Stories and Messages
A visionary Western Australian business leader and philanthropist who gave generously to those in need has been honoured by his family with the announcement that a Sir James McCusker John Monash Scholarship will be awarded annually from 2026.
Australia’s prestigious John Monash Scholarship, which enables talented Australians to pursue postgraduate studies at the world's best institutions, has announced a significantly higher annual stipend – $100,000 a year for up to three years.
This International Women’s Day 2025, we celebrate three remarkable John Monash Scholars who are making a tangible impact on the lives of women and girls, from tackling gender-based violence to advocating for better parental leave and legal support for women in crisis.
Foundation director Wendy Simpson has been appointed as a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the 2025 Australia Day Honours. The list was announced on 26 January 2025 by the Governor-General of Australia, Her Excellency Sam Mostyn AC.
The Foundation released its Annual Report 2023-24, marking twenty years of awarding scholarships to talented and promising Australians to further their knowledge and networks overseas.
An aerospace engineer passionate about addressing skills gaps in Australia’s space industry, a photonics and nanotechnology researcher committed to understanding Alzheimer’s disease and an emerging leader in quantum physics are among eighteen exceptional Australians awarded John Monash Scholarships for 2025.
Emeritus Professor Alan Robson AO, educator, innovator and great friend to many in higher education circles and beyond, died on October 30, 2024. Professor Robson, as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Western Australia (UWA), was the driving force behind the establishment of the Australian Universities’ Consortium, an alliance of leading universities that funds scholarships each year under the John Monash Scholarships Program.
Tim Fairfax AC was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Queensland for his outstanding contribution to philanthropy.
WA Minister for Education Dr Tony Buti has announced a perpetual Western Australian Government John Monash Scholarship for an outstanding university graduate from the State to study overseas at any leading institution, commencing in 2025.
The University of Melbourne’s Queen's College unveiled its new honour board dedicated to their John Monash Scholar alumni.
The General Sir John Monash Foundation congratulates its Chairman, Ms Jillian Segal AO, on her appointment as Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism in Australia, as part of the Government’s ongoing efforts to preserve social cohesion in Australia.
The final phase of "Music for Transitions" needs your support. Michael Grebla (2016 Zelman Cowen John Monash Scholar) has launched a campaign to help finalise his album, a collection of four original string quartets that meditate upon the beauty and complexity of change in modern, everyday life.