JCU Vice Chancellor's International Student Scholarship

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The JCU Vice Chancellor’s International Student Scholarship (full fee waiver) provides up to a 100% fee waiver for the minimum course duration.

The JCU Vice Chancellor’s International Student Scholarship (partial fee waiver) provides a 50% partial fee waiver for the minimum course duration.

Your eligibility to apply for the scholarship is automatically assessed when we receive your course application. If you are eligible to apply, you will receive an invitation to submit your scholarship application. Instructions on how to apply for the scholarship will be detailed in the email invitation.

Your application will be checked for completeness and you will receive an email confirmation. Your application will be assessed by the Selection Committee after the closing date of 7th April 2023. Your application will be ranked against others who have applied, and if you are successful in obtaining a scholarship, you will be notified by 19th April 2023.

JCU Vice Chancellor’s International Student Scholarship

Introduction

The JCU Vice Chancellor’s International Student Scholarship is part of JCU’s commitment to rewarding and supporting high-achieving students by providing up to a maximum of 100% fee waiver per year for the minimum course duration

The Scholarship provides financial support to high-achieving international students enrolling in eligible programs, with a weighted average mark (WAM) of 85% or higher.

This Scholarship is subject to the provisions of James Cook University’s Coursework Scholarships, Bursaries and Grants Policy.

Value and payment of the scholarship

The JCU Vice Chancellor’s International Student Scholarship (full fee waiver) provides up to a 100% fee waiver to for the minimum course duration.

The JCU Vice Chancellor’s International Student Scholarship (partial fee waiver) provides a 50% partial fee waiver for the minimum course duration.

Eligibility Criteria

The JCU Vice Chancellor's International Student Scholarship will be open by invitation only to International Students who will be enrolling in eligible programs, and who have a weighted average mark (WAM) of 85% or higher.

Selection Criteria

The JCU Vice Chancellor's International Student Scholarship is automatically assessed during the admissions process and eligible candidates will receive an invitation to apply for the Scholarship from the JCU International Admissions team.

Full terms and conditions will be provided on offer of the scholarship, and will include:

Ongoing eligibility

The student must -

• Must hold a visa that permits study prior to commencing
• Must hold an offer for a full-time, internal program
• Must have completed any IELTS conditions
• Not applicable to Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Science, Master of Clinical Psychology, Higher Degree by Research, Study Abroad or Exchange programs
• Scholarships cannot be deferred
• Scholarship recipients must maintain a 6.0 GPA (full fee waiver) or a 5.5 GPA (partial fee waiver)
• The scholarship cannot be combined with any other JCU grant, scholarship, or allowance
• Sponsored students are not eligible to apply
• The scholarship provides a fee reduction only – no cash payments or reimbursements are permitted
• Scholarships are allocated at the discretion of the Selection Committee
• Where the recipient fails to meet this requirement of ongoing eligibility, evidence of special circumstances contributing to the reduced GPA must be provided to the Scholarships Office for consideration

Conditions of the Scholarship

• If the recipient defers their study or takes a leave of absence without approval, the recipient will no longer be eligible for the Scholarship.
• If the recipient transfers to another course of study, continuation of the Scholarship, including tenure, will be subject to the approval of the relevant Dean.
• If the recipient fails to comply with any of the conditions of this Scholarship, the Dean of the relevant College may suspend or terminate the Scholarship or take such action as they deem necessary to enforce compliance of the condition by the recipient.
• A student may lodge a request for review of decision in accordance with the provisions of the JCU Student Review and Appeals Policy.
• JCU reserves the right to limit or adjust the number of scholarships awarded.

Administration of the Scholarship

The Scholarship shall be administered by the International Student Support Office, on behalf of the Vice Chancellor.
The funds of the Scholarship shall be held in an account in the name of the University and shall be administered by the Officer of the University charged with administering the Scholarship.
Where an award provides some benefit to the recipient from a body external to the University, or an obligation upon a body external to the University, the University, its servants, and agents, shall not be liable for that benefit or obligation.
Please refer to Glossary of Terms.