Tuesday, 9 June 2009
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 .
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