External Scholarships and Search Engines
There are many external scholarships made available by government departments, business and industry groups that you may be eligible to apply for.
James Cook University has no involvement in the administration or maintenance of any of the sites below. For further information or to submit an application, please contact the managing organisation directly.
Real Futures Grant
Open to: Domestic undergraduate students enrolled full-time at the time of entry in an accredited Australian Tertiary Education Institution and studying for a certificate, diploma, degree or traineeship in any of the following areas: Business, Finance, Medicine, Healthcare or Specialist healthcare.
Value: $5,000
Open date: 2 February 2026
Close date: 1 October 2026
Australian Seniors Aged Care Futures Grant
Open to: Domestic undergraduate students enrolled full-time in aged care, aged care nursing, dementia care, disabilities care, or related programs.
Value: $5,000
Open date: Open now
Closing date: 1 October 2026
Buddy Pet Insurance Grant
Open to: Domestic undergraduate enrolled full-time at the time of entry in an accredited Australian Tertiary Education Institution and studying for a certificate, diploma, degree or traineeship in any of the following areas:
Value: $5,000
Open date: 2 February 2026
Closing date: 1 October 2026
Farrer Memorial International Travelling Scholarships 2026
Open to: Postgraduate students enrolled for a PhD in field crop research to undertake international travel and/or learning development between 1 July 2026 and 30 June 2027.
Value: Up to $7,500
Open date: Open now
Closing date: 18 October 2026
Jade Finance 2026 Academic Scholarship
Open to: Full-time and part-time students who have completed at least one year of study at a recognised Australian tertiary institution.
Value: $5,000
Open date: Open now
Closing date: 1 November 2026
BizCover Women In IT Scholarship
Open to: Female students in Australia currently studying IT-related degrees including Computer Science, Cyber Security, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Engineering, and related IT qualifications (see list of eligible degrees here)
Value: $5,000 + Optional 3-month paid work placement with BizCover
Open date: 1 January 2026
Close date: 28 February 2027
James Cook University has no involvement in the administration or maintenance of any of the sites below. For further information or to submit an application, please contact the managing organisation directly.