Monash Australia International Merit Scholarships for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Study

Monash International Merit Scholarships

Course(s) Offered: All fields
Course Level: Undergraduate, Postgraduate
Provider: Monash University
Country to Study in: Australia

Scholarship Description
Monash University, one of the oldest universities in Australia, offers the Monash International Merit Scholarships for international students from any country to study in Australia.

The Monash University International Merit Scholarships for outstanding international students is for those who wish to pursue either an undergraduate or a postgraduate study degree program at Monash University, Australia. 

Applications from students from all countries are invited and countries with strategic priorities for Monash will be given preference. Scholarship recipients may be asked to participate or be profiled in relevant Monash marketing, recruitment and promotional materials and/or events. 
Eligibility
All the below conditions must be met:

• Applicant must be an International student.
• Commencing students with a full Monash course offer or continuing students that have completed a minimum of 2 semesters*
• Undertaking a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate (coursework) degree at a Monash campus in Australia, or

*Current students enrolled in the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (Honours) MBBS must have completed at least 3 semesters.

INELIGIBILITY
Note: the following students are not eligible to apply for this scholarship:

• Students studying Australian Year 12 (these students may be eligible for the Monash International Scholarship for Excellence).

Selection criteria:

• Based on academic achievement.
• Current students must have achieved a minimum 85 WAM
• Students will also be assessed on their scholarship application statement (500 words), and their potential to be an ambassador for Monash University.
• Preference will be given to commencing students.

Eligible groups
Citizens of ALL countries 

Participating Institutions
Monash University, Melbourne, Australia

Fields of study
All eligible full-time undergraduate or postgraduate coursework programs offered at the University (including students enrolled in the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (Honours) MBBS )

Number of awards
Thirty-one scholarships are available for offer every year

Sponsorship duration
For successful applicants, this award will be applied throughout their duration of study. To retain this scholarship, you must maintain a distinction average (70% or above) each semester.

Scholarship benefits
Total average value of up to $50,000 (based on a 5 year degree) -- $10,000 for a full time study load (48 credit points) paid per year until the minimum number of points for your degree are completed.

Commencing undergraduate students will be invited to apply for a place in Monash Minds 

Method of Application
Before applying for this scholarship, you must have received a full Monash course offer with no conditions. Then, you must submit a separate application form for this scholarship by the deadline dates below. Do not submit your supporting documentation with your application - this will not be considered.

You need to visit the official website (link to it is below) to access the scholarship application form and for complete information on how to apply for this scholarship.

DEADLINES:
There are 6 Selection rounds and closing dates - Round one: October 15 (for Semester one or two of the following year), Round two: November 15 (for Semester one or two of the following year), Round three: January 15 (for Semester one or two of the current year), Round four: March 15 (for Semester two of the current year), Round five: April 15 (for Semester two of the current year) AND Round six: May 15 (for Semester two of the current year).

The deadline dates for scholarship applications are 15 January 2017, 15 March 2017, 15 April 2017 and 15 May 2017 for Semester one or two of the 2017/2018 academic year. Deadline dates for Semester one or two of the 2018/19 academic session are 15 October 2017 and 15 November 2017.

PLEASE NOTE:
Monash University is a university based in Melbourne, Australia. It was founded in 1958 and is the second oldest university in the State of Victoria. Monash is a member of Australia's Group of Eight and the Association of Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher Learning (ASAIHL), and is the only Australian member of the influential M8 Alliance of Academic Health Centers, Universities and National Academies.

Application Deadline: 15 Jan / 15 Mar / 15 Apr / 15 May / 15 Oct/ 15 Nov 2017
Open to International Applicants: Yes

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