Maxwell King PhD Scholarship 2026 (Fully Funded) Monash University

Begin your study journey in Australia with exciting news — applications for the Maxwell King PhD Scholarships are now open. In this article, we provide complete details about this scholarship, its benefits, and the step-by-step application process.

The Maxwell King PhD Scholarship 2025-2026 is a fully funded award for international students, offered exclusively for PhD programs. The scholarship provides an annual living stipend of $52,352, a relocation allowance of $2,000, and a research allowance of $1,500 per year.

The Maxwell King Scholarship (MKS) is named in honor of Professor Maxwell King, who made significant contributions to graduate research at Monash University, including serving for eight years as Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research and Research Training). This prestigious scholarship supports PhD students by covering living expenses during their research. Monash University scholarships recognize excellence and aim to help ambitious students achieve their academic and professional goals, regardless of background.

Monash University, a leading public research institution in Melbourne, was founded in 1958 and is the second oldest university in Victoria. Named after World War I General Sir John Monash, the university operates multiple campuses, including Clayton, Caulfield, Peninsula, and Parkville in Victoria, along with an international campus in Malaysia.

Monash also maintains a research and teaching center in Prato, Italy, a graduate research school in Mumbai, India, and another in Suzhou, China. In addition, Monash delivers courses at other global locations, including South Africa, reflecting its strong international presence.

Scholarship Summary

• Level of Study: PhD

• Institution(s): Monash University

• Study in: Australia

• Opportunity Focus Areas: Click here to find all the available programs.

• Program Period: Three to four years.

• Deadline: 31 October, 2025 (Annually)

Scholarship Coverage

Maxwell King PhD Scholarship provide the recipient with the following benefits:

• Annual living allowance:  $52,352.

• Relocation allowance: $2000.

• Research allowance per annum: $1,500.

Eligibility Criteria for Maxwell King PhD Scholarship

To be eligible for Maxwell King PhD Scholarship, candidates must fulfill following requirements:

• Required Language: English

  • English Language Test requirements for General: (6.5) overall (no band less than 6.0) in IELTS, and (79 +) Reading 13, Listening 12, Speaking 18 & Writing 21 in TOEFL.

  • English Language Test requirements for Arts, Business and Economics: (7) overall (no band less than 6.5) in IELTS, and (94 +) Reading 19, Listening 20, Speaking 20 & Writing 24 TOEFL.

• Eligible Countries: All world countries

  • An International student.

  • A New Zealand citizen.

  • An Australian citizen.

  • Australian permanent resident.

  • Australian humanitarian visa holder.

• Have submitted a scholarship application in the current year;

• Be enrolled in or proposing to enrol in a PhD at Monash University;

• Meet Monash’s competitive scholarship selection process requirements

How to Apply for Maxwell King PhD Scholarship?

Please follow the following application instructions to apply for Maxwell King PhD Scholarship:

1. You need to receive an invitation to apply, before you apply. To receive one, you’ll need to complete an expression of interest and/or find a supervisor who agrees to supervise your research. This depends on the faculty/institute.

2. Click (Apply Now ) to register for Graduate Research Admission and Scholarship.

3. All sections of online application are explained here.

4. Indicate that you wish to be considered for a scholarship on the application form. There is no need to fill out a separate application form.

You do not need to specify which scholarship you are applying as you are automatically considered for all graduate research scholarships (where eligible).

Required Documents:

• Academic curriculum vitae.

• Official academic transcripts, degree certificate or testamur from awarding institution (including an explanation of the grading schema).

• Proof of citizenship.

• Proof of meeting the English language proficiency requirements.

• Invitation to Apply.

• Research proposal.

Website

To apply and know more about Maxwell King PhD Scholarship, please visit the official website:

Official Website