Australian Catholic University (ACU) International Scholarships, 2019/2020

Which countries are eligible for the scholarship?

International

In which host country will the awardees be studying?

Australia

What is the category of this opportunity?

Undergraduate, Masters by Research, Doctoral

How do I know if I’m eligible for the scholarship?

• This scholarship is open to commencing International postgraduate and undergraduate students with outstanding academic merit of at least an average result of 80% in prior studies.
• Candidates must not be an Australian permanent resident citizen or New Zealand citizen;
• Candidates must have an offer for a place in an undergraduate, postgraduate or PhD program at ACU;
• Candidates must attend the relevant ACU campus as a full-time student;
• Candidates must not be receiving any other major scholarship or award ;
• Candidates must not be attending ACU as a Study Abroad or Exchange student
• Students must maintain satisfactory academic progress for their duration of their course. Successful applicants must also agree to act as student ambassadors for ACU and support promotional activities.

What are the selection criteria?

Applications are assessed based on the strength of the following criteria:

• Academic merit

How are selections made?

The recipients will be selected by a Selection Committee consisting of the Executive Director, International, the Executive Dean of each Faculty (or nominee), the Dean of Graduate Studies, the Associate Director, International Admissions and Student Relations and the Associate Director, International Marketing and Recruitment. Further, the Selection Committee may give consideration to:

1. The diversity of the source countries of applicants and the courses in which they are enrolled (including across a spread of undergraduate and postgraduate coursework and research programs and campuses);
2. In the case of applicants undertaking research degrees, the alignment of the applicant’s intended research with the research strengths of the University.

How many scholarship awards are available?

Up to 20

What are the benefits of the scholarship?

50% tuition waiver

How to Apply for the Australian Catholic University International Scholarships

Apply online by clicking the button below and completing the application form. You must attach the following documentation with your application:

• Evidence of academic  merit, showing achievement of an average of at least 80% across the  applicant’s most recent study.

Apply Online

Scholarship Webpage