General Sir John Monash Scholarships 2024

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 are motivated to contribute to a better Australia. 

Who Can Apply

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

• Be an Australian Citizen;
• Have completed or be about to complete a full degree from an Australian University, and;
• 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.

The Scholarships support any postgraduate degree overseas however the Applicant must be able to argue the merits of the chosen course and institution. The Foundation encourages applicants to explore where dynamic, innovative work is being done in their field. 

The General Sir John Monash Foundation always seeks applicants who intend to study in a broad range of areas across medicine, science, engineering, business, law, humanities and all aspects of the arts -  including music, literature, performance and fine art. 

Commencement of Studies

The Scholarships are granted for the commencement of a study programme in the calendar year following the year of application and selection. To be eligible for the John Monash Scholarship you must plan on undertaking your postgraduate degree the year after application and selection. E.g. an applicant submitting an application in the 2022 calendar year, must be planning on commencing their studies in the 2023 calendar year (at any stage). 

Criteria for the John Monash Scholarships

In awarding John Monash Scholarships, factors considered include:

• Excellence – This may been evidenced through a university degree obtained with outstanding results, but can also be demonstrated through prizes, awards, publications, performance, exhibitions, enterprises and excellence in professional endeavours;
• Leadership – Candidates should demonstrate leadership experience or potential in the field of study, professional environment and/or the community.
• Relevance of proposed study – 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 that evidences ability to contribute to Australia – Candidates must present a career trajectory, addressing how they will contribute to and benefit Australia.

What is it worth?

Control your destiny with a John Monash Scholarship

• Choose any overseas university to best support your field of study
• Receive $70,000 AUD for each year of study (maximum length of study is 3 years at a total of $210,000 AUD)
• Get travel support and advice for relocating overseas
• Join a collaborative and networking alumni of 215 John Monash Scholars to date, who are working in Australia as well as internationally, responding to the greatest challenges of our time
• Benefit from ongoing professional development and enhance your capacity for leadership

Exclusively gifted John Monash Scholarships -

• The Roth/Segal John Monash Harvard Scholarship is awarded to a Scholar who has chosen to study at Harvard University.
• The John and Anna Belfer Trust John Monash Scholarship is awarded to a Scholar who has chosen to study at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

Receive an additional fee waiver from universities that have partnered with the John Monash Foundation –

• Kings College London
• Cranfield University
• IE University

It is important to research a variety of universities and the courses they offer so you can make an informed decision on which institution will best support your chosen field of study. For any questions, please email: info@johnmonash.com.