This scholarship is made available and administered by Ramsay Centre and is not affiliated with Curtin.  You should contact Ramsay Centre for up to date information about the scholarship, and to apply.

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). 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. Scholarships are valued at up to AUS$100,000 p.a. towards tuition, living and travel expenses.

• Current Students
• Future Students

• Centre for Aboriginal Studies
• Faculty of Business and Law
• Faculty of Health Sciences
• Faculty of Humanities
• Faculty of Science & Engineering
  • Science courses
  • Engineering courses
  • Western Australian School of Mines (WASM)

• Postgraduate coursework

• Curtin students wanting to study overseas

• Australian Citizen
• Australian Permanent Resident

• Merit Based

The majority of scholarships will be awarded to students to pursue graduate study at the world’s best universities abroad, normally for up to 2 years (and select cases up to three years). Scholarships cover tuition fees and living expenses. Value: up to AUS$100,000 p.a.

• Masters and PhDs at any overseas university in any field. 

Please note:

• Short courses, research appointments, medical research (outside of a Masters or PhD program), post-doctoral research, visiting fellowships or any other research appointments are not eligible. 
• Scholarships are only granted to students commencing or continuing in person (and not online only) full-time postgraduate study outside of Australia after the application submission date. Scholars must commence their studies within twelve months of award of a Scholarship.

Criteria for the Ramsay Postgraduate Scholars

Ramsay scholars will be selected on the basis of:

• Strength of character, demonstrated 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 obtained through the study of its history, philosophy, legal and political systems, religion, literature and languages, science and social sciences, music, art and architecture.

The scholarships are granted for commencement of study in the year of application.

The Ramsay Centre will also consider applications from students who have already commenced graduate study abroad by the time of the 2025 scholarship round, as long as they have at least one academic year remaining of their program.

For detailed ‘How to Apply’ information – please visit: https://www.ramsaycentre.org/scholarships-courses/postgraduate-scholarships/how-to-apply-2/

• Open an account in the application portal on or after 2 Feb and commence your application. Applications will close at 5pm (Sydney time) 23 March 2026
• Complete the online application form for the Ramsay Scholarship, providing relevant personal details
• Upload statement addressing selection criteria
• Upload Curriculum Vitae
• Upload Certified copies of academic transcripts
• Include Name and contact details of three referees. Please note referees will be required to submit their references independently of the applicant, and only if the applicant is shortlisted for an interview.
• Upload letter of offer for the relevant graduate program once you’ve received it.

NB. Before applying for the scholarship, you will need to apply for one or more graduate programs. Applications for most graduate programs in Britain, Europe, and North America normally open in October and close in January. Letters of Offer to graduate programs are normally made no later than 15 March.

Application Timeline

2 Feb 2026: Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship applications open

23 March 2026: Scholarship applications close at 5pm AEDT

24 April 2026: Shortlisted candidates notified for interviews

12, 13 & 14 May 2026: Interviews of shortlisted candidates for the World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarships

End of May 2026: Successful candidates notified, with formal announcement in July

22 & 23 July 2026: The Ramsay Centre will host an Orientation program, including a formal dinner in Sydney

For any questions relating to the postgraduate scholarships please email: postgrad@ramsaycentre.org

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For any questions relating to the postgraduate scholarships please email: postgrad@ramsaycentre.org

For further Information www.ramsaycentre.org