Scholarships:

Griffith Remarkable scholarship

About the scholarship

  • Value at 50% tuition fees
  • Duration: valid for your whole degree
  • Level of Study: Applied for both Undergraduate and Postgraduate coursework programs

Eligibility

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 5.5 or above on a 7 point scale or equivalent.
  • Have applied 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 Trimester 1, 2 or 3 2023.

Want to know if your academic performance and English level can be eligible for this scholarship? Contact us at [email protected] or 07 3003 1899 or fill out the enquiry form.

Terms and Conditions

  • Students must be enrolled full-time and making progress in their studies that meets their student visa requirements to receive and maintain the scholarship, and/or meet the requirements of their program of study, unless credit prevents full-time enrolment.
  • To maintain scholarship eligibility, students must pass all the requirements for each trimester of studies and successfully progress on to enrol in the next trimester. A minimum cumulative GPA of 5.5 on a 7.0 point grading scale must be maintained to qualify for each tuition fee deduction in the following trimester of enrolment.
  • Students must remain enrolled in the program for which the scholarship offer was made, which is stated on the Letter of Offer issued by Griffith International Admissions.
  • Should a student withdraw or cancel for any reason, the scholarship amount is non-refundable

Application closing dates

  • Trimester 1 – 2023:
    • Apply by: 3 December 2022
    • Receive outcome by: 21 December 2022
  • Trimester 2 – 2023:
    • Apply by: 15 April 2023
    • Outcome by: 12 May 2023
  • Trimester 3 – 2023:
    • Apply by: 4 August 2023
    • Receive outcome by: 23 August 2023

International Student Academic Excellence Scholarship

About the scholarship

  • Value at 15% of tuition fee
  • Duration: valid for your whole degree
  • Level of study: available for both undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs

Eligibility

  • Be a citizen of a country other than Australia or New Zealand.
  • Have a minimum GPA in previous studies of 5.5 or above on a 7 point scale or equivalent.
  • Satisfy all academic and English language entry requirements for your chosen undergraduate or postgraduate coursework program.
  • Be a full-time student starting in 2022 or 2023.

Terms and Conditions

  • Scholarship applies to tuition fees only for students commencing in 2022 or 2023. Students who defer commencement to 2024 or later are not eligible to receive the scholarship.
  • Students must be enrolled full-time and making progress in their studies that meets their student visa requirements to receive and maintain the scholarship, and/or meet the requirements of their program of study, unless credit prevents full-time enrolment.
  • To maintain scholarship eligibility, students must pass all the requirements for each trimester of studies and successfully progress on to enrol in the next trimester. A minimum cumulative GPA of 5.5 on a 7.0 point grading scale must be maintained to qualify for each tuition fee deduction in the following trimester of enrolment.
  • Students must remain enrolled in the program for which the scholarship offer was made, which is stated on the Letter of Offer issued by Griffith International Admissions.
  • Scholarship recipients who are approved for an internal transfer in 2022 or 2023 must meet the full-time enrolment requirements, minimum cumulative GPA and pass all prior course requirements in order to retain their scholarship.
  • Should a student withdraw or cancel for any reason, the scholarship amount is non-refundable.

How to apply

  • When you submit your study application to Griffith University, your eligibility for this scholarship will be automatically assessed by the university. However, please note that this scholarship is highly competitive, so it is advisable to prepare your application and supporting documents well in advance.
  • If you would like assistance with preparing and submitting your application, please don’t hesitate to contact SOL Edu at [email protected] or 07 3003 1899. Our team can help you with your application at no cost!

International Student Academic Merit Scholarship

About the scholarship

  • Value at 20% of tuition fee
  • Duration: Valid for your whole degree
  • Level of Study: Available for both undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs

Eligibility

  • Be a citizen of a country other than Australia or New Zealand.
  • Have a minimum GPA in previous studies of 5.0 to 5.49 on a 7-point scale or equivalent.
  • Satisfy all academic and English language entry requirements for your chosen undergraduate or postgraduate coursework program.
  • Be a full-time student starting in 2022 or 2023.

Terms and Conditions

  • Scholarship applies to tuition fees only for students commencing in 2022 or 2023. Students who defer commencement to 2024 or later are not eligible to receive the scholarship.
  • If a student is awarded a Griffith University scholarship that is worth more than 20% of tuition fees, the scholarship at the higher value will apply rather than this scholarship.
  • Students must be enrolled full-time and making progress in their studies that meets their student visa requirements to receive and maintain the scholarship, and/or meet the requirements of their program of study, unless credit prevents full-time enrolment.
  • To maintain scholarship eligibility, students must pass all the requirements for each trimester of studies and successfully progress on to enrol in the next trimester. A minimum cumulative GPA of 5.0 on a 7.0 point grading scale must be maintained to qualify for each tuition fee deduction in the following trimester of enrolment.
  • Students must remain enrolled in the program for which the scholarship offer was made, which is stated on the Letter of Offer issued by Griffith International Admissions.
  • Scholarship recipients who are approved for an internal transfer in 2022 or 2023 must meet the full-time enrolment requirements, minimum cumulative GPA and pass all prior course requirements in order to retain their scholarship.
  • Should a student withdraw or cancel for any reason, the scholarship amount is non-refundable.

How to apply

Similar to International Student Academic Excellence Scholarship, the International Student Academic Merit Scholarship at Griffith University is assessed automatically, so you do not need to apply separately for this scholarship. However, submitting a well-prepared course application can increase your chances of receiving this scholarship.

If you would like assistance with the application process, please contact SOL Edu at [email protected], call us at 07 3003 1899, or fill out the enquiry form for free assistance.

Griffith University Postgraduate Research Scholarship (GUPRS)

About the scholarship

  • Value: The GUPRS provides a living allowance of AUD $32,192 per annum — paid as a fortnightly stipend, and a relocation allowance. Sick leave, parental leave and leave of absence provisions also apply. This scholarship does not cover tuition fees.
  • Duration: The GUPRS may be held for up to two years for a research master program and up to three years for a doctoral program. A six-month extension may be granted to doctoral candidates in certain circumstances.
  • Level of study: The GUPRS is applied for Master by Research and doctoral programs.

Eligibility

  • Applicants must be commencing or enrolled in a research program at Griffith University
  • not be receiving income from another source to support the candidate’s general living costs that provides a benefit greater than 75% of the GUPRS stipend rate to undertake the proposed program.

Selection process

  • Awardees are ranked and selected on the basis of academic merit, research potential and the quality of the research training environment in which their research project will be undertaken, taking into account the University’s strategic priorities.
  • Below the document checklists you should include in your application
    • your research experience (journal article, conference, creative work, etc.)
    • your university degree
    • Your CV to show your experience on the related research field
    • English language requirements: Normally, you are required to obtain an IELTS 6.5 with no band score under 6.0.
    • your supervisor details: you need to contact your preferred potential supervisors early to check their availability and seek for their approval to supervise you. You may need your proposed supervisor’s written support before you can submit your expression of interest.
    • your research proposal: It is a key requirement of your application. Once your supervisor/s agree to support your project, work with them to develop your research proposal.

Key dates

While you can apply at any time, it’s recommended that you apply at least four months before your preferred intake to allow sufficient time for your application to be assessed, your offer letter issued and accepted.

  • Intake 1 27 February 2023
  • Intake 2 17 April 2023
  • Intake 3 10 July 2023
  • Intake 4 9 October 2023

Notes: GUPRS only covers your living allowance during the time you study in Australia. It’s advisable that you apply Griffith University International Postgraduate Research Scholarship together with GUPRS.

Griffith University International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (GUIPRS

About this scholarship

  • The GUIPRS covers tuition fees for the applicant for up to three years for doctoral candidates and up to two years for research master candidates. In addition, the scholarship covers Overseas Student Health Cover for the applicant and any dependant/s for the duration of the scholarship.
  • A six month extension may be granted to doctoral candidates in certain circumstances.

Scholarship details and application process

This scholarship is usually applied at the same time with GUPRS. Please read section 4-GUPRS for further information on the eligibility, application process and key dates.

Australian Government Research Training Program Stipend Scholarship and Australian Government Research Training Program International fee offset scholarship

About this scholarship

  • The Australian Government Research Training Program Stipend Scholarship provides a living allowance of AUD $32,192 (2023 rate, indexed annually) per annum; paid as a fortnightly stipend. Relocation, sick leave and parental leave provisions also apply.
  • The Australian Government Research Training Program International Fee Offset Scholarship covers tuition fees for up to three years for doctoral candidates and up to two years for research master candidates. In addition, the scholarship covers Overseas Student Health Cover for the applicant and any dependant(s) for the duration of the scholarship.
  • If granted with both above scholarships, you will be covered with all the costs for study in Australia.
  • Duration:
    • These scholarships may be held for up to two years for a research master’s program and up to three years for a doctoral program.
    • A six-month extension may be granted to doctoral candidates in certain circumstances.

Eligibility

Applicants must be commencing or enrolled in a Higher Degree by Research program at Griffith University. Applicants must not be receiving income from another source to support their general living costs that provides a benefit greater than 75% of the RTP stipend.

How to apply

  • The same as other research scholarships, applicants for Australian Government Research Training Program Stipend Scholarship and Australian Government Research Training Program International Fee Offset Scholarship are ranked and selected on the basis of academic merit, research potential and the quality of the research training environment in which their research project will be undertaken, taking into account the University’s strategic priorities.
  • Below the document checklists you should include in your application
    • your research experience (journal article, conference, creative work, etc.)
    • your university degree
    • Your CV to show your experience on the related research field
    • English language requirements: Normally, you are required to obtain an IELTS 6.5 with no band score under 6.0.
    • your supervisor details: you need to contact your preferred potential supervisors early to check their availability and seek for their approval to supervise you. You may need your proposed supervisor’s written support before you can submit your expression of interest.
    • your research proposal: It is a key requirement of your application. Once your supervisor/s agree to support your project, work with them to develop your research proposal.

Key dates

While you can apply at any time, it’s recommended that you apply at least four months before your preferred intake to allow sufficient time for your application to be assessed, your offer letter issued and accepted.

  • Intake 1 27 February 2023
  • Intake 2 17 April 2023
  • Intake 3 10 July 2023
  • Intake 4 9 October 2023