Monash University in Australia has opened applications for the 2026 Maxwell King Scholarship for both international and local students.
The Maxwell King Scholarship (MKS) is a respected award named after Maxwell King, who made important contributions to graduate research at the university. He also served as Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research and Research Training for eight years.
The scholarship is designed to help PhD students at Monash University by supporting their living expenses while they focus on their research.
Benefits
The Maxwell King Scholarship provides several forms of support for PhD students:
- Living allowance (stipend): about $53,608 per year (2026 rate)
- Research allowance: helps cover research-related costs
- Relocation allowance: available for students who need to move to begin their studies
Eligibility
To qualify for the Maxwell King Scholarship, applicants must:
- Be either an international or domestic student
- Submit a scholarship application in the current year
- Meet Monash University’s competitive scholarship selection criteria
- Meet the English language requirements set by the university
How to Apply
Follow these steps to apply for the Maxwell King Scholarship:
- Visit the scholarship page on the Monash University website.
- Apply for a graduate research course, as scholarship applications are made at the same time as admission applications.
- Only one application is needed for both admission and scholarships. You will automatically be considered for all graduate research scholarships.
- New applicants must first get an invitation to apply from the relevant faculty before starting the application.
- Prepare and upload all required documents, such as academic transcripts, proof of English proficiency, and research publications (if available).
