SCU Vice Chancellor’s Academic Excellence Scholarship

 

About the position 

SCU Vice Chancellor’s Academic Excellence Scholarship

Southern Cross University offers the Vice Chancellor’s Academic Excellence Scholarship to academically outstanding future international students across all fields of study. The key criteria are to exceed the academic and English entry requirements for the program and present oneself as an outstanding academic candidate.

Scholarship Overview

  • Scholarship Type: Partial tuition fee reduction
  • Stipend Value: Up to $8,000 per year, applied as a fee reduction for the duration of the program
  • Study Level: Undergraduate or Postgraduate Coursework Degree
  • Study Course: Open to all study areas
  • Location: Gold Coast, Lismore, or Coffs Harbour campuses
  • Citizen Type: International students
  • Deadline: Not specified

Eligibility Criteria

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

  1. Apply to study a full-time (8 units per year) undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree commencing in 2024 or 2025 at either the Gold Coast, Lismore, or Coffs Harbour campus.
  2. Exceed the minimum admission entry requirements of the University with consistently high academic performance. Assessment of academic excellence will be undertaken by the Southern Cross admissions team on application to Southern Cross University.
  3. Maintain a GPA of 5.5 or above and meet all other requirements of the program to retain scholarship eligibility.
  4. Meet the attendance requirements of their program and visa conditions to remain eligible for the scholarship.
  5. Not be Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents, or New Zealand citizens.

Selection Criteria

The selection criteria for this scholarship will be merit-based, considering factors such as:

  • Achievements from previous study programs, including scores and ranks
  • Relevance of the chosen program to previously studied programs
  • Relevant professional experiences
  • Recommendations from previous referees
  • Research skills demonstrated through publications

How to Apply

Students' eligibility for scholarships will be assessed by the Southern Cross admissions team at the time of application to Southern Cross University. If you are successful, we will advise you in your Letter of Offer, along with the conditions of the Scholarship. Eligible students will only receive one of the scholarships available.

Who to contact

Please contact the Scholarship Office:

  • Phone: 1800 SC HELP (1800 72 4357)
  • Email: scholarships@scu.edu.au
  • In Person: Student Administration Services, Goodman Plaza, Military Road, East Lismore NSW 2480
  • By Post: Scholarships, Student Administration Services, PO Box 157, Lismore NSW 2480

Visit the University Website to learn more about this scholarship and submit an application. 

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