The Southern Cross University Scholarship 2023-2024 is available to international students pursuing undergraduate or masters studies and covers a portion of their expenses. The scholarship provides a fee reduction of $5,000 per year, distributed in installments over each study year. The payments commence in the first session and continue as long as the student successfully completes each study session.
International students worldwide are welcome to apply for Southern Cross University Scholarships, which support their pursuit of undergraduate and masters degrees at SCU Australia. Southern Cross University boasts multiple campuses situated on Australia’s east coast, including at the Gold Coast, Coffs Harbour, and Lismore.
The university has demonstrated exceptional research capabilities, as evidenced by the recent Excellence in Research for Australia report, which awarded Southern Cross with ‘at world standard’ or better ratings in 23 research fields. Additionally, the Times Higher Education World University Rankings recognized the institution as one of the world’s top 150 universities under 50 years old.
Southern Cross University has introduced the SCU Scholarships as a means of assisting international students in pursuing their academic goals at the university. The Scholarship grants students a fee reduction ranging from $5,000 to $8,000 per year, distributed in installments over each study year. These payments begin during the first session and continue subject to the successful completion of each study session.
Scholarship Summary:
Academic Level: Bachelor’s,
Master’s University: Southern Cross University
Location: Australia
Fields of Study: To view the available programs, please follow the provided link.
Program Duration: The program duration varies based on the selected degree.
Scholarship Coverage:
The International Regional Scholarships offered by Southern Cross University provide the selected candidates with the following advantages:
- A $5,000 reduction in fees per year, disbursed in installments over the course of each study year. The payments start in the first session and continue subject to the successful completion of each study session.
The Vice Chancellor’s Academic Excellence Scholarships grant a fee reduction of $8,000 per year to successful applicants. The scholarship payments are disbursed in installments over each study year, starting in the first session and continuing subject to the satisfactory completion of each study session.
Eligibility Criteria:
Here are the requirements that must be fulfilled to qualify for Southern Cross University Scholarships:
- Proficiency in the English language
- Eligibility is open to candidates from all countries worldwide, except for citizens or permanent residents of Australia or New Zealand
- Application for full-time enrollment (8 units per year) in an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree at Lismore, Gold Coast, or Coffs Harbour campus
- Meeting the minimum admission requirements of the university
- Undergraduate entry: Candidates must have a qualification equivalent to Australian Year 12, meet the required entry grade for the applied program, and have English language proficiency that is comparable to Academic IELTS 6.0 overall with no band less than 5.5.
- Postgraduate entry: Candidates must have a qualification equivalent to an Australian Bachelor’s degree and have English language proficiency that is comparable to Academic IELTS 6.5.
- Maintaining a passing grade in all units and successfully completing all units in their progression to remain eligible for the scholarship
- Meeting the attendance requirements of the program and student visa to remain eligible for the scholarship.
How to Apply:
Here are the application instructions to apply for Southern Cross University International Regional Scholarships and Vice Chancellor’s Academic Excellence Scholarships:
For Southern Cross University International Regional Scholarships:
- International students can select from the list of available courses for students who want to apply for a visa to study in Australia
- Apply for the university through one of the following options: Education Agents, Online Application through E-Apps, or Direct Applications.
- Note: Applicants from Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, and Libya must apply through an Education Agent.
- For direct applications: Complete the International Application for Admission form and attach all supporting documents, including certified copies of academic transcripts (including grading system), English language test results (e.g. IELTS, TOEFL, or other), academic or employer references (if required), and Advanced Standing application (if relevant).
- Advanced Standing refers to previous study or work experience that may reduce the duration of the degree.
- Southern Cross University recommends that applications are submitted at least two months before the intended start of study.
- For more information, click here.
For Southern Cross University Vice Chancellor’s Academic Excellence Scholarships:
- Fill out the application form, which can be found here.
- Send the application to [email protected].
Application Deadline:
Please click on the provided link to view the application deadlines.
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For more information and to apply for Southern Cross University Scholarships, please visit the official website of the respective scholarship:
- International Regional Scholarships: Official Website
- Vice Chancellor’s Academic Excellence Scholarships: Official Website
