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Scholarships at JCU

About scholarships at JCU

A scholarship is a great way to make the most of your student experience, meet people to build your professional network, and enjoy greater financial freedom. If you've got the passion and drive, or are just looking for a bit of help, we've got the scholarship to match your circumstances.

With over fifty scholarships available, some up to the value of $45,000, covering everything from study area scholarships to financial help for students who live in regional, rural or remote areas, have a disability, or identify as Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, find a scholarship applicable to you.

Why wait? Apply today and enjoy the academic and financial support that a JCU scholarship brings.

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*Dollar values are indicative, for detailed information on scholarships, please view each scholarship individually.

Realising her dream

Bachelor of Advanced Science student, Samantha Crisp, was the recipient of The George Alexander Foundation Scholarship and, thanks to winning the scholarship, has gone on to realise her dream of studying marine science and studying abroad. Check out Sam’s story and the advice she would give to other students thinking of applying for a scholarship.

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Real stories

SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
Seth Sedan
The George Alexander Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship, 2021-2023
This scholarship has allowed me concentrate on my studies and help find my feet while adjusting to my first year at Uni.
SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
Patrick Jurgens
QCoal Foundation Scholar, 2020–2022
The QCoal Foundation scholarship is for anyone from a rural area seeking for a future in mining and/or science. It allows you to be able to focus in your studies and your future rather than worrying about your finances. For anyone thinking about applying: just go for it, there is nothing to lose and plenty to gain.
Scholarship Recipient
Aimee Deaves
Walter & Eliza Hall Trust Opportunity Scholarship Recipient, 2020
I don’t think I can quite verbalise how thankful I am for the opportunities that being awarded the Walter and Eliza Hall Trust Opportunity Scholarship is going to give me. I think all I can really say that I am extremely humbled to be given this opportunity.
Scholarship Recipient
Jennifer Thuy Nguyen
The George Alexander Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship, 2020–2021
The George Alexander Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship has enabled me to pursue a Bachelor of Dental Surgery in Cairns. This scholarship has allowed me to stay on campus accommodation and support my studies, so that I can one day also give back to my own community.
SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
Maria Njau
George Alexander Foundation Scholar, 2020–2022
Getting this scholarship is one of the best things that have ever happen to me. I am now one step closer to working my dream job. For anyone out there hesitant on applying for any scholarship, stop doubting yourself and just go for it. There is absolutely nothing to lose and you might end up a winner.

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