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John Monash support program
Applications open 1 May 2023
2024 John Monash Scholarships
About
The Sir John Monash Foundation was established in 2001 with an initial contribution from the Australian Federal Government together with further contributions from corporate and private sponsors and donors. Its purpose is to raise funds for, and to administer, Australia’s own postgraduate scholarships - the John Monash Scholarships - to foster leadership, expertise and international networks, as well as build Australia’s capabilities for the future.
The John Monash Scholarships are postgraduate scholarships awarded to outstanding Australians with leadership potential who wish to study overseas. The John Monash Scholarships are amongst the most important postgraduate scholarships currently available in Australia.
Key dates
UON NOI forms due to Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Research | ASAP |
Scholarship applications open | Monday 1 May 2023 |
UON draft applications received by the Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Research for review | Thursday 22 June 2023 |
Feedback provided to UON Applicants coordinated by Office of the | Thursday 6 July 2023 |
Scholarship applications close | Friday 14 July 2023, 11:59PM |
Short-listing Expert panels will review applications and recommend for interview by the State and Territory Selection Panels | Late July 2023 |
UON mock interview arranged by Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Research in preparation for State / National interview panels as required | August 2023 |
Interviews The State Selection Panel will interview candidates. The National Selection Panel will interview candidates. | September 2023 October 2023 |
Awards announced Recipients of a John Monash Scholarship are informed by the CEO of the Foundation a few days after the final interviews, and are publicly announced at a ceremony in December. | November 2023 |
Support for University of Newcastle student candidates
The University of Newcastle will provide our current students who intend to apply with a competitive edge when applying for a Sir John Monash Scholarship. The following steps have been established:
1. Application review and feedback
please complete the Notice of Intent to Apply form and email to research-training@newcastle.edu.au
The Monash Scholarship application review and feedback will be facilitated by Graduate Research and will be conducted by University of Newcastle Executive.
2. Mock interview
Applicants that are successful to interview stage will be provided with mock interviews. Mock interviews will be facilitated by Graduate Research.
University of Newcastle John Monash Alumni
2022 - Dr Laura Dryburgh
2020 - Dr Maria Balil, Mr Samuel Parker
2017 - Ms Catherine Richards
2017 - Dr Truong Ton
2014 - Mr Kumaran Nathan
Further information
Website: johnmonash.com
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.