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    The 2010 General Sir John Monash Awards

    The General Sir John Monash Awards support Australian students to undertake postgraduate study at the world’s finest universities. Each award is valued at $150,000 (tax exempt) and will support study for a degree of PhD, DPhil or equivalent or to a relevant professional Masters Degree at universities across the world which are the best in the field.

    Applications for 2010 awards are now open and close on August 31 2009. Expert in-house support is available for Monash students considering applying for these awards.

    Annually, up to eight Awards may be awarded to outstanding Australian citizens graduating from Australian Universities to enable them to undertake postgraduate study abroad appropriate to their field of study.

    The General Sir John Monash Awards are not limited by age, gender, and academic field of study, country or university, subject to the university being considered to be amongst the global leaders in the chosen field of study. However, whilst no upper age limit is stipulated, Awards will generally favour those whose major contribution to their field and to the community lies ahead of them.

    Fields of Study:
    • The Foundation supports study programmes in any field, which leads to the highest academic research degree generally accepted in that field of study. Principally this will be a PhD or DPhil or an equivalent research doctoral degree. Only in exceptional circumstances, would the Foundation consider supporting an applicant to undertake a Masters Degree that extends their capability for a special purpose.
    Commencement of Studies:
    • The Awards are granted for the commencement of the degree study programme in the calendar year following the year of application and selection.
    Benefits:
    • Up to AUD $150,000 over 3 years;
    • The General Sir John Monash Awards may be held concurrently with other scholarships or awards, at the discretion of the Foundation;
    • The annual Award sum of $50,000 is normally paid in two equal payments, in advance and after six months.
    Qualifications & Eligibility:
    In awarding scholarships, important factors considered include:
    • Outstanding intellect : demonstrated, inter alia, by academic excellence (having completed or are about to complete by the end of the year of application, a university degree or degrees with outstanding results, such as an honours degree (with a classification of 1 or 2A) or equivalent, scholarship, language skills, musical skills and/or publications;
    • Leadership - demonstrated and potential: including outside an applicant’s field of study or professional field. Leadership skills may also be demonstrated by the range and degree of engagements in cultural, community and sporting activities;
    • Altruism and active citizenship - community consciousness and service;
    • Presentation: inter-personal and communication skills; Character strengths;
    • Proof of arrangements with a foreign University to conduct a well-defined research project or study programme;
    • The case presented by the Applicant of the significance of the applicant’s potential contribution to their field and to the community. Will it make a significant difference to Australia’s future and meet the Foundation’s objective?
    • Referee Reports outlining the Applicant’s abilities.
    Applicants must be Australian citizens. There is no age restriction provided the Applicant’s major contribution to their field and to the community lies ahead.

    How Applicants Apply: Deadline:
    Applications for General Sir John Monash Awards close each year on the 31st August or the next working day if this date occurs on a week-end or public holiday.

    Full details can be found at: http://www.monashawards.org/awards.asp

    Expert support available for Monash applicants for Prestigious Research Awards

    Monash University is committed to supporting any high calibre student who wishes to apply for these valuable and prestigious awards.

    Professor David Copolov, Senior Advisor to the Vice Chancellor will present an information and advice session for prospective applicants on Tuesday July 21 at 1pm in Building 8, Lecture Theatre R7, Clayton campus.

    An expert in grant and award application, David will provide an insight into the selection criteria, appropriate skills and experience required to apply and how to structure your application to best represent your suitability.

    Attendees who choose to submit an application for the General Sir John Monash Awards will also be offered a personal review of their draft by Professor Copolov prior to submission.

    To register to attend this information session and secure access to individual support for your application visit the registration page.