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The General Sir John Monash Awards are now open for applications. These awards are the most prestigious Australian scholarships available offering $150,000 over three years to study anywhere in the world.

Each Award provides up to AU $150,000 (Australian income tax exempt) over three years. Awards support study for a degree of PhD, DPhil or equivalent or to a relevant professional Masters Degree at universities, which are the best in the field.

Eight Awards are made annually - forty eight Awards have been made to date.
Applications close on 31 August 2009.

The selection criteria are as follows:

1) The Awards are open to Australian citizens of any age or gender with:

• Outstanding intellect, including academic achievement;
• Demonstrated leadership qualities and potential;
• Altruism, demonstrated through community service; and
• Integrity and excellent presentation and communication skills.

2) In their careers, Award Winners are expected to make a significant contribution to Australia.

3) The Award Winners are chosen on a national basis by a National Awards Committee. Applicants are interviewed and short-listed first by State and Territory Panels, chaired by current or retired Vice-Chancellors. The Committee and Panels include academic, business and community leaders.

The purpose of the Awards:

• The Awards are to develop Australia's future leaders.
• They recognise and promote excellence in scholarship and leadership.
• They assist in the education of outstanding young Australian achievers at the best universities overseas.
• They enable the formation of global networks by Australia's future leaders.
• The Awards are Australia's equivalent of prestigious scholarships offered by other countries.

For further information about the General Sir John Monash Awards please visit the website .