Sir John Monash Scholarships for Excellence

Sir John Monash Scholarships for Excellence

This scholarship is offered to the 10 highest-achieving international students studying Australian Year 12 or International Baccalaureate in Australia. If you have an ATAR of 98.00+ or equivalent, you will be automatically considered for this scholarship when you apply for a Monash undergraduate degree through VTAC.

Applications

No application required

Total scholarship value

Up to $40,000

Number offered

10 per year

Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) and Master of Pharmacy

Chelsea

Being a scholarship recipient for excellence has boosted my confidence as I study towards being a hospital pharmacist. I no longer need to sacrifice study time to work, and am in better condition to focus on my studies. Knowing that I’m backed by others through this scholarship is my motivation to do well and thrive in my course.

Am I eligible?

You must be one of the following:

  • An International student

You must meet the following criteria:

  • Current Year 12 or International Baccalaureate in Australia
  • Intending to enrol in an undergraduate degree at a Monash campus in Australia.

Benefits

  • $10,000 per annum (48 credit points of study), up to a maximum of four years.
  • An invitation to apply for a place in Monash Minds, a leadership program for first-year students.
  • Recipients may be asked to participate or be profiled in relevant Monash marketing, recruitment and promotional activities

Number offered

  • 10 scholarships available per year

Selection criteria

  • Based on academic achievement and offered to the highest-achieving students.
  • ATAR of 98.00+ or equivalent

To retain this scholarship:

  • You must maintain a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 70 or above each semester.
  • You must remain enrolled as an international student.

How to apply

  • No application is required.
  • All eligible students who apply for an undergraduate course through VTAC will be automatically assessed.
  • This scholarship can 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.