Monash International Merit Scholarship 2027

Overview

Monash University in Melbourne, a Group of Eight research university, offers the International Merit Scholarship to high-achieving international applicants for undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programmes. The award is worth AUD 10,000 per year for the duration of the programme. Multiple awards per cycle (no fixed cap). The 2027 main intake deadline is 31 October 2026.

Benefits

• AUD 10,000 per year toward tuition fees.
• Renewable annually for the duration of the programme conditional on maintaining a Distinction average (70 percent or higher).
• Recognition as an International Merit Scholar.
• Applied automatically with admission for eligible applicants.

Eligibility

• International student (not Australian or NZ citizen, not Australian permanent resident).
• Applying for or admitted to a Monash undergraduate or postgraduate coursework programme.
• Strong academic record at most recent qualification (typically Distinction average, 70 percent or higher).
• Self-funding the remainder of tuition and all living costs.
• No previous Monash enrolment.

How to apply

1. Apply for admission to your chosen Monash programme through Monash’s online application portal.
2. The scholarship is assessed automatically alongside your admission (no separate application required).
3. Your offer letter will indicate whether you have been awarded the International Merit Scholarship.
4. Submit your admission application before 31 October 2026 for February 2027 intake (or before 30 April 2027 for July 2027 intake).
5. Accept your offer and the scholarship by the date listed in your offer letter.