The Maxwell King Scholarship (MKS) is named after Professor Maxwell King, who has made an outstanding contribution to graduate research at Monash University, including eight years as Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research and Research Training).
This prestigious scholarship is available to help support a student undertaking a PhD with living costs whilst studying at Monash.
Table of Content- Monash University PhD Scholarship
- Benefits of Monash University PhD Scholarship
- Requirements for Monash University PhD Scholarship
- Selection Process
- Application Documents
- Application Deadline
- How to Apply
Monash University PhD Scholarship
| Application Deadline | October 31, 2024 |
| Country to study | Australia |
| School to study | Monash University |
| Type | Ph.D |
| Sponsor | Monash University |
| Gender | Men and Women |
Benefits of Monash University PhD Scholarship
The MKS provides:
- a living allowance (stipend); $50,291.
- a research allowance; $1,500.
- a relocation allowance, if eligible $2000.
Requirements for Monash University PhD Scholarship
You must be one of the following:
- An Australian citizen
- A New Zealand citizen
- Australian permanent resident
- Australian humanitarian visa holder
- An International student
You must meet the following criteria:
- Have submitted a scholarship application in the current year;
- Meet Monash's competitive scholarship selection process requirements; and
- Meet Monash English language proficiency requirements.
This scholarship is also available to students undertaking Joint Research Awards when Monash University is the home institution.
Selection Process
Monash scholarships are very competitive and are awarded based on your academic record, any research outputs and prior research experience.
If successful in receiving a MKS, please note that the standard terms and conditions as outlined in the RTP Scholarship Procedures apply, with the exceptions outlined in the eligibility criteria above.
Application Documents
- Academic curriculum vitae.
- Official academic transcripts, degree certificate or testamur from awarding institution (including an explanation of the grading schema).
- Proof of citizenship.
- Proof of meeting the English language proficiency requirements.
- Invitation to Apply.
- Research proposal.
Founded in 1958, Monash University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized town of Clayton (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Victoria. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Melbourne, Gippsland, Kuala Lumpur, Johannesburg. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Department of Education and Training, Australia, Monash University (Monash) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: over-45,000 students) coeducational higher education institution. Monash University (Monash) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 61 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.