James Cook University (JCU) 2025 International Excellence Scholarship

The JCU International Excellence Scholarship provides a 25% tuition fee reduction throughout the entire duration of approved full degree study programs, provided recipients maintain a strong GPA each semester.

Scholarship eligibility is automatically assessed during the JCU admissions process. Eligible candidates will receive an offer for their program of study and the International Excellence Scholarship concurrently.

• Table of Content
• About James Cook University
• International Excellence Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of International Excellence Scholarship
• Requirements for International Excellence Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About James Cook University

James Cook University (JCU) is a public university and is the second oldest university in Queensland, Australia. JCU is a teaching and research institution. The University's main campuses are located in the tropical cities of Cairns, Singapore and Townsville. JCU also has study centres in Mount Isa, Mackay and Thursday Island. A Brisbane campus, operated by Russo Higher Education, delivers undergraduate and postgraduate courses to international students. The University’s main fields of research include marine sciences, biodiversity, sustainable management of tropical ecosystems, gene... continue reading

International Excellence Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of International Excellence Scholarship

The JCU International Excellence Scholarship provides a 25% tuition fee reduction throughout the entire duration of approved full degree study programs, provided recipients maintain a strong GPA each semester.

Requirements for International Excellence Scholarship Qualification

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
• 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.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Scholarship eligibility is automatically assessed during the JCU admissions process. There is no application required for this scholarship. Eligible candidates will receive an offer for their program of study and the International Excellence Scholarship concurrently.

For more details, visit JCU Scholarship webpage