Medicine Nursing and Health Sciences Indigenous Accommodation Scholarship
If you are an Indigenous Australian intending to enrol or currently studying in the Faculty of Medicine Nursing and Health Sciences, you may be eligible for this scholarship. It covers the cost of one year’s accommodation at Monash Residential Services.
Total scholarship value
Accommodation costs for one year up to $10,000
Number offered
Varies (Depending on funding)
Am I eligible?
You must be one of the following:
- An Australian citizen
You must meet the following criteria:
- Commencing or continuing student enrolled in an undergraduate degree in the Faculty of Medicine Nursing and Health Sciences at a Monash campus in Australia.
- Intending to reside at Monash Residential Services on any campus. You must apply directly to Monash Residential Services (MRS) for on-campus accommodation.
- Preference will be given to students with low income
- To be eligible 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. If you have any queries please contact the William Cooper Institute on 9905 9034.
Benefits
- Monash Residential Services accommodation costs paid for one year only up to $10,000. (This is based on a standard room in Residential Village. Higher cost options will require student contribution. This does not include food expenses)
- Participate in the Faculty Indigenous Vertical Peer Program.
- Accommodation over the summer months in Monash Residential Services may be available, but you must notify MRS of your intentions early in the semester (Scholarship extension is subject to faculty approval).
Number offered
- Variable (Depending on funding).
Selection criteria
- Award based on need
- Preference will be given to commencing students.
To retain this scholarship:
- You must reside in Monash Residential Services
- You must provide a community reference
- You must participate in the Faculty Indigenous Vertical Peer Program
How to apply
- VTAC applicants - If you think you might be eligible for an equity scholarship, ensure that you apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) through VTAC between Monday 31 July (9am) and Friday 6 October (5pm) to be automatically considered.
- For current Monash students apply directly to Monash.
- This scholarship cannot be deferred.
Every scholarship may have a different application process – or none at all. Read the application details carefully and submit your application by the deadline. For more details, visit our scholarships application page.