Monash University offers 100% tuition waiver for international students. Apply now
Monash University in Australia has opened applications for its prestigious Monash International Leadership Scholarship for the 2025 academic year. Aimed at high-achieving international students who exhibit strong leadership qualities and a desire to create positive change, this scholarship covers up to 100% of tuition fees for the duration of the selected course.Each year, only four deserving candidates are awarded the scholarship, making it highly competitive. It is open to students beginning their undergraduate or postgraduate studies at Monash in 2025.advertisementWHO CAN APPLY?To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must:Hold international student statusPossess an excellent academic recordExhibit leadership potential and a demonstrated commitment to community impactMeet the academic and language requirements for their chosen program at Monash University.However, the scholarship does not apply to students enrolling in the Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine, Monash MBA, or Monash Pathway programmes. Those transferring from other Monash campuses or Australian institutions, or already receiving any financial aid or scholarship from Monash, are also ineligible.APPLICATION PROCESSProspective students can apply online via the official Monash University website. Along with their academic and personal details, applicants are required to submit a 500-word statement outlining their leadership background and aspirations.IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBERTo retain the scholarship, recipients must maintain a minimum average score of 70% each semester. Beyond financial support, the scholarship also offers students the chance to join a community of emerging global leaders.While application deadlines typically fall in November or December, candidates are encouraged to visit the Monash website for the latest updates on timelines and criteria. For any queries, students can reach out to Monash Connect online or contact them directly at +61 3 9902 6011.- Ends
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Monash University in Australia has opened applications for its prestigious Monash International Leadership Scholarship for the 2025 academic year. Aimed at high-achieving international students who exhibit strong leadership qualities and a desire to create positive change, this scholarship covers up to 100% of tuition fees for the duration of the selected year, only four deserving candidates are awarded the scholarship, making it highly competitive. It is open to students beginning their undergraduate or postgraduate studies at Monash in CAN APPLY?To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must:Hold international student statusPossess an excellent academic recordExhibit leadership potential and a demonstrated commitment to community impactMeet the academic and language requirements for their chosen program at Monash the scholarship does not apply to students enrolling in the Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine, Monash MBA, or Monash Pathway programmes. Those transferring from other Monash campuses or Australian institutions, or already receiving any financial aid or scholarship from Monash, are also PROCESSProspective students can apply online via the official Monash University website. Along with their academic and personal details, applicants are required to submit a 500-word statement outlining their leadership background and POINTS TO REMEMBERTo retain the scholarship, recipients must maintain a minimum average score of 70% each semester. Beyond financial support, the scholarship also offers students the chance to join a community of emerging global application deadlines typically fall in November or December, candidates are encouraged to visit the Monash website for the latest updates on timelines and criteria. For any queries, students can reach out to Monash Connect online or contact them directly at +61 3 9902 6011.- Ends
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