Number of Scholarships Offered: 2 per year

Applications are expected to open early August, and the closing dates vary by faculty. Please check with the faculty.

International students can apply anytime throughout the year:

• Semester one (starts in March)
• Semester two (starts in July)

To be eligible for admission to a PhD program at Monash and qualify for the Maxwell King Scholarship, applicants must:

• ‍‍Be one of the following:
  
  • An Australian citizen
  • A New Zealand citizen
  • An Australian permanent resident
  • A holder of a humanitarian visa
  • An international student
• Submit a current-year application for a graduate research scholarship
• Hold qualifications that align with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) standards
• Show evidence of the ability to conduct independent research, typically demonstrated through a prior research project or thesis
• Meet at least one of the following criteria:
  
  • A Bachelor’s degree (minimum 4 years) in a relevant field that includes a research thesis or project, with results equivalent to Second Class Honours Division A (H2A) or above
  • A Master’s degree in a relevant discipline with a research component equivalent to ≥25% of one year full-time, and overall results equivalent to Second Class Honours Division A
  • A combination of qualifications, research publications, or professional experience deemed equivalent by the Graduate Research Committee (GRC)‍
• Provide graded academic transcripts — results marked only as “pass/fail” or “competent” are not accepted
• If transcripts are not in English, submit certified English translations (preferably NAATI-certified)
• Demonstrate English language proficiency via approved test scores or by having completed a prior degree in English within the last 5 years
• Comply with any applicable visa, sanctions, or research safeguard regulations as required for international study in Australia

1. Academic transcripts and degree certificates
2. Certified translations (if applicable)
3. Evidence of academic performance (e.g., class rank, thesis examiners’ reports)
4. Research proposal (approx. 500 words)
5. Academic CV (including research, publications, and academic background)
6. Proof of English language proficiency or English-medium education
7. Publications or research outputs (e.g., Research papers, employer letters)
8. Supervisor support (if applicable)
9. Certificates of academic awards or scholarships (up to 5)

Open to applicants from all countries

The scholarship includes:

• A living stipend
• A research allowance
• A relocation allowance (if eligible)

Total value: AUD 52,352 per year (2025 rate)

1. Get pre-approval:‍
   
   • New applicants must first contact the relevant faculty at Monash and receive an invitation to apply.‍
2. Explore suitable programs:‍
   
   • Find a graduate research course aligned with your field and ensure you meet its entry requirements.
3. ‍Submit your application:‍
   
   • Complete your application through the Monash online portal. You'll also need to submit a graduate research scholarship application as part of the process.

Note: If you're applying from a restricted region (Crimea, Cuba, Donetsk, Iran, Luhansk, North Korea, Syria, or South Sudan), submit your application through a Monash-registered agent or IDP office

• The scholarship is highly competitive
• A non-refundable AU$125 application fee applies