Vice Chancellor’s Academic Excellence Scholarship at Southern Cross University 2024

Objective:

For academically outstanding future international students in all fields of study. The key criteria for students are to exceed the academic and English entry requirements for the program and present themselves as an outstanding academic candidate.

Eligibility for the Vice Chancellor’s Academic Excellence Scholarship:

• Applicants must apply to study a full-time (8 units per year) undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree at either the Gold Coast, Lismore, or Coffs Harbour campus. Applications either from or into a pathway program (e.g. diploma, graduate certificate, or graduate diploma) will not be accepted.
• Candidates should exceed the minimum admission entry requirements of the University. Assessment of academic excellence will be undertaken by a panel.
• 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 are comparable to Academic IELTS 6.0 overall with no band less than 5.5.
• Postgraduate entry: A qualification equivalent to an Australian Bachelor's degree; and English language comparable to Academic IELTS 6.5.
• Students must meet the attendance requirements of their program and the student visa conditions to remain eligible for the scholarship.
• Citizens or permanent residents of Australia or New Zealand are not eligible.

Value of the Scholarship:

$8,000 maximum fee reduction for your first scholarship year.

Selection criteria: 

• The candidate's previous academic history and other meritorious achievements may be considered part of the selection process.
• All other eligibility criteria must be met.