Location: Australia
Program: Postgraduate Degree Program
Eligibility: Domestic and International Students
Duration: Full duration of the Program
Deadline: 31 May and 31 October each year
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The Monash Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship (formerly the Monash Equity Scholarship) is awarded on equity grounds to domestic graduate research students undertaking a research degree at a Monash campus in Australia. Up to 20 scholarships are offered each year, with a total scholarship value of $41,100 per annum at the 2027 rate. The scholarship is designed to support students whose educational or career pathways may have been affected by circumstances beyond their control. Additional consideration is given to applicants who have experienced career disruption because of family or carer responsibilities, as well as educational disadvantage during previous studies. This may include circumstances such as being a recent refugee, living in a regional or remote area, having a disability or long-term medical condition, or experiencing significant personal or financial difficulties.
Monash University is a leading Australian university with campuses across Australia and international locations in India, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Prato, Italy. Through initiatives such as the Monash Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship, the university aims to broaden access to higher education and research opportunities by helping reduce financial and personal barriers faced by students from disadvantaged backgrounds. The scholarship can provide valuable financial support during graduate research, allowing successful recipients to focus more fully on their research and academic development while pursuing their higher degree at Monash.
Benefits of the Programme
This programme will provide the following to its recipients:
- $41,100 per year living allowance (stipend)
- Funding for full duration of the Program
- Relocation allowance (up to $2,000)
- Additional supports
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Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this programme, applicants must meet the following:
- Must be one of: an Australian citizen, a New Zealand citizen, an Australian permanent resident, or an Australian humanitarian visa holder (Global Special Humanitarian Visa, sub-class 202, for recent refugees)
- Must hold an Australian or New Zealand bachelor’s degree with second class honours, or qualifications and/or research experience deemed equivalent by the University
- Must meet Monash’s English language proficiency requirements
- Must have had their academic career adversely affected due to equity grounds, which may include: a disability or long-term medical condition (e.g. chronic pain, major illness, physical, vision, or hearing impairments); living for an extended period in a regional or remote area of Australia; difficult personal circumstances (e.g. carer responsibilities, a dependent child’s chronic medical condition, death of a partner or close relative, homelessness, major illness of self or immediate family, natural disaster, relationship breakdown/separation/divorce, or an abusive family environment); or recent refugee status
- This scholarship is also available to students undertaking Joint Research Awards where Monash University is the home institutio
Note: Kindly check the official webpage for full and detailed requirements.
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Selection Criteria
Monash scholarships are highly competitive and are awarded based on academic excellence, research outputs, prior research experience, and equity grounds that have affected previous studies. A scholarship awarded under this scheme is designated a Monash Graduate Scholarship, and the standard terms and conditions outlined in the RTP Scholarship Procedures apply, with the exceptions outlined in the eligibility criteria above.
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to visit the official webpage and submit your application.
