Master of Commerce Scholarship

Master of Commerce Scholarship

Sir John Monash Fee Scholarship

The Master of Commerce is a two-year research-oriented programme preparing students for a PhD and an academic career. This programme offers thorough academic grounding in asset pricing, corporate finance, financial institutions, and behavioural finance. It provides the skills required to undertake original research, such as econometrics, coding, and academic writing. Upon successful completion of the MCom degree, selected students will progress to the PhD programme (3 years). The MCom programme is the perfect pathway to the PhD programme for students who pursue an academic career.

Upon successful completion of the Master of Commerce,  displaying exceptional proficiency, students progress to the PhD program in finance. Students intending to pursue the 5-year PhD program in finance will be given priority during selection.

Applications

30 Apr - 15 Oct 2023

Total scholarship value

Tuition fees plus allowance of $31,000

Number offered

Up to eight

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Master of Commerce

Jia

In the Master of Commerce (MCom) program, I have found myself immersed in a dynamic and stimulating research environment. The generous scholarship that supports my studies has been instrumental, not only in easing financial burdens but also in enabling me to engage deeply with a highly selective and research-intensive program. The faculty members are not only experts in their fields but are also genuinely committed to nurturing students' academic and professional growth.

Throughout my journey here, I have been able to collaborate closely with these outstanding scholars, gaining invaluable insights and guidance. I am confident that the solid foundation laid during the program will be a cornerstone in my pursuit of a prolific research career.

Am I eligible?
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:

• A current full-time Monash student enrolled or intending to enrol in the Master of Commerce degree
• You are not eligible for this scholarship if you are, or become, employed on a continuing basis or a fixed term contract for 3 months or greater.

Benefits

• Tuition fees paid, plus an allowance of $31,000 per annum up to two years

Number offered

• Up to eight

Selection criteria

• Selected based outstanding academic achievement, interest in finance research careers and interview performance.

To retain this scholarship:

• The department has the discretion to cancel the scholarship after the first year if your eligibility to proceed into the PhD program is deemed unsuitable.
• You must maintain full-time enrolment.

How to apply

• Applications are submitted directly to the faculty . Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend a 30-minute interview with a panel constituted by the Master of Commerce Programme Director
• The scholarship can be deferred under special circumstances only.

Every scholarship may have a different application process – or none at all. Read the application details carefully and submit your application by the deadline. For more details, visit our scholarships application page.