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 and permanent residents to pursue postgraduate 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). Levels of support for tuition and living costs are fully competitive with such prestigious awards as the General Sir John Monash, Commonwealth, Rhodes and Fulbright Scholarships. The majority of scholarships will be awarded to students to pursue graduate study at the world's best universities abroad, for one, two and in select cases three years of funding. Scholarships cover tuition fees and living expenses. A select number of scholarships may also be awarded to students to pursue the two-year Master of Arts in the Liberal Arts focusing on the great books of the Western canon at St John's College, Annapolis. Ramsay Scholars attending St John's College will have opportunities for internships in Washington DC in their second year. Ramsay scholars will be selected on the basis of strength of character, leadership qualities, and commitment to serve others as demonstrated by their contribution to the community, public debate or professional involvement; outstanding academic achievement, and breadth and depth of intellectual vision; and commitment to advancing a richer and deeper understanding of our civilisation through studies related to its history, philosophy, legal and political systems, religious beliefs and practices, literature and languages, science and social sciences, music, art and architecture.