Flinders University 2023 The John Monash Scholarship

The John Monash Scholarships are awarded annually to outstanding Australian graduates to support them with postgraduate study at the world’s best universities.

The Scholarships are not limited by age, gender, academic field of study or choice of university, with successful applicants having demonstrated excellence in their field, leadership potential and a vision for how they can contribute to a better Australia.

The John Monash Scholarships are proudly supported by the Australian Government, private sector organisations, universities and individuals.

• Table of Content
• About Flinders University
• The John Monash Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of The John Monash Scholarship
• Requirements for The John Monash Scholarship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for The John Monash Scholarship
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Flinders University

Flinders University is a public university in Adelaide, South Australia. Founded in 1966, it was named in honour of navigator Matthew Flinders, who explored and surveyed the South Australian coastline in the early 19th century. Flinders is a verdant university[citation needed] and a member of the Innovative Research Universities (IRU) Group and ranks in the 10-16 bracket in Australia and 36th in the world of those established less than 50 years. Academically, the university pioneered a cross-disciplinary approach to education, and its faculties of medicine and the humanities are ranked amon... continue reading

The John Monash Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of The John Monash Scholarship

• A stipend of AU$75,000 per year for each year of study (up to a maximum of 3 years)
• The following world class universities offer partial or full fee waivers to John Monash Scholars, for certain degree types: King’s College London (UK), Cranfield University (UK), IE University Madrid (Spain) and The University of Groningen (The Netherlands)

Requirements for The John Monash Scholarship Qualification

Applicants must:

• Be an Australian citizen
• Have completed (or nearly completed) a degree with an Australian university
• Be planning to undertake postgraduate study overseas commencing in the calendar year following the year of application (it is not necessary to have already been accepted to the institution at the time of applying)

Applicants who have been successful in securing a Rhodes, Fulbright or Ramsay scholarship are not eligible for a John Monash Scholarship.

Interview date, Process and Venue for The John Monash Scholarship

Selection Criteria

In awarding John Monash Scholarships, factors considered include:

• Excellence - may be evidenced through a degree obtained with outstanding results. It can also be demonstrated through prizes, awards, publications, performances, exhibitions, enterprises and excellence in professional endeavours.
• Leadership - applicants should demonstrate leadership experience or potential. This can come from their studies, professional environments and/or the community.
• Citizenship - a clearly identified career pathway that evidences applicant’s ability to contribute to Australia and a clear career trajectory that demonstrates the benefit to society. This includes a well-developed case for choosing a university relevant to the proposed area of study.

3 references are required. Referees should be senior people who can speak to the applicant’s leadership capabilities, whether they be academic, professional or personal. 

Application Deadline

How to Apply

All applications must be submitted online via the John Monash Foundation website

For enquiries: Please email the John Monash Foundation

Submit an application

For more details, visit Flinders University website.