General Sir John Monash Foundation

26/05/2026

Are you a future John Monash Scholar?

You could receive $100,000 a year for up to three years to pursue a master’s or PhD at any university outside Australia.

Applications close 30 June 2026.

Learn more and apply now at johnmonash.com/apply

18/05/2026

The John Monash Scholarship offers $100,000 a year for up to three years, supporting outstanding Australians to pursue a master’s or PhD at any university outside Australia.

Whether your passion lies in science, technology, the arts or social impact, this scholarship is open to Australians of all ages and study areas.

We’re looking for individuals who demonstrate excellence, leadership potential and an ambition to shape a better future for Australia.

Applications close 30 June 2026. Apply now at johnmonash.com/apply

30/04/2026

Applications for the 2027 John Monash Scholarships are now open.

The John Monash Scholarship offers $100,000 a year for up to three years, supporting outstanding Australians to pursue a master’s or PhD at any university outside Australia.

Whether your passion lies in science, technology, the arts or social impact — this scholarship is open to Australians of all ages and study areas.

We’re looking for individuals who demonstrate excellence, leadership potential and an ambition to shape a better future for Australia.

Apply now at johnmonash.com/apply

30/04/2026

Racheline Tantular is bringing Asia-Pacific insight to the future of Australian policy 🌏

Now studying at the London School of Economics as the 2025 Zelman Cowen John Monash Scholar, she’s building the expertise to tackle complex regional challenges and strengthen Australia’s global role.

Read more: https://www.johnmonash.com/racheline-tantular-on-bridging-asia-pacific-perspectives-and-australian-policy-at-the-london-school-of-economics/

As a former CEO and now Deputy Chair of the ASEAN-Australia Strategic Youth Partnership who has worked across Australia, Japan, and Southeast Asia, Racheline Tantular is not new to complexity; she’s built a career in it.

23/03/2026

From interpreting classrooms in Queensland to studying at one of the world’s leading centres for Deaf studies in London, Bernadette Dillon is taking her passion for sign language to the global stage.

The 2025 Queensland Government John Monash Scholar is now studying a Master of Science in Language Sciences (Sign Language and Deaf Studies) at University College London.

Learn more about her interdisciplinary studies: https://www.johnmonash.com/bernadette-dillon-on-expanding-the-language-of-possibility-at-university-college-london/

15/03/2026

Cara Faulkner (2025 Australian Universities’ John Monash Scholar) is peering deeper into our Universe at the University of Birmingham.

Learn more about what she is discovering on her John Monash Scholarship:
https://www.johnmonash.com/cara-faulkner-on-peering-deeper-into-our-universe-at-the-university-of-birmingham/

When Cara Faulkner arrived at the University of Birmingham to begin her Doctor of Philosophy in Physics and Astronomy, she stepped into a global research

10/03/2026

It's official! Her Excellency the Honourable Sam Mostyn AC has officially recognised 18 outstanding Australians as this year’s John Monash Scholars in a special ceremony at Government House.

From infrastructure, aerospace, the law and healthcare, these future leaders are set to tackle some of Australia’s biggest challenges. With the support of the John Monash Scholarship, they’ll gain the expertise, networks and global experience to drive real impact.

Joined by the Foundation's Chairman Jillian Segal AO, CEO Ross Youngman and our generous donors and supporters, including the Minister for Education the Honourable Jason Clare MP, the evening was a true celebration of leadership, service and community.

We can’t wait to see what these Scholars achieve!

18/02/2026

From the wards to global health policy, Dr William Choy (2025 Roden Cutler NSW John Monash Scholar) is at the University of Oxford strengthening Australia’s response to health inequity.

Read the full story: https://www.johnmonash.com/dr-will-choy-on-the-future-of-global-health-policy-at-the-university-of-oxford/

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18/12/2025

What does community look like when you’re 14,000km from home?

Anish Badgeri (2025 Geoff Gallop John Monash Scholar) reflects on leadership as mindset, the value of global perspective and how international study can deepen impact back home.

Read his story: https://www.johnmonash.com/anish-badgeri-on-finding-community-and-rethinking-education-at-university-college-london/

18/12/2025

As 2025 comes to a close, we reflect on a year marked by both progress and profound loss. We join Australians across the country in mourning the lives lost in the tragic attacks at Bondi, and we hold the victims, their families and all those affected in our thoughts.

Despite this devastating tragedy, 2025 has been a year of meaningful milestones for the General Sir John Monash Foundation, including welcoming our 300th John Monash Scholar. Chief Executive Officer Ross Youngman shares a brief reflection on the year and what lies ahead for our community in 2026.

Read the update here: https://www.johnmonash.com/from-the-chief-executive-a-year-in-review/

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