About the positions JCU International Excellence Scholarship The JCU International Excellence Scholarship is funded by James Cook University (JCU) to support high-performing international students who wish to pursue undergraduate or postgraduate coursework programs in Australia. This scholarship is designed to reward academic excellence by providing a tuition fee reduction throughout the full duration of study, allowing students to focus on achieving strong academic outcomes at one of Australia’s leading tropical research universities. The opportunity is therefore open to new international students enrolling in approved full-degree programs at James Cook University Scholarship Overview Scholarship type: Tuition fee scholarship (Partial funding) Stipend value: Not applicable Other supports: 25% tuition fee reduction applied per subject Scholarship maintained subject to meeting ongoing GPA requirements Health insurance: Not included (students must arrange ...
Southern Cross University Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) International Tuition Fee Offset and Stipend Scholarships
Southern Cross University Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) International Tuition Fee Offset and Stipend Scholarships
Southern Cross University (SCU), a leading Australian institution renowned for its research excellence, offers the Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) International Tuition Fee Offset and Stipend Scholarships. These scholarships aim to support outstanding international students pursuing higher degrees by research, such as Master's and PhD programs, at SCU's campuses in Lismore, Coffs Harbour, Gold Coast, and metropolitan locations including Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth.
Scholarship Overview
Scholarship Type: Full tuition fee offset
Stipend Value: Living allowance of AU$33,511 per year (2025 rate, indexed annually), paid in fortnightly instalments
Duration:
Up to 2 years for a Master's by Research degree
Up to 3 years and 3 months for a PhD degree
Health Insurance: Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) Single Membership for international students
Study Level: Master's by Research / PhD
Study Course: Open to all research disciplines offered at SCU
Citizen Type: International students only
Number of Positions: Varies annually
Deadline: 31 October 2025
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must:
Be an international student (not an Australian or New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent resident, or holder of an Australian Permanent Humanitarian visa)
Have applied for and met the entry requirements for a graduate research degree at Southern Cross University
Be commencing or currently enrolled in a graduate research degree at SCU
Selection Criteria
The selection for this scholarship is merit-based and considers factors such as:
Academic achievements in previous studies
Research potential in the chosen field of study
Relevance of the proposed research program to previous academic background
Relevant professional experience
Recommendations from academic or professional referees
Demonstrated research skills, including publications or other scholarly activities
Interested applicants should visit the SCU Graduate School Scholarships page for detailed information on the application process. The application form and additional guidelines can be accessed there.
Who to Contact
For further inquiries, please contact the SCU Graduate School:
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