Monash University automatically considers high-achieving international students who receive a full undergraduate course offer for the Monash International Merit Scholarship — no separate application exists. Recipients get AUD 15,000 per year (for awards from 2026) towards tuition for the whole degree, worth up to AUD 75,000 in total.
Why it is notable: The award was upgraded for 2026+ (AUD 15,000/yr, up from AUD 10,000) — many aggregator pages still show the old figures; and it's one of the few major Australian merit awards with zero paperwork, since assessment is automatic.
Funding at a glance
What it covers
AUD 15,000 per annum (48 credit points of study) tuition contribution, paid per year until the minimum number of points for the degree is completed — for scholarships awarded from 2026 (total value up to AUD 75,000)
Invitation to apply for Monash Minds, a leadership program for first-year students
Eligibility criteria
Qualification Required
Higher secondaryfor Bachelors
This scholarship is offered for Undergraduate programs.
Who can apply
International students of all nationalities (not Australian citizens, permanent residents or humanitarian visa holders)
Experience
No experience required
Language Certificate
Course-dependent — must meet Monash English language requirements for the undergraduate course offer
Other Certificates
School transcripts/certificates as required for the Monash undergraduate admission application
Age Limit
No Age Limit
Check your eligibility
Run all three quick checks before reviewing your chosen course's full entry requirements.
1
Country checker
All nationalities eligible except Australian citizens, permanent residents and humanitarian visa holders (international-student award)
2
Last degree checker
Choose your highest completed qualification to see which degree level may fit.
3
Course checker
Pick a course to see whether it falls inside this scholarship's scope.
Complete all three checks
Your combined result will appear here.
Based on published eligibility — always confirm on the official page before applying.
Application essentials
Requirements
Review each requirement before you begin the application.
01
International student
must be an international student (not Australian citizen/PR/humanitarian visa holder)
02
Full course offer
must have received a full Monash course offer with no conditions
03
Full-time undergraduate enrolment
must intend to enrol full-time in an undergraduate degree at a Monash campus in Australia
04
Academic achievement
awarded based on academic merit (no separate application)
05
Retention
maintain a distinction average (70% or above) each semester; provide a student profile for Monash marketing/recruitment/promotional use
06
Fee
No fee — completely free
Document checklist
01Monash undergraduate admission application with all required documents (school transcripts/certificates, English language evidence, passport) — the basis for automatic assessment
02No separate scholarship documents required (per the official page)
03Student profile (only after award, for marketing/recruitment use)
Application fee
No fee — completely free (no scholarship application exists)
Visa, kept concise: Study visa type for this destination: Australian Student visa (subclass 500)
Application Procedure
7 steps — follow in order. Each stage prepares the next.
01
Apply for admission to an eligible undergraduate
degree at a Monash campus in Australia and receive a full (unconditional) course offer.
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02
You are automatically considered for the scholarship —
no separate scholarship application is required and no application form exists.
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03
If selected, the scholarship offer accompanies your
admission offer.
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06
No separate scholarship documents required (per the
official page)
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05
Monash undergraduate admission application with all required
documents (school transcripts/certificates, English language evidence, passport) — the basis for automatic assessment
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04
To retain it each year
maintain a distinction average (70% or above) each semester and provide a student profile for Monash marketing/recruitment use.
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07
Student profile (only after award
for marketing/recruitment use)
Ready to apply?
Continue on the official Monash University platform.
Do I need to apply separately for the scholarship? A: No. Students who have received an undergraduate course offer from Monash are automatically considered — no application is required.How much is the scholarship worth? A: AUD 15,000 per annum (for scholarships awarded from 2026), paid per year until the minimum points for your degree are completed — up to AUD 75,000 total. (Awards How many scholarships are offered? A: 20 per year.Who is not eligible? A: Current Monash students; students studying Australian Year 12; students commencing the Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine (MD); students in Monash Pathway progrHow do I keep the scholarship? A: Maintain a distinction average (70% or above) each semester and provide a student profile for Monash's marketing, recruitment and promotional materials/events.Can I defer the scholarship? A: It can be deferred within the same calendar year only.What is Monash Minds? A: A leadership program for first-year students — recipients are invited to apply for a place.
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