Maxwell King PhD Scholarship (MKS) – Monash University (Australia)
Named after: Professor Maxwell King, former Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research and Research Training).
Purpose: Supports PhD students with living costs while studying at a Monash campus in Australia.
Key Details
- Value: AUD $52,352 per year (2025 rate)
- Duration: Up to course length (stipend provided annually)
- Extras: Research allowance + relocation allowance (if eligible)
- Number offered: 2 per year
- 1 in Humanities & Social Sciences (HASS)
- 1 in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM)
- Deadline: October 31 each year
- Location: Monash University campuses in Australia
Eligibility
Applicants must be:
- Australian citizen, NZ citizen, Australian permanent resident, humanitarian visa holder, or international student
And also:
- Submit a scholarship application in the current year
- Meet Monash’s competitive scholarship selection process
- Meet Monash’s English language proficiency requirements
- Can be taken up by students in Joint Research Awards (Monash as home institution)
Selection Criteria
Highly competitive – based on:
- Academic excellence
- Research outputs
- Prior research experience
Benefits
- Living allowance (stipend)
- Research allowance
- Relocation allowance (if eligible)
- Full-time support for PhD candidates
How to Apply
- Application portal: [myApp Portal] – used for both course admission + scholarship
- Apply for a PhD program and scholarship together (unless you’re already enrolled).
- No need to select this specific scholarship — if eligible, you’re automatically considered.
- Only awarded in the 31 October scholarship round.
- Applicants from earlier rounds (1–4) of the same year are automatically considered.
- New applicants must first get an invitation to apply from the relevant faculty.
Contact
- Graduate Research Admissions team
- Email: mgro-apply@monash.edu
- Phone: +61 3 9905 1538
- More info: Monash Graduate Research Scholarships
