Flinders University is a public research university based in Adelaide, South Australia, with a footprint extending across 11 locations in South Australia and the Northern Territory. Began in 1966, it gets its name in honor of navigator Matthew Flinders, who explored and surveyed the South Australian coastline in the early 19th century. It ranks #380 in the QS World University Rankings 2024. Flinders University comes 301 in the World University Rankings by Times Higher Education. The university also holds #426th position in Best Global Universities.
Flinders offers a 100% tuition fee scholarship for international undergraduate students from a refugee background. All Flinders Academy Diploma and Foundations Studies students are eligible for a 20% scholarship. Flinders University Scholarships are designed to support international students who wish to undertake full-time study at the university.
Flinders International High School Scholarships Australia
The scholorship has been designed to recognise international students with high academic performance who are studying an Australian high school curriculum, either onshore in Australia or offshore at an approved international school, who commence an undergraduate course with Flinders.
| Requirements | Go Beyond Scholarship | International High School Scholarship Australia |
| Achieve an ATAR between 65 – 69.95* | N/A | 15% reduction in tuition fees for the duration of the course |
| Achieve an ATAR between 70 – 79.95* | 20% reduction in tuition fees for the duration of the course | 25% reduction in tuition fees for the duration of the course |
| Achieve an ATAR of 80+ | 25% reduction in tuition fees for the duration of the course | 30% reduction in tuition fees for the duration of the course |
Scholarship eligibility
- Available to new students only.
- Total fee-paying international students (citizens of Australia and New Zealand and Australian Permanent Residents or other permanent visa holders are ineligible to apply).
- Open to international students of any nationality.
- Available to applicants of an eligible course as outlined in the Terms and Conditions.
- Students must meet other standard entry criteria, including English language requirements, topic prerequisites, or work experience.
- Continuing eligibility requires students to maintain a GPA of 4.0 and a full-time load of study.
Scholarship exclusions
- Scholarships are not available to current Flinders students transferring between Flinders courses.
- Scholarships are not available to students in receipt of financial support from the Australian government, a foreign government, or another Flinders University scholarship.
Flinders Go Beyond Scholarships
Flinders Go Beyond Scholarships are designed to recognize international students with high academic performance and the potential to positively contribute to Flinders and the global community.
Our Go Beyond Scholarships allow international students to pursue their educational and career goals so they can go beyond the ordinary and achieve extraordinary.
Vice-Chancellor International Scholarships
| Value | 50% reduction in tuition fees for the duration of the program. |
| Requirment | Undergraduate applicants require an equivalent minimum ATAR 95 or above |
Selection process
- These scholarships are competitive awards and are confirmed through a selection process. For those shortlisted, you must complete a video submission outlining your suitability for the scholarship.
- Applicants will be notified of the scholarship outcome during the selection process.
- Applicants eligible for an alternate scholarship will be issued an offer, including a scholarship, at the time of application.
- Successful recipients must participate in the Flinder international ambasdor programme and actively support Flinders University in promoting Flinders globally.
Application deadlines
Semester 2, 2024
Applications close Friday 12 April 2024
Excellence Scholarships
| Value | 25% reduction in tuition fees for the duration of the program |
| Requirments | Undergraduate applicants require an equivalent minimum ATAR 80 or above. |
Global Scholarships
| Value | 20% reduction in tuition fees for the duration of the program. |
| Requirments | Undergraduate applicants require an equivalent ATAR 70 or above and exceed the Flinders entry score by a 5 ATAR. |
Scholarship Eligibility
- Available to new students only.
- Total fee-paying international students (citizens of Australia and New Zealand and Australian Permanent Residents or other permanent visa holders are ineligible to apply).
- Open to international students of any nationality.
- Students must meet the entry requirements outlined for each scholarship in addition to meeting standard entry requirements, including English language requirements, any topic prerequisites, or work experience.
- Continuing eligibility requires students to maintain a GPA of 5.0 and a full-time study load.
Scholarship exclusions
- Scholarships are not available to current Flinders students transferring between Flinders courses.
- Scholarships are not available to students receiving financial support from the Australian government, a foreign government, or another Flinders University scholarship.
- Scholarships are unavailable to students transferring to Flinders with credit from studies completed at another institution.
- Scholarships are unavailable for graduate certificates, graduate diploma courses, or research higher degree courses.
Pathways Scholarships
| value | 20% full duration scholarship to study at Flinders |
| Requirments | Have successfully completed a recognised Australian Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Associate Degree or similar, or a Flinders Pre-Masters ProgramHave been granted credit towards their Flinders studies as per the Policy on Credit for Prior and concurrent Study or Work ExperienceBe onshore in Australia studying in internal mode |
Scholarship eligibility
- Available to new students only
- Full fee-paying international students (citizens of Australia and New Zealand and Australian Permanent Residents or other permanent visa holders are ineligible to apply).
- Open to international students of any nationality.
- Students must meet the entry requirements outlined for each scholarship in addition to meeting standard entry requirements including English language requirements, any topic pre-requisites or work experience
- Continuing eligibility requires students to maintain a GPA of 4.0 and a full time load of study.
Scholarship exclusions
Scholarships are not available to current Flinders students transferring between Flinders courses
- Scholarships are not available to students in receipt of financial support from the Australian government, a foreign government, or another Flinders University scholarship
- Scholarships are not available to students studying off campus in an external study mode
