For Journalists.
Key facts about the R.G. Menzies Scholarship to Harvard, short descriptions for articles, recent announcements and how to reach us. Each fact links to the page that explains it.
Fact Sheet
- Inaugurated
- 1967By the Harvard Club of Australia, in honour of Sir Robert Menzies. Source: History.
- Menzies Scholars
- 103From the first award in 1968 to 2026. Source: Honour Roll.
- Harvard schools attended
- 9Schools at which Menzies Scholars have studied. Source: Harvard schools and degrees.
- Award value
- Up to US$60,000 a yearUp to US$120,000 for a two-year degree. Source: How to apply.
- Awards
- Up to two each yearOffered annually, in any field of study. Source: How to apply.
- Funded by
- The Harvard Club of AustraliaThe scholarship’s funding body. Source: Partners and giving.
- Administered by
- The Australian National UniversityApplications are made through the ANU. Source: How to apply.
About the Scholarship
Descriptions you may use in articles, taken from this site’s own pages.
In about 50 words
The R.G. Menzies Scholarship to Harvard helps Australians undertake graduate study at Harvard University. It is funded by the Harvard Club of Australia and administered by the Australian National University. The Harvard Club of Australia inaugurated the scholarship in 1967, and up to two scholarships may be awarded each year.
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In about 100 words
The R.G. Menzies Scholarship to Harvard helps Australians undertake graduate study at Harvard University. It is funded by the Harvard Club of Australia and administered by the Australian National University. The Harvard Club of Australia inaugurated the scholarship in 1967, and up to two scholarships may be awarded each year. It is open to Australian citizens and permanent residents with an Honours-level record who have been admitted to a full-time Harvard graduate program and plan to contribute to Australia’s future. Since the first award in 1968, 103 Australians have studied at Harvard as Menzies Scholars.
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Recent Announcements
All newsIntroducing the Menzies Scholar network
Past and present Menzies Scholars can now sign in to keep their profile up to date, find one another and offer to mentor future applicants.
Chris Ronan and Effie Tan named 2026 Menzies Scholars
The Harvard Club of Australia has announced the 2026 R.G. Menzies Scholars to Harvard.
Media Contact
For interviews, comment, or to ask to speak with a past scholar, use the contact form with the Media topic or email support@rgmenziesharvard.org.
Questions about applications or eligibility are for the ANU Coursework Scholarships Office, through the ANU scholarship page.
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