Monash University in Australia is inviting applications from international and domestic students for the 2026 Maxwell King Scholarship opportunity.
The Monash University Maxwell King Scholarship 2026 is a prestigious and fully funded award designed to support outstanding doctoral researchers. The scholarship provides a stipend of $53,608 per year to successful applicants and also covers full tuition fees, enabling scholars to focus on their research without financial burden.
Scholarship Summary
- Host: Monash University
- Host Country: Australia
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | $53,608 Stipend per annum
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: October 31, 2026
Scholarship Details
The Maxwell King Scholarship (MKS) is a highly respected award established in honour of Professor Maxwell King, who played a major role in strengthening graduate research at Monash University, including serving for eight years as Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research and Research Training).
This scholarship was created to recognize academic excellence and support exceptional doctoral candidates pursuing research degrees at the university. The program primarily focuses on assisting PhD students by providing financial support to cover their living expenses throughout the duration of their studies. Through this initiative, Monash University aims to attract talented researchers from around the world and enable them to carry out impactful research in a supportive academic environment.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the Monash University Maxwell King Scholarship 2026, applicants must:
- Be either an international or domestic student
- Submit a scholarship application within the current application year
- Meet the competitive scholarship selection requirements set by Monash University
- Satisfy the university’s English language proficiency requirements
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants of the Monash University Maxwell King Scholarship will receive:
- Living Allowance (Stipend): $53,608 per annum (2026 rate)
- Full Tuition Coverage for the duration of the PhD program
- Research Allowance to support research activities and academic work
- Relocation Allowance for eligible students who need to move for their studies
Required Documents
To apply for this scholarship, applicants should prepare the following documents:
- Academic transcripts and certificates
- Proof of English language proficiency (where required)
- Research outputs or academic publications (if available)
- Any additional documents required by the faculty
How to Apply
To apply for the Monash University Maxwell King Scholarship 2026:
- Visit the official Maxwell King Scholarship webpage
- Applications for graduate research scholarships are completed at the same time as applying for your course, unless you are already enrolled
- A single application is used for both admission and scholarship consideration
- Applicants do not need to choose a specific scholarship, as they are automatically considered for all eligible graduate research scholarships
- New applicants must obtain an invitation to apply from the relevant faculty before beginning the application
- Ensure that all required documents are ready, including academic transcripts, English proficiency proof, and research outputs
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