How much is the Raydon Scholarship?
AUD 23,837 per year at the current 2026 rate.
Is it fully funded?
No. It is a top-up paid in addition to an RTP Stipend or Monash Graduate Scholarship.
What is the deadline?
31 October each year.
What does this scholarship actually cover?
A prestigious Monash graduate-research top-up for research in social justice, inclusion, human rights, sustainability/environment or social policy.
Other verified benefits
AUD 23,837 annual living-allowance top-up, awarded in addition to an RTP Stipend or Monash Graduate Scholarship.
Costs not confirmed or not covered
Raydon is a top-up scholarship only. It does not itself pay tuition and requires the student to hold an eligible base stipend.
Who is eligible to apply?
Applicants must meet Monash's competitive graduate research scholarship requirements, work in an eligible theme/faculty and hold or receive a qualifying base stipend.
Six scholarships are offered each year. Applicants are automatically considered through the graduate research scholarship process.
Eligible countries
Domestic and international Monash graduate research applicants in eligible faculties and themes.
Language requirements
Monash English-language requirements apply.
Which documents should you prepare?
- Research proposal
- Academic transcripts
- Degree certificate
Which documents may be required conditionally?
- English test certificate
- Two reference letters
- Host supervisor commitment letter
How do you apply?
- Apply for Monash graduate research admission and central scholarships.
- Ensure your proposed research fits an eligible Raydon theme/faculty.
- Submit through myApp before 31 October.
- Eligible candidates are automatically considered.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Raydon Graduate Research Scholarship fully funded?
No. Raydon is an annual living-allowance top-up awarded in addition to a base RTP Stipend or Monash Graduate Scholarship.