International students from all countries who have received an undergraduate course offer from Monash are automatically considered for the Monash International Merit Scholarship — no separate application.

Quick facts

• Provider: Monash University
• Level: Undergraduate
• Status: Automatic consideration — no separate application
• Number offered: 20 per year
• Total scholarship value: Up to $75,000
• Official page: https://www.monash.edu/study/fees-scholarships/scholarships/find-a-scholarship/international-merit-5770

What it covers

• $15,000 per annum for the duration of the degree for scholarships awarded from 2026.
• $10,000 per annum for scholarships awarded pre-2026.
• Total scholarship value: up to $75,000.
• Number offered: 20 per year.

Who is eligible

• An international student.
• A full Monash course offer with no conditions.
• Intending to enrol full-time in an undergraduate degree at a Monash campus in Australia.

Who is not eligible

• Current Monash students.
• Students studying Australian Year 12.
• Students commencing in the Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine (MD).
• Students in Monash Pathway programs (Monash College, Monash University Foundation Year).
• Students transferring from another Monash campus or applying to Monash from another Australian university.

Retention

• Maintain a distinction average (70% or above) each semester.
• Provide a student profile for use in Monash marketing, recruitment and promotional materials.

How to apply

No separate application — international students from all countries who have received an undergraduate course offer from Monash are automatically considered.

Deferral within the same calendar year only.

Recipients are invited to apply for a place in Monash Minds, a leadership program for first-year students.

Deadline

No separate deadline — automatic consideration with your course application.

Official apply link: Monash — Monash International Merit Scholarship

Related pages

• Australia Study Visa page
• Australia jobs hub
• RTP Scholarships (International) and Equivalent University Scholarships (University of Sydney, Australia)
• Destination Australia Scholarship (University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia)
• Melbourne International Undergraduate Scholarship (University of Melbourne, Australia)
• Graduate Research Scholarships (University of Melbourne, Australia)

Last verified: 28 October 2026. Information must be re-checked on the official page before you apply.