Scholarships and financial support
JCU international scholarships
We are proud to offer a range of scholarships to international students. You can learn more about each scholarship by clicking the links below.
This scholarship is open to all international students.
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25% tuition fee reduction
This scholarship is open to students commencing research degrees at Master or Doctoral level.
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Highly competitive scholarships are available to students commencing research degrees at Master or Doctoral level.
This scholarships is open to students undertaking full time undergraduate or postgraduate study from eligible countries.
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Long-term awards administered by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade that aim to provide opportunities for people from developing countries, particularly those countries located in the Indo-Pacific region.
Please visit the JCU scholarships website for further scholarships, details, eligibility criteria and application information and to browse all scholarships available to international students.
Scholarships offered by external organisations
PRONABEC Scholarships
— PERU
The Universitat de València and the Peru Education Ministry Scholarship Program (PRONABEC) offers scholarships to candidates from Peru pursing postgraduate studies. For more information visit PRONABEC.
CONICYT Scholarships
— CHILE AND MEXICO
The National Commission for Scientific and Technological Research of the Republic of Chile (CONICYT) offers scholarships to candidates from Chile. For more information visit CONICYT.
The National Council of Science and Technology, the United Mexican States (CONACYT) Scholarship Program offers scholarships to candidates from Mexico. For more information visit CONACYT.
SENESCYT Scholarships
— ECUADOR
Scholarships are available to candidates from Ecuador who are pursing postgraduate academic studies abroad. For more information visit SENESCYT.
American Australian Association Fellowships
— USA
The American Australian Association awards fellowships to Americans for advanced research and study in Australia. For more information visit USA to Australia Fellowship Applications.
Australian Embassy Scholarships
— JAPAN
The Australian Embassy Japan provides information about a range of scholarships that are available to students from Japan wishing to pursue studies in Australia. For further information visit the Australian Embassy Japan.
The Northcote Postgraduate Scholarship (UK)
— UK
The Northcote Postgraduate Scholarship is to enable students normally resident in the UK to undertake a higher degree at an Australian university for up to three years. The Britain-Australia Society administers the Northcote Postgraduate Scholarships on behalf of the Northcote Trust.
There is no limitation on the field of study. Applicants must be resident in the UK (or one of its dependencies or territories) and need to ascertain their own eligibility for a postgraduate programme (MA or PhD) in Australia.
The Trustees particularly welcome proposals for PhD and research-based Masters programmes.
For more information, please visit the British-Australia Society website.
International financial aid schemes
For eligible students, financial aid may be available in the form of foreign government funding or private student loans, to study in Australia.
JCU is aware of financial aid programs which exist in the following countries. In some cases, JCU is registered to administer funding on your behalf. For more information please click on the links below.
JCU is also aware of the following providers operating in the private student loan sector. It is your responsibility to do your own research about private loans and decide whether a private loan is appropriate for your circumstances. JCU is not able to recommend lenders or provide advice about loan products.
Sallie Mae
- Available to United States citizens and permanent residents
- Loans for all degree types
- Has fixed or variable interest rates
- Loans are available for tuition & living expenses, based on the Universities cost of attendance
Students should apply directly to Sallie Mae for a loan. Please advise JCU Financial Aid team if you are approved for a loan as the University is required to certify your loan and will facilitate the payment of your loan. For more information or to apply online, visit Sallie Mae student loans.
Earnest
- Available to United States citizens and permanent residents
- Loans for all degree types
- Has fixed or variable interest rates
- Loans are available for tuition & living expenses, based on the Universities cost of attendance
Students should apply directly to Earnest for a loan. Please advise JCU Financial Aid team if you are approved for a loan as the University is required to certify your loan and will facilitate the payment of your loan. For more information or to apply online, visit Earnest student loans.
Spark Finance
- Loans for UG & PG programs, covering up to 80% of total
- Has fixed or variable loan options available
- No collateral or guarantees
- Loans available in AUD
Spark Finance is fully responsible for lending decisions and eligibility criteria. For more information or to apply online, visit Spark Finance International Student Loans.
Prodigy Finance
- Offers loans for approved master's level courses
- Lends to most international students, subject to eligibility
- Is funded by community investors, and external investors
- Sets lending levels based on innovative model of predictive post-degree salary indicators
Prodigy finance is fully responsible for lending decisions and eligibility criteria. For more information or to apply online, visit Prodigy Finance.
If none of the above options are applicable, we encourage you to explore financial aid options directly within your home country.
Information for sponsored students
Students who have a scholarship or company paying the university fees on their behalf will need to seek approval of the sponsorship prior to commencement of studies. JCU is unable to issue an invoice to a third party unless we have an approved student sponsor agreement.
Official sponsorships can only be established between the University and an organisation (e.g. foreign university, government or business). Personal or family related sponsorships cannot be officiated.