John Monash Scholarship for Excellence 2026

 

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John Monash Scholarship for Excellence 2026

This prestigious scholarship is offered annually by Monash University, one of Australia’s top-ranked institutions, to recognize and support the most exceptional international students completing Australian Year 12 or the International Baccalaureate in Australia.

The scholarship aims to encourage academic excellence and leadership development among high-achieving students as they begin their undergraduate journey at Monash. Successful applicants will also receive an invitation to participate in the Monash Minds program, an exclusive leadership initiative for first-year students.

This opportunity is open to international students intending to enrol in an undergraduate degree at any Monash campus in Australia

 Scholarship overview

• Scholarship type: Partial tuition support / general support
• Stipend value: up to $40,000 over four years
• Other supports:

Invitation to join the Monash Minds leadership program

Opportunities to participate in Monash promotional and leadership activities

• Study Level: Undergraduate
• Study Course: Open to all eligible undergraduate programs
• Citizen type: International students only
• Number of positions: 10 top-achieving students annually
• Duration: Up to 4 years
• Deadline: Not specified 

Eligibility Criteria 

To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants are expected to:

• Be an international student

• Be currently completing Australian Year 12 or International Baccalaureate (IB) in Australia

• Intend to enrol in an undergraduate degree at a Monash campus in Australia

• Meet the entry and English language requirements for the chosen course

Eligible countries: All nationalities are eligible
Eligible course or study program: Any undergraduate program at Monash University

Selection Criteria 

The scholarship is merit-based and automatic for eligible applicants. Selection will be based on:

• ATAR of 98.00 or higher (or equivalent IB score)

• Academic achievements in Year 12 or IB

• Leadership potential (e.g. through invitation to Monash Minds)

• Meeting all course entry and language requirements

• No separate application required; applicants will be considered automatically through VTAC

(Also check out JCU Higher Degree by Research (HDR) Scholarships)

How to apply

1. Apply for an undergraduate course at Monash University via the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC).

2. If you meet the eligibility criteria and have an ATAR of 98.00 or higher, you will be automatically considered for the scholarship.

3. No separate scholarship application is necessary.

4. Final selections are made by Monash University after ATAR results and university offers are confirmed.

Who to contact

For inquiries, reach out to the Monash University Scholarships Office:
📧 Email: future@monash.edu
🌐 Website: https://www.monash.edu/scholarships

Visit the University Website  to apply and for further details on this opportunity

(Also check out UNSW Research Training Program International (RTPI) Scholarship 2025)

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