Monash Graduate Scholarship 2026
About this scholarship
Monash Graduate Scholarship supports domestic and international students undertaking research master's or PhD study at Monash University in Australia, typically with a living-cost stipend and, in some cases, additional scholarship support.
Monash Graduate Scholarship (MGS) is a graduate research scholarship offered by Monash University in Australia. It is intended for students enrolling in a Research Master's or Research Doctorate/PhD at a Monash campus in Australia, and is open to both domestic and international applicants.
The programme is designed to help support students during full-time research study. Reference postings consistently describe MGS as providing a stipend for living costs, and in many Monash research scholarship advertisements it appears alongside other funding arrangements that may cover tuition, relocation, health insurance, or top-up support. Because funding packages can vary by scholarship round and whether MGS is combined with other Monash or government research awards, applicants should check the specific scholarship and project listing carefully.
MGS is used across a wide range of disciplines at Monash, including health and biomedical sciences, pharmacy, engineering, information technology, business, education, law, humanities, and other research fields. Selection is generally competitive and based on academic merit, research readiness, and suitability for the proposed research area. Applicants usually need to meet Monash's admission requirements for a graduate research degree, including any faculty-specific prerequisites and English-language requirements for international candidates.
Applications are usually made through the Monash graduate research admissions and scholarship process, often at the same time as applying for admission to a research degree or through a project-specific PhD opportunity. Some advertised projects note that a Monash Graduate Scholarship pathway is available, and certain supervisors or faculties may also offer top-up funding in addition to the base scholarship.
If you are planning to pursue research at Monash in Australia, MGS is one of the main scholarships to explore for funding support. Always review the current Monash scholarship page and your chosen faculty or project listing for the latest details on coverage, application rounds, and required documentation.
Eligibility
Who can apply for this scholarship
Open to domestic and international students applying for or enrolled in a Monash University Research Master's or Research Doctorate/PhD at a Monash campus in Australia. Applicants are generally expected to have a strong academic record, meet Monash graduate research admission requirements, and demonstrate research capability and motivation. Eligibility may also depend on the specific faculty, project, or scholarship round.
Requirements
Documents typically needed to apply
Language requirements
Applicants must meet Monash University English language requirements; reference postings mention IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent unless exempted.
Where you can use this
Open positions accepting Monash Graduate Scholarship.
