OpenFieldSouthern Cross University Vice Chancellor's Academic Excellence Scholarship
Merit-based scholarship designed to reward high-achieving international applicants enrolling in undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs at SCU Gold Coast, Lismore, or Coffs Harbour.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Exceeds standard SCU academic entry thresholds (minimum 75% equivalent in qualifying degree)
- English language proficiency
- Meets program English language entry criteria
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Evidence of scholarly merit and personal statement on sustainable regional development
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic recommendations
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- AUD $8,000 annual fee deduction across the entire standard duration of the degree
- Application fee
- AUD $0
- Tuition / joining costs
- Applied as automatic fee deduction
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- December 15, 2026 (Term 1 2027 round)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Southern Cross University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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