OpenFieldJCU Vice-Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship
Competitive merit scholarship granting ongoing 25% tuition fee waivers to international students enrolling in engineering, computer science, and renewable energy degrees at JCU.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Equivalent Australian ATAR 90+ or undergraduate GPA of 6.0 on a 7.0 scale
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 all bands)
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Personal statement demonstrating academic excellence and leadership
- Recommendation letters
- One academic referee letter
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- 25% tuition fee reduction for the entire duration of the degree
- Application fee
- $0 AUD
- Tuition / joining costs
- $39,500 AUD/year (before 25% scholarship discount)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 15, 2027 (Semester 1 commencement)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official James Cook University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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