Maxwell King 2026 PhD Scholarship for International Students at Monash University
The Maxwell King PhD Scholarship (MKS) is designed to support students undertaking a PhD at Monash University. This prestigious scholarship provides financial assistance for living costs, allowing students to focus on their research without financial burden. It is named after Professor Maxwell King, who significantly contributed to graduate research at the university.
The scholarship is available for both Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines, making it a versatile opportunity for a wide range of research fields.
Eligibility
Applicants must be one of the following:
- An Australian citizen
- A New Zealand citizen
- Australian permanent resident
- Australian humanitarian visa holder
- An International student
Additionally, applicants must have submitted a scholarship application in the current year and meet Monash’s competitive scholarship selection process and English language proficiency requirements.
Deadline: 31 October each year
Benefits
The MKS provides a living allowance (stipend), a research allowance, and a relocation allowance if eligible.

