John Monash Foundation Scholarships

The John Monash Scholarships are awarded annually to outstanding Australian graduates to support them with postgraduate study at the world’s best universities. The scholarships are not limited by age, gender, academic field of study or choice of university, with successful applicants having demonstrated excellence in their field, leadership potential and a vision for how they can contribute to a better Australia. The John Monash Scholarships are proudly supported by the Australian Government, private sector organisations, universities and individuals.

Applications open

1 May 2023

Applications closed

14 Jul 2023

Application type

Application required
How to apply

Benefit type

General allowance
Full benefit details

Citizenship requirements

Australian / domestic student

Total value

$75,000 - $225,000

Applicable study areas

All study areas

Number of scholarships awarded

Approximately 20

  • "There is no way to overstate the impact that the John Monash Scholarship had on my life. It permitted me to undertake my Master of Fine Arts studies at the University of California, Los Angeles in the Interdisciplinary Studio program. During my time there I have had the opportunity to study with some of the leading visual artists practicing today including Mary Kelly, Barbara Kruger and Andrea Fraser. Being part of the community at UCLA has also enabled me to create incredible networks with peers and visiting professors that has inordinately furthered my career in the field of art, make the transition from lawyer to artist, and contribute to the growing field of legal aesthetics."
    Read Shevaun Wright's story
  • Eligibility & selection criteria

    Eligibility

    To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:

    • ­Be an Australian citizen
    • Have completed or be about to complete a full degree from an Australian university
    • Be planning to undertake postgraduate study at an overseas university commencing in the calendar year following the year of application and selection (it is not necessary to have already been accepted to the institution at the time of applying)

    Applicants  who have been successful in securing a Rhodes, Fulbright or Ramsay scholarship are not eligibile for a John Monash Scholarship.

    Selection criteria

    In awarding John Monash Scholarships, factors considered include:

    • Excellence in the candidate’s field of expertise – may be evidenced through a degree obtained with outstanding results. It can also be demonstrated through prizes, awards, publications, performances, exhibitions, enterprises and excellence in professional endeavours.
    • Leadership – applicants should demonstrate leadership experience or potential. This can come from their studies, professional environments and/or the community.
    • Citizenship - a clearly identified career pathway that evidences applicant’s ability to contribute to Australia and a clear career trajectory that demonstrates the benefit to society. This includes a well-developed case for choosing a university relevant to the proposed area of study.

    3 references are required. Referees should be senior people who can speak to the applicant’s leadership capabilities, whether they be academic, professional or personal.

  • Application process
  • When will I know the outcome?

    All applicants should expect to hear if they are being progressed to the state interview round on (approximately) the 15th of August. This notification will be by email.

What are the benefits?

  • A stipend of AU$75,000 per year for each year of study (up to a maximum of 3 years)
  • The following world class universities offer partial or full fee waivers to John Monash Scholars, for certain degree types: King’s College London (UK), Cranfield University (UK), IE University Madrid (Spain) and The University of Groningen (The Netherlands)

For complete listings of faculty-specific scholarships, please see individual faculty websites.

The information listed here is subject to change without notice. Where we have listed information about jointly run scholarships programs, please also see our partners' websites. Information describing the number and value of scholarships awarded is indicative.