Scholarships in Sociology
What Scholarships are Available at Monash?
Scholarships are available to suitably qualified candidates for research higher degrees (PhD and Masters by research). The annual scholarship round closes in October each year. From time to time a mid-year scholarship round may be held and applicants should contact the School Postgraduate Administrator, Sue Stevenson, to establish whether a mid-year round is scheduled for the current year. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic merit and successful applicants would normally hold a first class honours degree or its equivalent (e.g. coursework Masters with a significant thesis component graded at high distinction). Both Australian Postgraduate Awards (APA) and Monash Graduate Scholarships (MGS ) are awarded. Candidates, however, need only submit a single application to cover both schemes. It should be noted that these schemes are highly competitive. Those intending to apply for a scholarship to pursue a research higher degree in sociology are advised to contact the School Postgraduate Administrator prior to completing their application form. Applications that are incomplete cannot be processed. Forms and further information on scholarships can be obtained from the Monash Research Graduate School.
The Faculty of Arts also offers two opportunities for prospective students:
Monash Arts Research Excellence Awards
The Faculty of Arts at Monash University is introducing two scholarship supplements each of $3,000 per annum for candidates of outstanding quality, topping up the Australian Postgraduate Award Scholarship or the Monash Graduate Scholarship.
Monash Arts Special Research Awards
New scholarship holders whose projects will be enhanced by undertaking significant fieldwork research in Australia or overseas or who have specific software, equipment or technical requirements will be considered for one of two Monash Arts Special Research Awards of $3,000.
Australian citizens and permanent residents are eligible for the above awards.
Successful candidates for the above awards will also be entitled to apply for the Universitys travel grant scheme that is open to all research candidates at Monash University intending to undertake research, fieldwork or attend a conference in Australia or overseas.
The main scholarship applications close at the end of October each year and in some years a strictly limited number of mid-year entry scholarships are available - for information call the Arts Faculty now on (03) 9905 2116.
What if I'm Applying From Overseas?
Overseas applicants who wish to apply for a scholarship should first consult the information for International Students. Again, those intending to apply for a scholarship to pursue a research higher degree in sociology are advised to contact the School Postgraduate Administrator prior to completing their application forms. Forms and further information on scholarships can be obtained from the Monash Research Graduate School and Monash International.
Are There Other Schemes?
A number of other organisations offer scholarships for overseas students to study in Australia. Rotary International sponsors students from around the world to come to Australia to complete further study. Contact the Rotary organisation in your home country. (*Please note we have no direct affiliation with this organisation). The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Australian also sponsors overseas students from selected countries to study in Australia through their AUSAID program. More information can be obtained from their homepage. (*Please note we have no direct affiliation with this scheme). You can also try searching on the InfoEd SPIN database to see if there is research funding directly applicable to your research topic or nationality.