The John Monash Scholarship enables talented Australians to pursue a master’s or PhD program at any world-class university outside of Australia, with no restrictions on field of study or institution.

If successful in your application, you will receive $100,000 AUD for each year of study up to a maximum of $300,000 AUD. The scholarship can be used towards tuition fees, accommodation and other living expenses. Scholars receive personalised career support and lifelong leadership development through the John Monash Foundation Leadership Academy.

Applications open 1 May 2025

Applications close 30 June 2025

How to apply Visit our website for application information.

Benefit

The John Monash Scholarship provides an annual stipend of $100,000 AUD for up to three years of study. Funds can be used to flexibly cover:

• tuition fees
• accommodation
• other living expenses.

The total amount of funding you are eligible for depends on the length of your chosen program:

• One-year master’s degree receives $100,000 AUD
• Two-year master’s degree receives $200,000 AUD
• Three-year PhD (or DPhil) program* receives $300,000 AUD.

*Important: If your program exceeds three years, you must self-fund the remaining costs.

You will also receive an additional one-off travel allowance to assist with flights from Australia to your country of study.

The General Sir John Monash Foundation does not provide any other postgraduate funding outside of the John Monash Scholarship.

Choosing a university and program

The John Monash Scholarship gives you the opportunity to study in any field, at any world-class university, anywhere in the world.

Your application should justify how your chosen university and program:

• is the best fit for your future career
• advances progress in your field
• will help contribute to your area of study, and positively impact Australia.

You do not need to apply or have an offer before submitting your application. You will be expected, however, to have done your research on the admissions process, timeline and eligibility requirements of the program. There is no restriction on university choice but additional fee waivers and bursaries are offered with partner universities. 

Citizenship requirements Australian citizen

Applicable study fields All study fields

Locations Any university outside of Australia

Number of Scholarships awarded yearly 14-20

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for a John Monash Scholarship you must: 

• be an Australian citizen
• have completed (or will complete by 31 December 2025) an undergraduate degree at an Australian university
• plan to start a full-time master's degree or PhD at an accredited university outside Australia, commencing no earlier than 2026
• commence your studies within 12 months of being awarded the scholarship.

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

Selection criteria

John Monash Scholars demonstrate academic excellence, outstanding leadership potential, and have a strong vision to build Australia’s capabilities for the future, based on the qualities modelled by General Sir John Monash.

To be a successful in your application, you must demonstrate:

• Academic excellence: This may be evidenced by outstanding academic results, prizes, awards, publications, performances, exhibitions, enterprises and professional endeavours. There is no minimum GPA required, however you must show evidence of your academic ability and capacity to manage the academic rigour of your chosen postgraduate degree.
• Outstanding leadership potential: This may be demonstrated in an academic environment, professional environment and/or your involvement with community.
• A strong vision to build Australia’s capabilities for the future: This may be demonstrated through explaining your career goals, how your career will benefit Australia, and why your chosen university and program are the best fit to help you achieve this.

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.....

Read more https://www.adelaide.edu.au/newsroom/news/list/2022/11/28/alumni-awarded-2023-john-monash-scholarships