General Sir John Monash Awards
General Sir John Monash Awards
| Applications open |
1 May 2024
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|---|---|
| Applications close |
1 July 2024
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| Payment per year |
$75000 per annum
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| Duration |
up to 3 years
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| Degree |
Postgraduate Research
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| Citizenship |
Australian Citizens
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| Type of Scholarship |
Academic
Study Abroad and Exchange
Travel Scholarships
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| Available In |
All Faculties
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| Available To |
Future Students
Commencing Students
Continuing Students
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The John Monash Scholarship
John Monash Scholarships are awarded to outstanding Australian graduates to support them with postgraduate study at leading universities around the world. 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.
Scholarship recipients receive AU$75,000 per year for each year of their study program (up to 3 years maximum); they also become part of our John Monash Foundation Leadership Academy, which enables opportunities for future collaboration and connection.
Applications open 1 May 2024
Applications close 1 July 2024
How to apply Visit our website for application information.
Benefit
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: Cranfield University (UK), IE University Madrid (Spain), King’s College London (UK), The University of Groningen (The Netherlands), and Weizman Institute of Science (Israel).
Citizenship requirements Australian citizen
Applicable study fields All study fields
Locations Any university outside of Australia
Number of Scholarships awarded yearly 14-20
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Be an Australian citizen
- Have completed (or nearly completed) a degree with an Australian university
- Be planning to undertake postgraduate study overseas commencing in the calendar year following the year of application (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 eligible for a John Monash Scholarship.
Selection criteria
- Excellence - 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.
John Monash Scholarship Information Webinars
- Thursday May 2, 5:30 – 6:30pm AEST.
- Tuesday June 4, 5:30 – 6:30pm AEST.
Information and registrations here.
Further information and enquiries www.johnmonash.com or Info@johnmonsh.com
Alumni awarded 2023 John Monash Scholarships
Posted on Nov 28 2022 by Eleanor Danenberg
Left: Alex Schutz. Right: Henry Marshall. Photos: Supplied.
Two University of Adelaide alumni have been recognised in the 2023 General Sir John Monash Scholars postgraduate awards.
The scholarships are awarded to outstanding students with leadership potential who wish to study overseas.
Fifteen scholarships were awarded nationally including to two University of Adelaide alumni, Alex Schutz and Henry Marshall.....