Application is now open for John Monash Scholarships at Flinders University. Interested applicants are encouraged to send their applications in before the deadline date.
About Flinders University and Scholarship
A public research university with its main campus in Adelaide, Flinders University has 11 sites spread across South Australia and the Northern Territory. It was established in 1966 and was given the name Flinders in honor of British sailor Matthew Flinders, who in the early 19th century explored and mapped the coastlines of Australia and South Australia.
The main campus of Flinders University is located in Bedford Park in Adelaide’s south, and it is surrounded by 156 acres of gardens and native forest. Tonsley, Adelaide’s Central Business District, Renmark, Alice Springs, and Darwin are some other campuses. It belongs to the Innovative Research Universities (IRU) Group. Academically, the institution was a leader in interdisciplinary education, and its faculties of medicine and the humanities have consistently placed among the top 10 in the country.
According to the Australian Government’s Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching’s 2021 Graduate Outcome Survey – Longitudinal, Flinders University tops the country for postgraduate employment outcomes.
Outstanding Australian graduates who choose to pursue postgraduate studies at the top universities worldwide are given the John Monash Scholarships each year. The Scholarships are open to applicants of any age, gender, academic major, or university preference. Selected candidates must have shown brilliance in their chosen fields, leadership potential, and a desire to improve Australia. The Australian Government, companies in the commercial sector, academic institutions, and private citizens all proudly support the John Monash Scholarships.
Details about John Monash Scholarships at Flinders University:
Scholarship Sponsor: Australian Government, Private Sector Organisations, Universities, and Individuals
Scholarship Value: $75,000 per year
Number of awards: N/A
Study level: Postgraduate
Host Institution(s): Flinders University
Benefits:
- During every year of study (up to a maximum of three years), a stipend of $75,000 is provided.
- John Monash Scholars are eligible for partial or full fee exemptions from the following top colleges for specific degree types: The Universities of Groningen (Netherlands), King’s College London (UK), Cranfield University (UK), and IE University Madrid (Spain).
Eligibility Criteria for John Monash Scholarships
Candidates must:
- Possess Australian citizenship
- Have earned a degree from an Australian institution and are close to completing it
- Be prepared to start postgraduate studies abroad in the calendar year after the year of application; acceptance to the school is not required at the time of application.
Note: John Monash Scholarships are not available to applicants who have been awarded a Rhodes, Fulbright, or Ramsay scholarship.
Interview Date, Process, and Venue for John Monash Scholarships
Selection Standards
The following are taken into account while granting John Monash Scholarships:
- A degree earned with exceptional performance might serve as proof of excellence. Additionally, it may be shown through accolades, publications, performances, exhibits, businesses, and achievements in professional endeavors.
- Leadership: Applicants should present evidence of their ability or expertise in this area. This may originate from their academic pursuits, working surroundings, or communities.
- Citizenship: a well-defined professional path that shows the applicant’s capacity to contribute to Australia and a clear career trajectory that shows the contribution to society. This also makes a strong case for picking a college that is appropriate for the suggested field of study.
There must be three references. Senior individuals who can attest to the applicant’s leadership ability, whether in their fields of study, employment, or personal life, should serve as referees.
Application Procedure for John Monash Scholarships
You can fill out the application form here or submit your application online through the John Monash Foundation website. Please email the John Monash Foundation with any questions.
The Application Deadline is: July 14, 2023.