Monash Graduate Scholarship (MGS)

Monash University

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Details checked on 30 October 2026. Dates and amounts change every year. Always confirm on the official page.

Who can apply

Applicants for a research doctorate or research master's at a Monash campus in Australia, including international students. Selected on academic excellence, research outputs and prior research experience. You do not need to choose a scholarship - you are considered when you apply.

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About this opportunity

The Monash Graduate Scholarship gives research master's and PhD students, including international students, a living allowance, with a separate tuition scholarship for international students, at Monash University in Australia.

How to apply, step by step

1. Check that you are eligible. Applicants for a research doctorate or research master's at a Monash campus in Australia, including international students. Selected on academic excellence, research outputs and prior research experience. You do not need to choose a scholarship - you are considered when you apply.
2. Note the deadline. Mar, Jul (international rounds close on 31 Mar and 31 Jul; domestic rounds close on 31 May and 31 Oct - apply with your course application through the myApp portal) Confirm the exact date on the official page.
3. Prepare your documents. Passport or national ID; Academic transcripts and degree certificates; CV; Statement of purpose or motivation letter (if requested); Reference or recommendation letters (if requested); Research proposal (for research degrees, if requested); English-language test result or other language proof (if required); Anything else listed on the official page (this list is a typical checklist - always confirm there).
4. Apply on the official page. Open the official application page and submit your application before the deadline.

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Tips from our advisors

1. Read the eligibility line by line before you write anything. Most rejections are eligibility mismatches, not weak essays.
2. Contact potential supervisors before you apply. Send a one-page research summary and a short, specific email.
3. Show a clear link between your past studies, this programme and your career goal. Committees look for a story, not a list.
4. Start at least 8 to 12 weeks early. Certified transcripts, translations and referee letters usually take longer than expected.
5. Ask your referees at least 4 weeks ahead and give them your CV, your draft SOP and the deadline.
6. Submit at least 48 hours before the deadline. Portals slow down on the last day.

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Who can apply for Monash Graduate Scholarship (MGS)?

Applicants for a research doctorate or research master's at a Monash campus in Australia, including international students. Selected on academic excellence, research outputs and prior research experience. You do not need to choose a scholarship - you are considered when you apply.

What does Monash Graduate Scholarship (MGS) cover?

A living allowance of AUD 37,145 a year (2026 rate), a relocation allowance, and international students can also receive a tuition scholarship alongside it

When is the deadline for Monash Graduate Scholarship (MGS)?

Mar, Jul (international rounds close on 31 Mar and 31 Jul; domestic rounds close on 31 May and 31 Oct - apply with your course application through the myApp portal) Dates change every year, so confirm on the official page.

Where can I study or work with Monash Graduate Scholarship (MGS)?

Host countries: Australia.

What documents do I need for Monash Graduate Scholarship (MGS)?

Passport or national ID; Academic transcripts and degree certificates; CV; Statement of purpose or motivation letter (if requested); Reference or recommendation letters (if requested); Research proposal (for research degrees, if requested); English-language test result or other language proof (if required); Anything else listed on the official page (this list is a typical checklist - always confirm there).

How much work is the Monash Graduate Scholarship (MGS) application?

High: Graduate Research Admission & Scholarship Application