JCU International Excellence Scholarship

 

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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 OSHC separately)

• Study Level:

Undergraduate & Postgraduate Coursework

• Study Course:

Most coursework programs

(Excludes but is not limited to: Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, Bachelor of Dental Surgery, online and non-award programs)

• Citizen type:

International students

• Number of positions:

Varies

• Duration:

Duration of the student’s course

(Ongoing GPA requirement applies each semester)

• Deadline:

Automatically assessed when application is received 

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants are expected to:

• Be an international student applying to James Cook University
• Be a new student commencing a full degree program
• Meet the academic entry requirements for their chosen program
• Enrol in an eligible undergraduate or postgraduate coursework course
• Maintain a strong GPA throughout the duration of study

Eligible course or study program:

Approved undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs at JCU

(Program exclusions apply)

Selection Criteria

The selection criteria for this scholarship are merit-based and consider:

• Academic performance in previous studies
• Overall academic excellence demonstrated during admission assessment
• Ability to meet and maintain the required GPA throughout the program

 No separate scholarship application is required

How to Apply

1. Apply for an eligible undergraduate or postgraduate coursework program at James Cook University
2. Submit all required academic documents during the admission process
3. Scholarship eligibility is automatically assessed
4. Successful applicants will receive the scholarship offer together with their course offer

Who to Contact

James Cook University  International Admissions & Scholarships

• Email: international@jcu.edu.au
• Scholarships enquiries: scholarships@jcu.edu.au

Visit the University Website to apply and for further details on this scholarship

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