This scholarship is administered externally

About this scholarship

 

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 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.

 

Selection Criteria

The Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarships are open for all Australian citizens and permanent residents. 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.
  • 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.

SUMMARY

SCHOLARSHIP TYPE

Prestigious

VALUE

Up to $90,000, payments made for up to 3 years

25 on offer

Payments made for 3 years

APPLICATION PERIOD

02-Feb-2026 to 23-Mar-2026

  • Student types

    Domestic

  • Student levels

    Master Degree, Postgraduate coursework, Postgraduate research, Graduate Certificate

  • Number of scholarships awarded

    25 on offer

  • Selection bases

    Academic merit

Field of study

 
Any discipline as well as dedicated scholarship for Master of Liberal Arts at specific US College

Additional information

 

Your Opportunity to Study at the World's Best Universities Empowering Australia's brightest minds to pursue their global ambitions, the Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship offers an exceptional pathway for future leaders, innovators and change makers. With its unique multi-disciplinary and multi-institutional approach, the scholarship enables postgraduate study at the world's most-prestigious institutions – including Oxford, Cambridge, Harvard, MIT and ETH Zurich. It equips scholars to reach their potential and create a lasting impact in Australia and beyond.

  • Up to AUD $100,000 p.a. towards tuition, living and travel expenses.
  • One to three years of graduate coursework or research.
  • Scholarships awarded for diverse disciplines at leading global institutions.
  • Open to students accepted into full-time, in-person postgraduate programs overseas.

Applicants must have secured a place in a graduate program. The Scholarship is not available for undergraduate, executive education, part-time study or online programs and cannot be held alongside other major scholarships. The Scholarship is a contribution to costs associated with your studies and may not cover all expenses.

For more information and to express your interest/submit an enquiry, please visit our website.

In your Ramsay application, you will be able to list up to three institutions, in order of preference, at which you've been offered a place.
 
To apply for the scholarship, you will need to:
  • Provide evidence of Australian citizenship (or permanent residency)
  • Provide evidence that you have been accepted into one or more of the graduate programs for which you have applied. You may list up to three. If you are enrolling in a research program, you will also need to include your research proposal.
  • Provide an academic summary of your career to date (institutions and degrees obtained), including certified transcripts and awards
  • Provide a 2-page CV (including work experience, community service and leadership, and other noteworthy non-academic activities)
  • Address the selection criteria and future goals
  • Provide contact details of three referees. Your referees will only be contacted in the event you are shortlisted for interview. At least one of the referees must be able to speak about your academic ability.
Please visit our website for more information.

Applicants with letters of offer from any overseas university in any discipline can apply for a World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship. Applicants for the Ramsay St John's College, Annapolis, Scholarship must have received a letter of offer for the Master of Arts in Liberal Arts course

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