From the first awards in 2003, the General Sir John Monash Foundation has celebrated a fruitful partnership with the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, enabling Australia's future leaders to achieve a post-graduate education at the world’s leading universities. The Commonwealth Bank has supported the award of twelve named Commonwealth Bank John Monash Scholarships so far, and countless others through sponsorship. Those wearing the title of an official Commonwealth Bank John Monash Scholar continue to demonstrate leadership at both a national and international level.
The Honour Roll of Commonwealth Bank Scholars
Reuben Finighan
2016 Commonwealth Bank Scholar
Lydia Braunack-Mayer
2015 Commonwealth Bank Scholar
Claire Daniel
2015 Commonwealth Bank John Monash Scholar
Dr Vafa Ghazavi
2017 Commonwealth Bank John Monash Scholar
William Witheridge
2018 Commonwealth Bank John Monash Scholar
Ashlee Uren
2019 Commonwealth Bank John Monash Scholar
Alexander Makarowsky
2019 Commonwealth Bank John Monash Scholar
Alli Devlin
2020 Commonwealth Bank John Monash Scholar
Mark Chia
2021 Commonwealth Bank John Monash Scholar
Timothy Rownes
2022 Commonwealth Bank John Monash Scholar
Hugo Rourke
2023 Commonwealth Bank John Monash Scholar
Georgina Ryan
2024 Commonwealth Bank John Monash Scholar
Orations through the years
Management, command and leadership
Ben Roberts-Smith VC MG supported by 2005 John Monash Scholar Professor Katherine Daniell.
The age of the ‘god CEO’ is over
Richard Goyder AO supported by 2008 John Monash Scholar Dr Alice Chang.
Judicial activists or champions of self-restraint: what counts for leadership in the judiciary?
The Hon Justice Virginia Bell AC supported by 2008 John Monash Scholar David Hume.
Leadership in science: how it impacts jobs of the future, innovation and energy security in Australia
Dr Alan Finkel AO supported by 2004 John Monash Scholar Lara Olsen.
The future of education, the future of work
Professor Brian P. Schmidt AC FAA FRS supported by 2006 John Monash Scholar Dr Bridget Vincent.
Beyond confidence and charisma: what will be required to lead in the future?
The Hon Julia Gillard AC supported by 2017 Roden Cutler NSW John Monash Scholar Dr Martin Seneviratne.
Leadership, faith and trust: in adversity, when all important questions remain unanswered, the power is in the story
Dr Brendan Nelson AO supported by 2013 BHP John Monash Scholar Jillian Kilby.
What role do leaders have today in driving prosperity for the next 30 years and delivering enduring peace?
Jennifer Westacott AO supported by 2005 John Monash Scholar Andrew Hudson.
How do we best elevate the role of philanthropy to create robust solutions in civil society?
Carol Schwartz AO supported by 2018 Roth/Segal John Monash Harvard Scholar Ryan Carters.
Transparency and accountability: the essential elements of good leadership
The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP supported by 2004 John Monash Scholar Dr Danielle Roosa.