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The John Monash Scholarship
The John Monash Scholarship is a prestigious Australian postgraduate award that allows recipients to study in any field, at any international university, anywhere in the world.
To find out more about the application process and to confirm your eligibility, check how to apply.
About the scholarship
Inspired by General Sir John Monash, the John Monash Scholarship is valued at $100,000 AUD per year for up to three years of full-time postgraduate study, at any world-class university outside of Australia. Each year the Foundation awards between 14-20 scholarships, empowering our scholars to gain world-class expertise from their chosen institutions, to then deliver positive impact for Australia.
No matter the passion – science, technology, the arts or social impact – this scholarship is open to Australians of all ages and study areas and is designed for those who demonstrate excellence in their field, leadership aptitude and are motivated to contribute to a better future for Australia.
A scholarship that takes you to the world
Pursue a master’s or PhD at a world-class university that aligns with your ambitions.
Funding with flexibility
Receive $100,000 a year to flexibly cover tuition, accommodation and other living expenses.
Additional travel support
Get an extra travel allowance to help cover your flight costs to and from your study destination.
Be part of Australia's talent bank
Join a lifelong network of world-class leaders, driving innovation and shaping Australia’s future.
Why apply for a John Monash Scholarship
Receive $100,000 AUD for each year of study, up to a maximum of $300,000 AUD over three years, for tuition, living expenses and related costs, plus travel support.
No age, study area, or university restrictions — choose the best overseas university for your goals.
Join a global network of 280+ scholars, connecting with like-minded leaders.
Access our Leadership Academy, with opportunities to network and collaborate with leading Australian corporate, government and academic leaders.
Receive wellbeing support through our Foundation team and international Scholar network.
To find out more about the John Monash Scholarship application process and to check your eligibility, go to how to apply.
Where a John Monash Scholarship can take you
With freedom to study any field, at any university, anywhere in the world, 282 John Monash Scholars have pursued postgraduate degrees at the world’s most prestigious universities.
Additional fee waivers or bursaries are also available if you complete your studies with one of our partner universities:
Kings College London, United Kingdom — an additional £5,000 bursary
Cranfield University, United Kingdom — a full fee waiver for Masters programs at all schools (except the MBA)
IE University Madrid, Spain — an additional 30% fee waiver
University of Groningen, Netherlands — a full fee waiver for PhD programs
Beyond graduation day
— lifelong leadership development
As a John Monash Scholar, you’ll join an active, lifelong network of world-class leaders driven by innovation. From urban renewal through to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge systems, this talent bank is already creating impact in critical areas that will define Australia’s prosperity.
Through our Leadership Academy, you’ll have access to ongoing, personalised mentoring, exclusive events, professional development programs and collaborative grant opportunities with other Scholars to push the limits of what’s possible in your field.
“Without the John Monash Scholarship, I would never have been empowered with the skills or confidence required to take the leap from clinical practice to establishing Yarn.”
Rebecca Keeley (2022 John Monash Scholar)
MBA, University of Oxford
Speech Pathologist and CEO, Yarn
Nationally supported
by outstanding Australian leaders
The General Sir John Monash Foundation is proudly supported by Commonwealth and state governments, leading corporates, Australian universities and generous individuals and foundations who make our scholarships possible.
Many of our scholarships carry the names of these valued supporters, recognising their contribution to the success of our Scholars.
To find out more, go to our partners.
