Max and Riva Radunski Scholarship for Refugee or Migrant Students
Achieving Potential Scholarship for Distinction
At Monash, we understand that the challenges you face as a refugee or a migrant student could prevent you from achieving your full potential. We want to see you succeed regardless of your background. This scholarship recognises students who are high-achieving, determined and passionate about transforming their lives.
Am I 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:
- Commencing or Current student enrolled or intending to enrol in an undergraduate degree at a Monash campus in Australia.
- From a refugee and/or migrant background.
- Experiencing low income.
*For the purposes of this scholarship, migrant is defined as a person who was born overseas whose usual residence is Australia. A person is regarded as a usual resident if they have been (or are expected to be) residing in Australia for a period of 12 months or more. In the scholarship application, applicants will be asked to make a self-declaration. Students who declare that they are a migrant as per the definition, will be deemed to have fulfilled this condition of the eligibility criteria
Benefits
- $6000 per annum (48 credit points of study), up to a maximum of 4 years.
Number offered
- One scholarship available.
Selection criteria
- Awarded on the basis of need.
- From one or more of Monash University's defined educational disadvantage categories.
- Preference will be given to students who are recent refugees.
To retain this scholarship:
- You must maintain a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 50 each semester.
- Recipients will be asked to provide a written progress report on the benefits of the scholarship to the donor including their academic achievements.
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.