The Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship is an initiative of Australian philanthropist Paul Ramsay, created to support top students in exploring and understanding Western civilization. It’s an opportunity for Australians to study at some of the world’s best universities and use their knowledge to make a difference in society.
Paul Ramsay
Paul was an Australian businessman and philanthropist who was always grateful for the opportunities presented to him and wanted to give back to his country. He saw Australia as one of many that had benefited from being part of the long continuum of Western Civilisation. In particular, he wanted younger Australians to appreciate and value this heritage, and to take the lead in passing it on to others. For all that he was known as “a man for others” These scholarships, in his name, help a great number of outstanding, thoughtful, and imaginative future leaders. The Ramsay center – established in 2006, do just that, by supporting them financially to pursue graduate study at the world’s best overseas universities.
Scholarship amount
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship comes with a value of AUD$90,000 p.a.
St John’s College, Annapolis, Master of Liberal Arts Scholarship and Internship Program comes with a value of AUD$75,000 p.a. for two years
Note: Up to 25 scholarships a year may be awarded.
Selection criteria
Winners will be selected based on the following:
- Strength of character and demonstrated leadership qualities.
- 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 civilisation obtained through the study of its history, philosophy, legal and political systems, religion, literature and languages, science and social sciences, music, art and architecture.
How to apply
Step 1: Start by emailing postgrad@ramsaycentre.org about your interest in the scholarship.
Step 2: Finalize all the universities you’ll be choosing to attend overseas. In your Ramsay application, you will be able to list up to three institutions at which you’ve been offered a place.
Step 3: Open an account in the application portal – which can be found in their official website linked below – on or after Feb 1 and commence your application.
Documents required
- Evidence of Australian citizenship (or permanent residency)
- Evidence that you have been accepted into one or more of the graduate programs for which you have applied for 2025 start. List up to three. If you are enrolling in a research program, you will also need to include your research proposal.
- Academic summary of your career to date (institutions and degrees obtained), including certified transcripts and awards
- 2-page CV (including work experience, community service and leadership, and other noteworthy non-academic activities)
- Address the selection criteria and describe your future goals
- 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.
Scholarship deadline
Applications for 2025 will be open from 3 February to 24 March 2025.
For more details visit the Ramsy Postgraduate Scholarship.
