Curtin University 2026 Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarships

The Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarships were established through the generosity of the founder of the Ramsay Centre, Mr Paul Ramsay. Scholarships are open annually to Australian citizens to pursue graduate study abroad. The aim of the scholarships is to enable coursework and/or research to be undertaken at the world’s best universities and colleges for up to two years (and in select cases up to three years). Levels of support for tuition and living costs are fully competitive with such prestigious awards as the General Sir John Monash, Commonwealth, Rhodes and Fulbright Scholarships. Scholarships are valued at up to AUS$100,000 p.a. towards tuition, living and travel expenses.

• Table of Content
• About Curtin University
• Curtin University Postgraduate Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Curtin University Postgraduate Scholarship
• Requirements for Curtin University Postgraduate Scholarship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Curtin University Postgraduate Scholarship
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

Curtin University Postgraduate Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Curtin University Postgraduate Scholarship

The majority of scholarships will be awarded to students to pursue graduate study at the world’s best universities abroad, normally for up to 2 years (and select cases up to three years). Scholarships cover tuition fees and living expenses. Value: up to AUS$100,000 p.a.

Requirements for Curtin University Postgraduate Scholarship Qualification

Citizenship

• Australian Citizen
• Australian Permanent Resident

Eligible courses

• Masters and PhDs at any overseas university in any field. 

Please note:

• Short courses, research appointments, medical research (outside of a Masters or PhD program), post-doctoral research, visiting fellowships or any other research appointments are not eligible. 
• Scholarships are only granted to students commencing or continuing in person (and not online only) full-time postgraduate study outside of Australia after the application submission date. Scholars must commence their studies within twelve months of award of a Scholarship.

Interview date, Process and Venue for Curtin University Postgraduate Scholarship

Ramsay scholars will be selected on the basis of:

• Strength of character, demonstrated leadership qualities, and commitment to serve others as demonstrated by their contribution to the community, public debate or professional involvement.
• Outstanding academic achievement, and breadth and depth of intellectual vision.
• Commitment to advancing a richer and deeper understanding of our civilisation obtained through the study of its history, philosophy, legal and political systems, religion, literature and languages, science and social sciences, music, art and architecture.

The scholarships are granted for commencement of study in the year of application.

The Ramsay Centre will also consider applications from students who have already commenced graduate study abroad by the time of the 2025 scholarship round, as long as they have at least one academic year remaining of their program.

Check also:
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UBC 2027
Chevening Scholarship 2027

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For any questions relating to the postgraduate scholarships please email: [email protected]

For more information, kindly visit Curtin University sholarship webpage.