Monash University
MRS Queer Leadership scholarship
Inviting students from all countries of diverse genders and sexualities.
Key details
Value
Up to $3500
Length of Support
1 Year
Number Offered
2
About this scholarship
Monash Residential Services (MRS) on-campus accommodation represents a diverse and inclusive community and residents represent cultures, religions, races, and beliefs from all over the world. MRS is committed to maintaining LGBTIQA+ inclusivity within these diverse communities that house over 3000 residents. This scholarship will serve as a pathway to provide students of diverse genders and sexualities the capability to afford accommodation on campus at MRS, in a community that is accepting and respectful of their diversity.
Eligibility
You must be one of the following:
- An Australian citizen
- A New Zealand citizen
- Australian permanent resident
- Australian humanitarian visa holder
- An International student
You must meet the following criteria:
- Enrolled or intending to enroll full-time in an undergraduate or postgraduate degree at a Monash campus in Australia.
- Be intending to reside at MRS or a current resident with MRS. You must apply directly to Monash Residential Services (MRS) for on-campus accommodation.
- Identifies as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer* (LGBTIQA+).
- Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed.
*In this context queer is used as an umbrella term to describe people of diverse genders and sexualities.
Benefits
- Full scholarship: $350 paid monthly by MRS as rental rebates over 10 months (February to November).
- Half scholarship: $175 paid monthly by MRS as rental rebates over 10 months (February to November).
Eligible Degrees
- Bachelor
Eligible Institutions
Monash University
Eligible Study Fields
B
Business & ManagementC
Creative ArtsE
Engineering & MathematicsH
Humanities, Arts & Social SciencesI
IT & Computer ScienceL
Law, Legal Studies & JusticeS
SciencesT
Teaching & EducationSelection criteria
- Based on academic achievement and interview performance, demonstrating:
- Commitment to promoting awareness and understanding of issues that may affect people of diverse genders and sexualities.
- Confidence about sharing that knowledge in order to make a difference.
Application process
- Apply for the MRS Queer Leadership scholarship using this application form.
- This scholarship cannot be deferred.
- Can be held with another accommodation scholarship provided the total amount does not exceed the cost of the rent.
Retention requirements
- Dependent upon your ongoing participation in LGBTIQA+ inclusion activities at MRS.
- Recipients must maintain full-time enrolment.
- Recipients must maintain a Weighted Average Mark of 70 (credit average) each semester.
- Recipients must remain in residency with Monash Residential Services and not be in breach of any current Monash Residential Services Conditions of Residency.