Our Purpose
The General Sir John Monash Foundation was established in 2001 with an initial contribution from the Australian Federal Government together with further contributions from corporate and private sponsors and donors. Its purpose is to raise funds for, and to administer, Australia’s own postgraduate scholarships- the John Monash Scholarships- to foster leadership, expertise and international networks, as well as build Australia’s capabilities for the future.
The John Monash Scholarships are postgraduate scholarships awarded to outstanding Australians with leadership potential who wish to study overseas. The John Monash Scholarships are amongst the most important postgraduate scholarships currently available in Australia.
Our mission is to invest in outstanding Australians from all fields of endeavour who demonstrate remarkable qualities of leadership and have the ability to deliver outcomes and inspire others for the benefit of Australia.
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News & Events
Dasht-e-Barchi: can it ever be a safe place again?
Read the piece by 2017 Zelman Cowen John Monash Scholar Dr Katherine Franklin on the horrifying attack on the MSF hospital in Dasht-e-Barchi, Afghanistan and loss of innocent lives.
Reflections on Anzac Day during the COVID-19 lockdown
Read the piece by 2012 Origin Foundation John Monash Scholar Squadron Leader Chris Lowe.
Presentation ceremony of the 2020 John Monash Scholars
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Male / Female
202
Scholarships Awarded
443
Total Scholars Years
2.20
Average tenure of scholarships awarded
Our 2020 John Monash Scholars
Alexandra Devlin
Brooke Greenwood
Chloe D'Souza
Dylan Sherman
Eva Mackinley
Jessie Hughes
Joel Paterson
Jonty Coy
Dr Luke Milross
Dr Maria Bilal
Dr Matthew Lennon
Michael McGuire
Nicholas Duddy
Dr Prashanti Manchikanti
Robert Lean
Ruth Moorman
Ryan Parker
Samuel Parker
Tess Kelly
Thomas Jenkins
Scholar Publications
Committed Or Complacent: A Failing Response to the 2019 Horn of Africa Drought Crisis
By Dustin Barter