Monash International Merit Scholarship in Australia

Monash University offers international merit scholarships  for pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate (coursework) degree in Australia.

Benefits

Total average value of up to $50,000 (based on a 5 year degree)

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• $10,000 for a full time study load (48 credit points) paid per year until the minimum number of points for your degree are completed
• Recipients may be asked to participate or be profiled in relevant Monash marketing, recruitment and promotional materials and/or events

Number Offered

25 scholarships will be available in 2013. Applications from students from all countries are invited and countries with strategic priorities for Monash will be given preference.

Selection

• Based on academic achievement
• Preference will be given to commencing students who are not enrolled in a Monash pathway course

Eligibility

All conditions must be met

• International student
• Commencing or continuing a full time undergraduate or postgraduate (coursework) degree at a Monash campus in Australia, or
• Applying to Monash from another institution or pathway program

Note: the following students are not eligible to apply for this scholarship:

• Students studying Australian Year 12 (these students may be eligible for the Monash International Scholarship for Excellence)

Retention

- You must maintain a distinction average (70% or above) each semester

Application and other information

- Can be deferred within the same calender year only

- You must submit a separate application form for this scholarship (due dates as below).

- NOTE FOR NON-MONASH STUDENTS: Before applying for this scholarship, please ensure your Monash application has been received by the university and processed for a course offer. You must submit an application for a Monash course before applying for this scholarship as your Monash course information is required for the scholarship application:

• Undergraduate
• Postgraduate (Coursework)

- NOTE: Do not submit supporting documentation with your application - this will not be considered

Selection Round Commencement semester

31 March Semester 2 of the current year

31 May Semester 2 of the current year or Semester 1 of the following year

31 October Semester 1 or 2 of the following year

30 November Semester 1 or 2 of the following year

31 December Semester 1 or 2 of the following year

For further information, please visit the official website at http://www.monash.edu.au/study/scholarships/international/international-merit.html