australia
Institution: Monash University
Fields of Study: All available research programs (see official website for details)
Scholarship Duration: Duration of the standard course
Application Deadlines: Vary by round (see below)
Closes: October 31 (annually)
INTERNATIONAL (Round 1): Opens September 1 – Closes March 31
DOMESTIC (Round 2): Opens November 1 – Closes May 31
INTERNATIONAL (Round 3): Opens April 1 – Closes August 31
DOMESTIC (Round 4): Opens June 1 – Closes October 31
Annual Living Allowance: AUD $39,820
Relocation Allowance: AUD $550
Research Allowance: AUD $1,500 per annum
Annual Living Allowance: AUD $33,000
Relocation Allowance: AUD $1,500
Annual Living Allowance: AUD $33,000
Relocation Allowance: AUD $1,500
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
Proficiency in English (see test score requirements below)
Open to applicants from all countries
Eligible applicants include:
International students
Australian citizens and permanent residents
New Zealand citizens
Australian Humanitarian Visa holders
A four-year Bachelor’s degree with a significant research component (equivalent to Honours 1 or 2A)
OR a course or qualification assessed as equivalent by the relevant faculty
OR a Master’s degree with a substantial research component (at least 25% of a full-time year), with an equivalent Honours 2A level in the thesis or project
Must not have previously held an Australian Government or Monash-funded Postgraduate Research Award for more than six months
Scholarships are awarded based on academic merit, research experience, and output
General Requirements:
IELTS: Minimum 6.5 overall (no band less than 6.0)
TOEFL iBT: Minimum score of 79 (Reading 13, Listening 12, Speaking 18, Writing 21)
Arts, Business & Economics Faculties:
IELTS: Minimum 7.0 overall (no band less than 6.5)
TOEFL iBT: Minimum score of 94 (Reading 19, Listening 20, Speaking 20, Writing 24)
Follow these steps to apply:
Get an Invitation to Apply:
Submit an Expression of Interest and/or secure a research supervisor in your area of interest. Requirements vary by faculty.
Apply for Graduate Research Admission and Scholarship:
Visit the Monash University application portal and register online.
Indicate Your Interest in Scholarships:
During the application process, indicate that you wish to be considered for graduate research scholarships. No separate form is required.
Automatic Consideration:
Eligible applicants will be automatically considered for all relevant Monash scholarships.
Academic CV (Curriculum Vitae)
Official academic transcripts and degree certificates
Proof of citizenship
Invitation to Apply (from a supervisor/faculty)
Research proposal
For detailed information and to apply, please refer to the official Monash University scholarship pages: