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Overview
Scholarship type
Merit based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
Up to AUD $225,000
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
Description
John Monash Scholarships recognise excellence and leadership, annually providing scholarships to outstanding Australian graduates to support them with post graduate study at the world’s best universities.
John Monash Scholarships recognise excellence and leadership, and celebrate one of Australia’s finest leaders: General Sir John Monash. Scholarships are awarded annually to outstanding Australian graduates to support them with post graduate study at the world’s best universities. Successful applicants have demonstrated excellence in their field, leadership potential, and a vision for how they can contribute to a better Australia. The John Monash Scholarships are not limited by age, gender, academic field of study or choice of overseas university.
Benefits
Between 15 and 20 postgraduate Scholarships are available, depending on the quality of the candidates, each valued at AUD $75,000 per year for a maximum of three years (up to AUD $225,000 ). For the applicants who receive a John Monash Scholarship, the benefits are immediate and enduring. John Monash Scholars achieve national and local recognition through the publicity offered to the Scholarships, and the Foundation and the John Monash Scholars form a professional network which continues to provide support for Scholars throughout their career.
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for a John Monash Scholarship you must:
In awarding John Monash Scholarships, factors considered include:
- Excellence in the candidate’s field of expertise – Usually a university degree obtained with outstanding results, but can also be demonstrated through prizes, awards, publications, performance, exhibitions and professional endeavours;
- Leadership – Candidates should demonstrate leadership experience or potential in the field of study, professional environment and/or the community.
- Research project or study program – Specific, well-developed case for support for the candidate’s study at the best overseas university in their field. It is not necessary to have been accepted at the institution at the time of applying for the scholarship;
- Proposed career pathway– Candidates must present a credible pathway, addressing an issue the applicant is passionate about, and which will be of benefit to Australia; and
- 3 references: outlining the applicants abilities and endorsing the proposed course of study. The may be any combination of academic, personal and professional.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Any
Locations
Netherlands
Nationality
Australian
Study experience required
Bachelor
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
01 Jul 2026