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James Cook University (JCU) is a public university in North Queensland, Australia. JCU is a corporate body established under the James Cook University Act 1997 and governed by a University Council. It is ranked #=415 in QS World University Rankings 2024. James Cook University is ranked #324 in Best Global Universities. JCU is ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings for 2024, relative to the number of higher education providers in the International Association of Universities (IAU) database. James Cook University (JCU) is a leader in teaching and research that addresses the critical challenges facing the Tropics.

JCU has a variety of scholarships on offer that can provide you with financial assistance. The full range of scholarships is available on the Scholarships, Bursaries, and Grants. When you obtain a James Cook University scholarship, you could benefit from the full coverage of tuition fees. Bursaries to assist with materials and resources. Additional funding, such as merits and grants.

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International Excellence Scholarship

The JCU International Excellence Scholarship provides a 25% tuition fee reduction throughout the entire duration of approved full degree study programs, provided recipients maintain a strong GPA each semester.

Scholarship eligibility is automatically assessed during the JCU admissions process. Eligible candidates will receive an offer for their program of study and the International Excellence Scholarship concurrently.

Student LevelUndergraduate
Student StatusInternational; new students
Area of StudyExcluding but is not limited to, the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, Bachelor of Dental Surgery, and online and non-award programs.
Scholarship criteria/typeInternational; Tuition fee scholarship
Scholarship Value25% off tuition fee
Scholarship durationDuration of student’s course* (ongoing GPA requirement applies)
Number of scholarships availableVaries
Application Open / CloseAutomatically assessed when application is received

Eligibility

The International Excellence Scholarship is for eligible high achieving students from the United States, Canada, Latin America, the United Kingdom, Europe, Asia, Papua New Guinea, Nigeria, Ghana and Middle East.

Australia Awards students and SACM students and all other government scholarships/sponsorships covering full tuition fees, international students transferring from joint programs, and study abroad and exchange students are not eligible.

Applicants must:

  1. be an international student, commencing studying at JCU for the first time
  2. be commencing study as a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate student
  3. not be enrolling in Diplomas, End-on Honours degrees, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, Bachelor of Dental Surgery, Graduate Certificates, Graduate Diplomas or online and non-award programs
  4. not be enrolling via a JCU partnership are not be eligible for this scholarship and should refer to the JCU Partners scholarship
  5. if commencing an Undergraduate degree, demonstrate an ATAR of 65 (or equivalent)
  6. if commencing a Postgraduate degree, demonstrate 65% or above achievement where 50% is a pass mark of the student’s relevant qualification.

How to apply?

Scholarship eligibility is automatically assessed during the JCU admissions process. There is no application requirement for this scholarship. Eligible candidates will receive an offer for their program of study and the International Merit Stipend concurrently.

Scholarship rules

Scholarship rules apply and will be provided to candidates at the time of offer.

International Merit Stipend

The JCU International Merit Stipend provides fortnightly payments of A$400 to assist with expenses throughout study at JCU, providing a strong GPA is maintained.

Scholarship eligibility assessment is automatic during the admissions process. Eligible candidates will receive an offer for their program of study and the International Merit Stipend concurrently.

Student LevelUndergraduate
Student StatusInternational; new students
Area of StudyExcluding but is not limited to, the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, Bachelor of Dental Surgery, and online and non-award programs.
Scholarship criteria/typeInternational; Living allowance
Scholarship ValueValue at AUD$400 per fortnight to assist with living expenses. Payments are made to student’s nominated bank account throughout the course duration provided the student meets ongoing eligibility.
Scholarship durationDuration of student’s course* (ongoing GPA requirement applies)
Number of scholarships availableVaries
Application Open / CloseAutomatically assessed when application is received

Eligibility

The International Merit Stipend is for eligible high-achieving students from Africa*
*Except students from Nigeria and Ghana – please refer to the International Excellence scholarship

Australia Awards students and SACM students and all other government scholarships/sponsorships covering full tuition fees, international students transferring from joint programs, and study abroad and exchange students are not eligible.

Applicants must:

  1. be an international student, commencing studying at JCU for the first time
  2. be commencing study as a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate student
  3. not be enrolling in Diplomas, End-on Honours degrees, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, Bachelor of Dental Surgery, Graduate Certificates, Graduate Diplomas, or online and non-award programs
  4. not be enrolling via a JCU partnership are not eligible for this scholarship and should refer to the JCU Partners scholarship
  5. if commencing an Undergraduate degree, demonstrate an ATAR of 65 (or equivalent)
  6. if commencing a Postgraduate degree, demonstrate 65% or above achievement where 50% is a pass mark of the student’s relevant qualification

How to apply?

Scholarship eligibility assessment is automatic during the JCU admissions process. There is no application requirement to apply for this scholarship. Eligible candidates will receive an offer for their program of study and the International Merit Stipend concurrently.

Scholarship rules

Scholarship rules apply and will be provided to candidates at the time of offer.

International On-Campus Accommodation Grant

This scholarship aims to support international full-degree students living and studying at JCU’s Cairns Nguma-bada campus.
Recipients will be passionate about, and interested in, leading on-campus activities during their time at JCU.

Student TypeInternational
Area of StudyAll undergraduate
Scholarship ValueUp to $3,700 once off payment
Number of scholarships available2
Applications Open31 October 2023
Applications Close31 January 2024

Application form:

https://www.jcu.edu.au/b/scholarships/forms/coursework-scholarship-application

Eligibility

The International On Campus Accommodation Grant will be open to competition among candidates who:

  1. Are an International student;
  2. Are Commencing study in 2024; and
  3. Are studying full-time (min 9 credit points) in an Undergraduate degree or Postgraduate coursework; and
  4. I have applied or received an offer to live at the John Grey Hall Accommodation in Cairns, Nguma-bada campus.

What to receive?

If you are a successful applicant of this grant you will receive $3,700 as a once-off payment after the census date of Study Period 1, 2024. Please allow up to 6 weeks after the census date for payment.

Selection Criteria

The assessment of the applicants will depend on the following critical selection criteria:

  1. Participation in social/sporting clubs, forums, competitions, arts, cultural or religious activities, etc; (30%)
  2. Organizational experience; (15%)
  3. Leadership capacity/experience (15%)

Suggested contributions to campus and accommodation life at JCU (40%)

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