Monash University is pleased to announce the Sir John Monash Scholarships for Excellence, offered to the top international students completing Australian Year 12 or the International Baccalaureate in Australia. Awarded to the highest academic achievers, this prestigious scholarship provides up to $40,000 in support and includes opportunities for leadership development through the Monash Minds program.

Eligibility for the scholarship is based on outstanding academic achievement. To qualify, you must be an international student currently completing Australian Year 12 or the International Baccalaureate in Australia and intending to enrol in an undergraduate degree at a Monash campus.

Monash University is a modern, comprehensive, and research-intensive public university based in Melbourne, Australia. Established in 1958 and named after Sir John Monash, it is known for delivering world-leading education and research with a strong focus on innovation and global collaboration, especially across the Indo-Pacific region. Monash is recognized among the top 50 universities worldwide, with over 55,000 undergraduate and 25,000 postgraduate students.

Application Deadline: 18 February, 2026.

Brief Description

• University or Organization: Monash University
• Department: All faculties
• Course Level: Undergraduate degree
• Award: Up to $40,000 (AUD)
• Access Mode: Online
• Number of Awards: 10 scholarships per year
• Nationality: International students
• The award can be taken in: Australia

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: All international countries
  Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded for any undergraduate program offered by Monash University.
• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must:
  • Be an international student.
  • Be completing Australian Year 12 or the International Baccalaureate (IB) in Australia.
  • Intend to enrol in an undergraduate degree at a Monash University campus in Australia.
  • Achieve an ATAR of 98.00 or equivalent (selection based on highest academic achievement).
  • To retain the scholarship, students must maintain a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 70+ each semester and remain enrolled as an international student.

How to Apply

• No separate application is required.
• All eligible students applying for an undergraduate program through VTAC will be automatically assessed for the scholarship.
• The scholarship can be deferred.

Benefits

• $10,000 per annum (based on 48 credit points), up to four years (maximum total value: $40,000).
• Invitation to apply for Monash Minds, a leadership program for first-year students.
• Opportunities to participate in Monash marketing, recruitment, and promotional activities.

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