The Maxwell King Scholarship at Monash University is one of the most prestigious PhD scholarships available in Australia for 2026. Designed to support outstanding graduate researchers, this scholarship offers generous financial assistance to both domestic and international students pursuing doctoral studies at Monash University.
Named after Professor Maxwell King, who made major contributions to research training at Monash University, the scholarship helps talented students focus fully on their studies without financial pressure.
Why Choose the Maxwell King Scholarship?
Monash University is globally recognized for academic excellence, innovation, and world-class research facilities. Winning the Maxwell King Scholarship gives students the opportunity to study at one of Australia’s top universities while receiving substantial financial support.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants for the 2026 Maxwell King Scholarship will receive:
Annual living allowance of AUD $53,608 (2026 rate)
Research support allowance
Relocation allowance for eligible students
Full support during PhD studies
Access to Monash University’s advanced research environment
Number of Scholarships Available
Only two scholarships are awarded each year:
One for Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS)
One for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the Maxwell King Scholarship, applicants must:
Be an Australian or international student
Apply for a PhD program at Monash University
Meet Monash graduate research admission requirements
Meet English language proficiency standards
Demonstrate excellent academic results and research potential
Selection Process
The scholarship is highly competitive and based on:
Academic excellence
Previous research experience
Publications or research outputs
Strength of research proposal
Overall application quality
Application Deadline
Applications usually close on:
31 October 2026
How to Apply
Applicants do not need to submit a separate scholarship application. Eligible students are automatically considered when applying for graduate research admission through the Monash application portal.
Steps to Apply:
Apply for a PhD program at Monash University
Submit all required academic documents
Provide research proposal
Meet English requirements
Complete application before the deadline