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

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

Eligibility Criteria:

  • The International Merit Stipend is for eligible high achieving students from Africa.
  • Some programs are ineligible for the International Merit Stipend. This includes, but is not limited to, end on honours degrees, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, Bachelor of Dental Surgery, Bachelor of Veterinary Science, and online and non-award programs. 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.

Value of Award: Payments of 400 Australian Dollars per fortnight (every two weeks)

Scholarship Duration: Duration of student’s course* (ongoing GPA requirement applies)

Type: Undergraduate & Postgraduate coursework

Eligible Fields: Fields excluding but is not limited to, the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, Bachelor of Dental Surgery, Bachelor of Veterinary Science, and online and non-award programs.

Eligible Countries: African Countries

Method of Application:

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

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