Monash University is inviting applications for its prestigious Co-funded Monash Graduate Scholarships (CF-MGS) 2025, an opportunity designed to support high-achieving students undertaking Research Doctorate and Research Master’s degrees. With generous financial support and access to world-class facilities, this scholarship is open to both domestic and international students.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants will receive:
- Living allowance (stipend): AUD $36,063 per annum (2025 rate)
- Relocation allowance (if eligible)
- Tuition scholarship (for international students only)
These benefits provide students the freedom to focus entirely on their research, as experienced by past recipients like Ilaria, a Biomedical Science student, who noted:
“My scholarship gave me immense support financially, especially as an international student. I’m finally able to participate in extra-curricular activities, complete an internship, and focus on my research instead of working part-time.”
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered, applicants must:
Citizenship Requirements:
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- Be an Australian citizen
- OR an Australian permanent resident
- OR be an international student
- OR hold an Australian humanitarian visa
- OR a New Zealand citizen.
Academic and Language Criteria:
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- Meet Monash University’s competitive scholarship selection process
- Fulfill Monash’s English language proficiency requirements.
How to Apply?
- Step 1: Obtain an invitation to apply from your intended faculty (new applicants only).
- Step 2: Submit your application: https://www.monash.edu/study/fees-scholarships/scholarships/find-a-scholarship/co-funded-monash-graduate-scholarship-cf-mgs.
- Step 3: You will automatically be considered for all eligible graduate research scholarships.
Application Timeline for 2025
The Co-funded Monash Graduate Scholarship (CF-MGS) 2025 is available in four competitive application rounds each year. For international students, Round 1 applications close on 31 March 2025, while Round 3 applications close on 31 August 2025. Domestic students can apply in Round 2, which closes on 31 May 2025, or Round 4, which closes on 31 October 2025.