Maxwell King 2024 PhD Scholarship for International Students at Monash University

The Maxwell King PhD Scholarship (MKS) announces that applications are open for its graduate research at Monash University.

When is Application Deadline:

Closes 31 October each year

Tell Me About the Award:

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.

Which Fields are Eligible?

• Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) disciplines.
• Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines.

Type:

Graduate (PhD) scholarship

Who can Apply for the Maxwell King 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.

How are Applicants Selected?

Monash scholarships are very competitive and are awarded based on your academic record, any research outputs and prior research experience.

Which Countries are Eligible?

All nationalities

Where will Award be Taken?

Australia

How Many Awards?

Two scholarships per year:

• one in the Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) disciplines.
• one in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines.

What is the Benefit of Award?

The MKS provides:

• a living allowance (stipend);
• a research allowance; and
• a relocation allowance, if eligible.

How to Apply for the Maxwell King PhD Scholarship:

Applications for the Maxwell King PhD Scholarship close on 31 October each year. Here’s a step-by-step guide to apply:

1. Prepare Your Documents: Ensure you have all necessary documents, including academic transcripts, proof of English proficiency, and research outputs.
2. Submit a Single Application: https://www.monash.edu/study/fees-scholarships/scholarships/find-a-scholarship/maxwell-king-phd-scholarship
3. Faculty Invitation: If you are a new applicant, obtain an invitation to apply from the relevant faculty before starting your application.

Visit Award Webpage for Details