Overview

Southern Cross University Scholarships are open to international students from all over the world to undertake undergraduate and masters studies at SCU Australia. Southern Cross University is a multi-campus university on Australia’s east coast. Main campuses are located at the Gold Coast, Coffs Harbour and Lismore.

Southern Cross university is offering the SCU Scholarships to support international students wishing to study at the university. The Scholarship provides students from $5,000 to $8,000 fee reduction each year, paid in installments throughout each study year, commencing in the first session and continuing, based on successful completion of each study session.

Who Can Apply?

• All world countries. Citizens or permanent residents of Australia or New Zealand are not eligible to apply.
• Undergraduate entry: A qualification equivalent to Australian Year 12 and the required entry grade for the program for which  they have applied; and English language comparable to Academic IELTS 6.0 overall with no band less than 5.5.
• Postgraduate entry: A qualification equivalent to an Australian Bachelor degree; and English language comparable to Academic IELTS 6.5.
• Students must successfully complete all units in their progression, by maintaining at least a pass in all units, to remain eligible for the scholarship.
• Students must meet the attendance requirements of their program and student visa to remain eligible for the scholarship.

Application Procedure

1. International students can choose from the list of courses available to students wanting to apply for a visa to study in Australia
2. Apply for the University:Note: Applicants from Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Libya must apply through an Education Agent.
   • Southern Cross University accepts applications through:
     1. Education Agents
     2. Online Application through E-Apps
     3. Direct Applications
3. For direct applications: Complete the International Application for Admission form and attach all supporting documents, to avoid delays including:
   • Certified copy of academic transcripts (including grading system).
   • English language test results (eg. IELTS, TOEFL or other).
   • Academic or employer references (if required).
   • Advanced Standing application (if relevant).
   • Advanced standing refers to previous study or work experience, which may reduce time off the duration of the degree.
   • Southern Cross University recommends your application is received at least two months before you intend to start your study.

What Financial Support is Available?

The Scholarship provides students from $5,000 to $8,000 fee reduction each year, paid in installments throughout each study year, commencing in the first session and continuing, based on successful completion of each study session.