KC Kuok Scholarship 2025 at Monash University in Australia | Fully Funded

KC Kuok Scholarship 2025 is a prestigious opportunity for international students aiming to pursue an undergraduate degree at Monash University in Australia. Funded by one of Monash’s most distinguished alumni, Khoon Chen Kuok (Beau Kuok), this fully funded scholarship is designed to support exceptional students from financially disadvantaged backgrounds. It covers tuition fees, accommodation, airfare, and additional study-related expenses, allowing recipients to focus entirely on their academic journey and personal growth in a world-class educational environment.

Beyond financial support, the KC Kuok Scholarship 2025 offers a holistic student experience. Scholars will gain access to a supportive academic community, social engagement opportunities, and the chance to apply for internships through Monash University. Studying at one of Australia’s top universities, recipients will not only earn a globally recognized degree but also immerse themselves in vibrant Australian culture—an experience that fosters both academic excellence and personal development.

Scholarship Summary

• Location: Australia
• Host: Monash University, Australia
• Scholarship Name: KC Kuok Scholarship
• Degree Level: Undergraduate
• Scholarship Type: Fully Funded
• Eligible Regions: Asian countries (except Australia and New Zealand)
• Deadline: 21 July 2025

Scholarship Eligibility

You must be one of the following:

• An International student

You must meet the following criteria:

• Citizen of mainland China, Indonesia, Hong Kong or a Southeast Asian country
• Apply for a full-time Monash course offer in any single degree*, at Monash University, at a campus in Australia
• Have not previously studied at Monash
• You must demonstrate that you come from a low income household
• You must have not commenced university study at any institution
• Double degree applicants are not eligible.

Eligibility Countries:

• Brunei
• Cambodia
• Indonesia
• Laos
• Malaysia
• Myanmar
• Philippines
• Singapore
• Thailand
• Timor-Leste
• Vietnam

Scholarship Benefits

• Tuition fees
• $14,000 AUD allowance per year
• Accommodation at Monash Residential Services (MRS) with accommodation fees paid directly to MRS for your course duration.*
• Student visa costs
• Additional $3,000 AUD one-off establishment payment in the first year
• First incoming flight to Australia in the first year

*Applies to standard residential contract periods only each year and excludes the cost of any summer accommodation fees.

Number offered

One scholarship is available in 2025 for commencement in February 2026.

In the instance where there is more than one outstanding applicant, the panel may elect to award additional scholarships.

Selection criteria

• The scholarship will be awarded based on outstanding academic achievement and financial disadvantage.
• Students will be assessed on their personal aspiration statement and financial support statement and interview performance.

To retain this scholarship:

• You must maintain a minimum Weighted Average Mark of 50.
• You must maintain a full-time study load.

How to Apply

• Application Deadline: 21 July 2025
• Required: You must submit a separate online application form for this scholarship.

We strongly encourage you to apply online using the official application form. If you prefer, you can also download the offline form and email your completed application and all required documents to [email protected] with the subject: K.C. Kuok Scholarship – [Your Full Name]

You must also submit a course application to Monash University.
➡️ Important: The usual $125 course application fee will be waived for scholarship applicants. To receive your waiver code, please contact [email protected] before submitting your course application.

Downloadable resources and further eligibility information for international undergraduate courses in 2025 are available on the official website.

• Note: This scholarship cannot be deferred.
• All applicants will be notified of the outcome during the week starting 18 August 2025.

Each scholarship may have unique application requirements. Be sure to read the details carefully and apply before the deadline.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The KC Kuok Scholarship 2025 at Monash University offers a fully funded undergraduate opportunity for financially disadvantaged students from Southeast Asia, covering tuition, living expenses, and more, with applications open from 2 May to 21 July 2025.