2026 - Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarships

The Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarships were established through the generosity of the founder of the Ramsay Centre, Mr Paul Ramsay. Scholarships are open annually to Australian citizens to pursue graduate study abroad. The aim of the scholarships is to enable coursework and/or research to be undertaken at the world's best universities and colleges for up to two years (and in select cases up to three years). Scholarships cover tuition fees, living expenses, and travel costs, with values fully competitive with prestigious awards such as the General Sir John Monash, Commonwealth, Rhodes and Fulbright Scholarships. Ramsay scholars are selected on the basis of strength of character, demonstrated leadership qualities, commitment to serve others as demonstrated by community contribution, outstanding academic achievement, breadth and depth of intellectual vision, and commitment to advancing a richer and deeper understanding of civilization through the study of its history, philosophy, legal and political systems, religion, literature and languages, science and social sciences, music, art and architecture. The majority of scholarships will be awarded to students to pursue Masters and PhD programs at the world's best universities abroad, normally for up to 2 years (and in select cases up to three years). Short courses, research appointments, medical research outside of a Masters or PhD program, post-doctoral research, visiting fellowships or other research appointments are not eligible.