Key scholarship details
Application status
Open for applications
Applications open
1 May 2025
Applications close
30 Jun 2025
Benefit amount
$100,000 - $300,000
Eligible study level
Graduate coursework, Graduate research
Eligible student type
Domestic students
Eligible study stage
Current study, Alumni
Benefit duration
One or more years
Summary
The John Monash Foundation Scholarships are awarded annually to outstanding Australian graduates to support them with graduate 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.
Benefits
- A stipend of AU$100,000 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 further details, see John Monash Scholarship.
Amount:
$100,000 - $300,000
Duration:
One or more years
Quantity:
20
Eligibility and selection criteria
Eligibility
To be considered 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)
- Meet the John Monash Scholarship eligibility requirements
Applicants who have been successful in securing a Rhodes, Fulbright or Ramsay scholarship are not eligibile for a John Monash Scholarship.
Selection criteria
Eligible candidates will be selected based on demonstrated excellence in the candidate's field of expertise, a desire and potential to lead and a clear career pathway that benefits Australian society.
For further details, see John Monash Scholarship.
Study level:
Graduate coursework, Graduate research
Student type:
Domestic students
Study stage type:
Current study, Alumni
Study area:
Agricultural and veterinary sciences; Architecture, building, planning and design; Arts, humanities and social sciences; Business and economics; Education; Engineering; Environment; Health; Information technology and computer science; Law; Music, visual and performing arts; Science
Need help understanding the process?
Visit our scholarship guideApplication
How to apply
- All applications must be submitted online via the John Monash Foundation website
- For enquiries, please email the John Monash Foundation
Status:
Open for applications
Applications open:
1 May 2025
Applications close:
30 Jun 2025
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.
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