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International Merit Stipend

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.

Student Level Undergraduate & Postgraduate coursework
Student Status International; new students
Area of StudyExcluding but is not limited to, the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, Bachelor of Dental Surgery, and online and non-award programs.
Scholarship criteria/type International; Living allowance
Scholarship ValueValue at AUD$400 per fortnight to assist with living expenses. Payments are made to student's nominated bank account throughout the course duration provided the student meets ongoing eligibility.
Scholarship durationDuration of student’s course* (ongoing GPA requirement applies)
Number of scholarships available Varies
Application Open / CloseAutomatically assessed when application is received

The International Merit Stipend is for eligible high achieving students from Africa*
*With the exception of students from Nigeria and Ghana – please refer to the International Excellence Scholarship

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.

Applicants must:

  • be an international student, commencing studying at JCU for the first time
  • be commencing study as a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate student
  • not be enrolling in Diplomas, End-on Honours degrees, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, Bachelor of Dental Surgery, Graduate Certificates, Graduate Diplomas or online and non-award programs
  • not be enrolling via a JCU partnership are not be eligible for this scholarship and should refer to the JCU Partners scholarship
  • if commencing an Undergraduate degree, demonstrate an ATAR of 65 (or equivalent)
  • if commencing a Postgraduate degree, demonstrate 65% or above achievement where 50% is a pass mark of the student’s relevant qualification

Payments of the JCU International Merit Stipend are made directly to student's nominated bank account throughout the duration of study at JCU, providing a strong GPA is maintained.

Scholarship eligibility is automatically assessed during the JCU admissions process. There is not application required for this scholarship. Eligible candidates will receive an offer for their program of study and the International Merit Stipend concurrently.

Scholarship rules apply and will be provided to candidates at the time of offer.