Are you an international student who wants to pursue an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree at Griffith University in Australia? Do you have a strong academic record and a passion for making an impact in the future? If yes, then you may be eligible for the Griffith Vice Chancellor’s International Scholarship, a prestigious award that covers 50% of your tuition fees for the duration of your program.

Eligibility Criteria

To apply for this scholarship, you must:

• Be a citizen of a country other than Australia or New Zealand.
• Have a minimum GPA in previous studies of 6.0 or above on a 7 point scale or equivalent.
• Have received an offer to study at Griffith by the scholarship application closing date.
• Satisfy all academic and English language entry requirements for your chosen undergraduate or postgraduate coursework program.
• Be a full-time student starting in 2024, 2025 or 2026.

How to Apply

To apply for this scholarship, you will need to:

• Apply to study an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework program at Griffith University.
• Once you have your Letter of Offer, apply for the scholarship by the closing date (see below). You will need to include academic records and a personal statement that addresses why you have applied for the scholarship, the selected program of study at Griffith University, and how you will use your degree to make an impact in the future. You can also include any other information that strengthens your application.
• If you meet all the eligibility requirements, a University panel will review your application and notify you of the outcome.

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Application Deadlines

The application deadlines for the scholarship are as follows:

• Trimester 1 2024: Apply by 2 December 2023, receive outcome by 20 December 2023. Students completing Australian Year 12 only: Apply by 18 December 2023, receive outcome by 22 December 2023. Trimester starts on 4 March 2024.
• Trimester 2 2024: Apply by 13 April 2024, receive outcome by 3 May 2024. Trimester starts on 15 July 2024.
• Trimester 3 2024: Apply by 10 August 2024, receive outcome by 29 August 2024. Trimester starts on 4 November 2024.

FAQs

• Q: How many scholarships are available?
• A: The number of scholarships available varies each year depending on the quality and quantity of applications received.
• Q: How will I receive the scholarship?
• A: The scholarship will be applied to your tuition fees prior to the census date of each trimester, as long as you meet the ongoing enrolment requirements. You must pay the remaining balance of fees, based on your enrolment, by the census date.
• Q: What are the ongoing enrolment requirements?
• A: To maintain the scholarship, you must:
  • Remain enrolled as a full-time student in your program and in a minimum of 40 credit points per trimester.
  • Maintain a cumulative GPA of 6.0 or above on a 7 point scale for the duration of your program.
  • Pass all courses in each trimester of studies.
  • Successfully complete the program within the minimum program duration.
  • Not be excluded for unsatisfactory academic progress or misconduct.
• Q: Can I defer or suspend the scholarship?
• A: No, the scholarship cannot be deferred or suspended. If you defer or suspend your program, you will lose the scholarship.
• Q: Can I apply for other scholarships at Griffith University?
• A: Yes, you can apply for other scholarships at Griffith University, as long as they are not the same type of scholarship (e.g. tuition fee scholarship) or have similar conditions. You can only hold one Griffith University scholarship at a time.

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