Scholarship Awarding University:
Type of degree:
Bachelor’s
Scholarship Deadline:
Applications for this scholarship will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.
Scholarship Summary:
The Sir John Monash Scholarships for Distinction is for the highest achievers, the top performers, Australian students who come close to perfection. As long as you attain an ATAR of 99.95 (85.00+ for Indigenous Australians) and meet the eligibility criteria, you will be awarded this scholarship.
Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
To be eligible, you must be one of the following:
• An Australian citizen
• A New Zealand citizen
• Australian permanent resident
• Australian humanitarian visa holder
You must meet the following criteria:
• Current Australian Year 12 or International Baccalaureate student.
• Completed Year 12 in previous year and has not undertaken any other tertiary study.
• If you identify as an Indigenous Australian, you must provide a Confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Heritage certificate or a certified Statutory Declaration form to the William Cooper Institute. This can be emailed to wci-ss@monash.edu
• For non-Indigenous Australians, awarded to all eligible students who achieve an ATAR of 99.95+ or equivalent
• For Indigenous Australians, awarded to the top ten eligible students who achieve an ATAR of 85.00+ or equivalent
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Value of Scholarship:
Successful recipients will receive;
• AUD$6,000 per annum (48 credit points of study) up to a maximum of four years.
To retain this scholarship:
• You must maintain a minimum Weighted Average Mark of 70 each semester.
• For Indigenous Australians, you must maintain a minimum Weighted Average Mark of 60 each semester
Scholarship Application Guide:
No application is required; All eligible students who list Monash University as a VTAC course preference will be automatically assessed. This scholarship can be deferred.
Scholarship Website:
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the Monash University Sir John Monash Scholarships for Distinction Page.