The American Australia Association (AAA) has awarded philanthropic scholarships to three John Monash Scholars this year. Tess, Bronte and Chloe will benefit from the additional support from AAA while undertaking their study in the US as John Monash Scholars. The Foundation is as always, always grateful to AAA for their recognition and support for John Monash Scholars, whose important study responds to our shared ambitions to find solutions to the many challenges faced across the globe.

Tess Kelly, 2020 Zelman Cowan John Monash Scholar and 2021 AAA – Sustainable Health Care Fund Scholar - Tess plans to study a Master in Public Administration at the Harvard Kennedy School. She aims to further develop her knowledge in areas of health and justice policy with a focus on sustainable healthcare funding models that address social determinants of health.

Bronte Gosper, 2021 Gandel Philanthropy John Monash Scholar & AAA -Aurora Indigenous Scholar - Bronte is a proud Wiradjuri woman who plans to undertake an Oral History Master of Arts which will give her the opportunity to make a documentary that records the transnational histories of Indigenous women. She hopes this documentary will inform the Australian public about issues that are often told for Indigenous women, rather than by them.

Chloe D’Souza 2020 Bob Hawke John Monash Scholar & AAA Scholar - Chloe plans to study a Master of Laws at Harvard University with a focus on international human rights and comparative studies. Chloe is interested in improving the economic outcomes of Indigenous Australians through human rights advocacy, constitutional reform and social justice.