John Monash Scholarship

The General Sir John Monash Foundation provides postgraduate scholarships to support outstanding Australians to undertake studies anywhere in the world.  

The Scholarship’s purpose is to foster Australian leadership, expertise and international networks for the long-term benefit of the country. The John Monash Scholarship is emblematic of our country's academic talent, diversity and leadership excellence.  

Successful Scholarship applicants demonstrate excellence in their field, leadership aptitude, and are motivated to contribute to a better future for Australia. 

Am I eligible for a John Monash Scholarship? 

To be eligible for a John Monash Scholarship you must: 

• be an Australian citizen; 

• have completed (or nearly completed) a degree with an Australian university; 

• be planning to undertake postgraduate study at an overseas university commencing in the calendar year following the year that you apply; and 

• be able to argue the merits of your chosen course, institution, and how you are best positioned to drive progress in your chosen field. 

Applicants who are successful in securing a Rhodes, Fulbright or Ramsay scholarship are not eligible to hold a John Monash Scholarship concurrently. 

Key Scholarship Selection Criteria 

1. Excellence may be evidenced by outstanding academic results, prizes, awards, publications, performances, exhibitions, enterprises and professional endeavours.  

2. Leadership may be demonstrated in an applicant’s academic and professional environments and/or their community involvement. 

3. Citizenship refers to the capacity of the applicant’s identified career trajectory to positively impact society. This includes a well-developed case for choosing a university relevant to the proposed study field and program. 

Benefits 

Unlike other scholarship awards, the John Monash Scholarship is not limited by age, location, field of study, or institution.  

• Choose from any overseas university to best support your proposed study program. 

• Join the network of 264 John Monash Scholars to date, a collaborative and actively connected global community.  

• Gain admission into the John Monash Foundation Leadership Academy, an alumni group that provides lifelong career support, professional development and networking opportunities.  

• Successful applicants are supported by the Foundation to navigate international relocation and the Foundation supports the wellbeing of students through our international Scholar networks. 

• Receive $80,000 AUD for each year of study (maximum funding is $240,000 AUD for 3 years of study) plus travel support.

• Scholars studying at one of the Foundation’s partner universities are eligible to receive an additional fee waiver. For information about fee waivers, see here.   

Responsibilities 

• Scholars must behave in a manner appropriate to their position as an ambassador for the Foundation and its supporters. This includes not engaging in any activity which is likely to harm the reputation of the Foundation.

The John Monash Foundation partner universities