Monash International Merit Scholarship
IELTS Requirement & Application Guide
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- IELTS
- 6.5
- Components
- L 6 / R 6 / W 6 / S 6
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Deadline
- Rolling with admission deadlines
Last verified: 2026-03
About Monash International Merit Scholarship
The Monash International Merit Scholarship provides a $10,000 annual tuition fee reduction for three years to high-performing international undergraduate students at Monash University. The scholarship is automatically awarded upon admission based on academic results, with no separate application required.
Listed IELTS requirement
| Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Accepts: Academic ✓ / General ✗
Also accepted: TOEFL iBT 79, PTE Academic 58
Tips for Meeting the Requirement
- 1Monash requires IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each component. Focus on achieving consistent scores across all bands — the most common pitfall is scoring below 6.0 in a single component.
- 2Since the scholarship is awarded automatically, your IELTS score is part of your overall admission profile. Aim for 7.0+ to maximize your chances of receiving the merit-based award.
- 3Monash has rolling admissions. Submit your IELTS scores and application as early as possible, as merit scholarships may have limited funding that is allocated on a first-come basis.
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