Flinders University The John Monash Scholarship 2025

The John Monash Scholarship enables talented Australians to pursue a master’s or PhD program at any world-class university outside of Australia, with no restrictions on field of study or institution.

The scholarship can be used towards tuition fees, accommodation and other living expenses. Scholars receive personalised career support and lifelong leadership development through the John Monash Foundation Leadership Academy.

• 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

The John Monash Scholarship provides an annual stipend of $100,000 AUD for up to three years of study. Funds can be used to flexibly cover:

• Tuition fees
• Accommodation
• Other living expenses.

The total amount of funding you are eligible for depends on the length of your chosen program:

• One-year master’s degree receives $100,000 AUD
• Two-year master’s degree receives $200,000 AUD
• Three-year PhD (or DPhil) program* receives $300,000 AUD.

*Important: If your program exceeds three years, you must self-fund the remaining costs.

You will also receive an additional one-off travel allowance to assist with flights from Australia to your country of study.

Requirements for The John Monash Scholarship Qualification

To be eligible to apply for a John Monash Scholarship you must: 

• Be an Australian citizen
• Have completed (or will complete by 31 December 2025) an undergraduate degree at an Australian university
• Plan to start a full-time master's degree or PhD at an accredited university outside Australia, commencing no earlier than 2026
• Commence your studies within 12 months of being awarded the scholarship.

You are not eligible if you are:

• Seeking funding for current postgraduate study or programs starting in 2025
• Seeking funding for study at an Australian university
• Holding a Rhodes, Fulbright or Ramsay Scholarship for the same program for which you are applying for a John Monash Scholarship.

  John Monash Scholars demonstrate academic excellence, outstanding leadership potential, and have a strong vision to build Australia’s capabilities for the future, based on the qualities modelled by General Sir John Monash.

  To be a successful in your application, you must demonstrate:

• Academic excellence: This may be evidenced by outstanding academic results, prizes, awards, publications, performances, exhibitions, enterprises and professional endeavours. There is no minimum GPA required, however you must show evidence of your academic ability and capacity to manage the academic rigour of your chosen postgraduate degree.
• Outstanding leadership potential: This may be demonstrated in an academic environment, professional environment and/or your involvement with community.
• A strong vision to build Australia’s capabilities for the future: This may be demonstrated through explaining your career goals, how your career will benefit Australia, and why your chosen university and program are the best fit to help you achieve this.

Interview date, Process and Venue for The John Monash Scholarship

John Monash Scholars demonstrate academic excellence, outstanding leadership potential, and have a strong vision to build Australia’s capabilities for the future, based on the qualities modelled by General Sir John Monash.

To be a successful in your application, you must demonstrate:

1. Academic excellence: This may be evidenced by outstanding academic results, prizes, awards, publications, performances, exhibitions, enterprises and professional endeavours. There is no minimum GPA required, however you must show evidence of your academic ability and capacity to manage the academic rigour of your chosen postgraduate degree.
2. Outstanding leadership potential: This may be demonstrated in an academic environment, professional environment and/or your involvement with community.
3. A strong vision to build Australia’s capabilities for the future: This may be demonstrated through explaining your career goals, how your career will benefit Australia, and why your chosen university and program are the best fit to help you achieve this.

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Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit Flinders University scholarship webpage