HDR Scholarships for International Candidates

2027 Intake for International Students Only

Before You Apply

Before submitting an application, please check that you meet the eligibility requirements for your chosen HDR course.
Meeting the minimum eligibility criteria does not automatically guarantee competitiveness for a scholarship, as scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis.

Eligibility Requirements

To be considered, applicants must:

• Meet ELR Band 2 requirements
• Hold the minimum qualifications required for HDR admission
• Be able to meet all Conditions of Award for the scholarship

How to Apply

New International Candidates

• Indicate that you wish to be considered for an HDR scholarship as part of your HDR candidature application
• A separate scholarship application is not required
• Apply via the HDR application portal: Apply here

Currently Enrolled Candidates

If you are already enrolled at JCU and wish to be considered:

• Email grs@jcu.edu.au with:
  • Your current CV
  • A publications spreadsheet
• Ask your Advisor to submit an Advisor Statement in support of your application

HDR scholarships do not include overseas health cover or relocation expenses.

Advisor Involvement

• Once submitted, nominated Advisors will be notified and provided with a link to access the application
• Advisors may be required to review, interview, and endorse the application before it progresses further

Important Information for International HDR Scholarship Applicants

Please note that HDR scholarships do not cover Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) or relocation expenses. International applicants are required to arrange and pay for OSHC before applying for a student visa.

As a guide, the cost of OSHC in 2025 is:

• $4,521 for a single PhD candidate (one-off upfront payment)
• $23,652 if accompanied by a partner
• $45,889 if accompanied by a partner and family

Please be aware that OSHC costs increase annually, and updated rates will apply to new offers from 2026.

International applicants are also encouraged to consider general living costs and other expenses associated with studying in Australia. The Prepare to Arrive website provides helpful information and tools to estimate the cost of living, including healthcare and schooling costs for children.

When you apply, you will automatically be considered for all scholarships you are eligible for. Applications are assessed and ranked in line with the Scholarship Scoring Procedure.

Scholarship Types