The Monash Graduate Scholarship (MGS) supports research students at Monash University in Australia. It is open to international students, as well as Australian students.
Who can apply
- You must be applying for a Research Doctorate (PhD) or a Research Master’s degree at a Monash campus in Australia.
- International students are eligible.
- Selection is based on academic excellence, research outputs and prior research experience.
What it covers
- A living stipend of $37,145 a year (the 2026 rate). A relocation allowance is available if you are eligible.
- Tuition is not included in the stipend. International students can be offered a separate tuition scholarship together with the stipend, so check the tuition offer in your Monash letter.
- The number of awards varies.
Deadlines
- International Round 1: closes 31 March
- International Round 3: closes 31 July
Monash’s page does not print the year next to these dates. Use the dates shown in the myApp portal when you apply.
How to apply
You do not apply for the scholarship separately. Apply for your research course through the Monash myApp portal, and eligible applicants are automatically considered for all available graduate research scholarships. Questions: mgro-apply@monash.edu.
This scholarship is very competitive.
Official Monash Graduate Scholarship page
Last checked: 8 November 2026. Always confirm details on the official page before applying.