If you’re an international student dreaming of studying in Australia at one of the world’s top universities, the Monash International Merit Scholarship might just turn that dream into reality. Offered for the Spring 2026 intake, this prestigious scholarship—also known as the Sir John Monash Scholarship for Excellence—rewards academic excellence with generous financial support and leadership opportunities.
Scholarship Benefits
- Up to $50,000 total: $10,000 per year, paid annually until you complete the minimum credit points required for your degree
- Leadership development: Scholarship recipients are invited to join Monash Minds, a leadership program designed for high-achieving first-year students.
- Recognition: Be profiled in Monash’s marketing, recruitment, and promotional materials
- No application required: Eligible students are automatically considered upon receiving an admission offer.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the Monash International Merit Scholarship, you must be an international student who holds a full (unconditional) offer to study an undergraduate course at a Monash University campus in Australia and intend to enrol as a full-time student.
However, you are not eligible for this scholarship if you are a current Monash student, are commencing studies in the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (Honours) or the Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine (MD) programs, or if you are completing Australian Year 12 studies—in which case you may instead be eligible for the Sir John Monash Scholarship for Excellence.
Programs Offered
Any undergraduate program at Monash University (except for medicine-related degrees listed above) is eligible. Whether you’re pursuing Business, Engineering, IT, Humanities, or Science, you’re in the running!
Selection Criteria
- Based on outstanding academic achievement
- Maintain a distinction average (70% or above) each semester to continue receiving the scholarship.
Application Deadline
The last date to receive a course offer for automatic consideration for the Monash International Merit Scholarship for Spring 2026 is expected to fall within the general admissions timeline for Semester 2, 2026 as per this call letter https://www.monash.edu/study/fees-scholarships/scholarships/find-a-scholarship/international-merit-5770.
