Monash University Humanitarian Scholarship 2026 , Australia (Fully Funded)

The Monash Humanitarian Scholarship is a prestigious fully funded opportunity offered by Monash University, Australia to support students from humanitarian and refugee backgrounds. This scholarship is awarded on equity grounds to help talented students overcome financial and personal barriers and pursue higher education at one of Australia’s leading universities.

Designed for students who have faced educational disruption due to displacement, disability, regional disadvantage, or difficult personal circumstances, the Monash Humanitarian Scholarship provides generous financial assistance including a living stipend and relocation support.

The Monash Humanitarian Scholarship offers comprehensive financial support:

• Living allowance (stipend): $37,145 per year (2026 rate)
• Relocation allowance for students moving to Victoria from interstate or overseas
• Access to world-class research facilities
• Academic and wellbeing support services
• Opportunity to study at a globally ranked university

This scholarship is available for:

• Master by Research
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Joint Research Awards (where Monash is the home institution)

Applicants can pursue any subject area offered within Monash University faculties, including:

• Engineering
• Health Sciences
• Business and Economics
• Information Technology
• Education
• Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
• Science
• Law

Applicants must be Australian humanitarian visa holders, including:

• Global Special Humanitarian Visa (sub-class 202)
• Other recognized humanitarian protection visas

To qualify for the Monash Humanitarian Scholarship, applicants must:

• Hold an Australian humanitarian visa
• Meet Monash English language requirements
• Satisfy the competitive scholarship selection process
• Demonstrate that their studies were affected by equity factors such as:

Equity Categories Considered

• Disability or long-term medical condition
• Regional or remote educational disadvantage
• Difficult personal circumstances, including:

1. Carer responsibilities
2. Death of a family member
3. Homelessness
4. Family violence or abusive environment
5. Natural disasters

• Recent refugee background

Scholarships are awarded based on academic merit, research experience, and equity needs.

Apply for Admission

• Submit a graduate research course application through the Monash myApp Portal.

Indicate Scholarship Interest

• Select Monash Humanitarian Scholarship in your application.

Upload Supporting Documents

• Equity statement
• Academic transcripts
• Research proposal
• Evidence of humanitarian visa
• Supplementary form

Receive Faculty Invitation

• New applicants must receive an invitation from the relevant faculty before final submission.

Submit Before Deadline

• Round 2: 31 May
• Round 4: 31 October

Why Study at Monash University?

• Top-ranked Australian university
• Strong refugee and equity support programs
• Global research impact
• Diverse and inclusive campus
• Excellent career outcomes