James Cook University (JCU)
Scholarship
Undergraduate
Scholarships:
1.
JCU Singapore Future Scholarship
- Value:
100% tuition waiver (approx. S$1 million across 15 awards)
- Eligibility:
Singapore citizens from low-income households with ≥75% academic average;
panel interview required
- Extras:
Focused on key “smart nation” and aquaculture/data programs; fully
needs-based
2.
JCU Move‑Up Scholarships
- Value:
25%, 50%, or 100% tuition discount for one academic year (8 subjects)
- Eligibility:
Current pathway students progressing into undergrad/postgrad based on
academic merit; selection via application
3.
JCU Singapore Honors Scholarship
- Value:
100%, 50%, or 25% tuition for ONE academic year (usually applies to final
semester)
- Eligibility:
Based on Year 11 average (~6.0 GPA), meets program entry, passes IQ test;
limited to Singapore campus students; single-use treatment; ambassador
role often expected
4.
Open House Scholarships (various)
From JCU’s Open House:
- Future Economy Scholarship
- Lifelong Education Scheme
- JCU Merit Scholarship
- JCU Sports Scholarship
- SAFRA Scholarship
- Amount & Eligibility: Vary by award; likely merit-based, financial-need, or
sporting achievement–driven
International
(Non‑Singaporean) Scholarships
1.
JCU International Excellence Scholarship
- Value:
Up to 25% tuition reduction for full duration
- Eligibility:
Strong Year 12 scores; automatic consideration during admissions
2.
JCU International Merit Stipend
- Value:
S$700/month living stipend
- Eligibility:
High achievers in specific programs; GPA conditions apply
3.
JCU College Pathways / Progression Scholarship
- Value:
25% tuition reduction during diploma/pathway and bachelor progression
stages
- Eligibility:
Enrolment in diploma programs; progression GPA benchmark (>4.5)
4.
Australia Awards Scholarship
- Value:
Full tuition, travel, living, materials (for developing-country students)
- Eligibility:
From eligible Indo-Pacific countries; development goals; bilateral
conditions
Average Scholarship Amounts
|
Scholarship
Type |
Amount |
|
Native full-tuition (Singapore) |
100% of tuition |
|
U.S. native partial
(Move-up/Honors) |
25–100% for one academic year |
|
International partial tuition
(Excellence) |
25% off tuition |
|
International living stipend |
~S$700/month |
|
Australia Awards |
Full coverage incl. tuition,
stipend, travel |
Eligibility
& Application Notes
- Local awards
often require academic merit plus financial need (Future Scholarship) or
sporting/extracurricular distinction (Sports Scholarship).
- International awards
(Excellence, Merit Stipend) are merit-based, automatically considered at
application—no separate form required.
- Future & Honors Scholarships require specific tests/interviews; Move Up
needs internal application post-pathway.
- Australia Awards
entail national-level selection through home country department.
Extra Insights
- Comparable options:
Aussie mainland campuses (Cairns/Townsville) also offer Indigenous
scholarships (e.g., STEM/AIMS) up to AUD 5,000 relevant if you’re
Australian Indigenous planning to transfer.
- Bond obligations:
Local scholarships (especially government-linked like SAFRA) may include
bonding periods post-graduation.
- Layering benefits:
For international students, tuition scholarships and living stipends can
stack; but honors or move up awards are single use.
- Timelines:
Future awards applications open ~Jan–Mar; international awards follow on
admission; pathway scholarships during diploma‑to‑bachelor transitions.
Postgraduate Research Scholarships (MPhil & PhD)
Primarily for international
candidates, with generous stipends and tuition support:
1.
International Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship
- Citizenship:
International (must not be based at JCU Singapore at application)
- Value:
AU$34,002.50/year living allowance (2024 rate) + full tuition; overseas
health cover (on-campus)
- Duration:
3.5 yrs (PhD) or 2 yrs (MPhil)
- Deadline/Commencement:
Apply by 31 August 2024 → start January–May 2025
2.
Postgraduate Research Scholarship (PGRS)
- Citizenship:
International (non‑JCUS based)
- Value:
AU$34,002.50/year living stipend + full tuition (2024 rate)
- Duration/Deadline:
Same as RTP above
3.
AIMS@JCU Scholarship
- Citizenship:
International (non‑JCUS based)
- Value:
AU$34,002.50/year living stipend + AU$7,500/year project/living allowance
+ full tuition
- Ideal for:
Quantitative ecology/oceanography/environmental science at Cairns/Townsville
campuses—can relocate after research support established
4.
JCU Singapore Postgraduate Research Scholarship
- Citizenship:
International (can be based at JCUS)
- Value:
SGD 31,000/year living allowance and/or full tuition
- Duration:
3.5 yrs (PhD) / 2 yrs (MPhil)
- Eligibility:
Must have a primary advisor at JCU Singapore and spend at least the first
year on campus
Coursework
Scholarships via “Move‑Up”
While geared at pathway-to-course
upgrades, this extends to postgraduate students too:
JCU
Move‑Up Scholarship
- Value:
25%, 50%, or 100% tuition award—for one academic year (8 subjects)
- Citizenship:
Open to both Singapore-based and international students progressing from
pathway/diploma into Master’s degrees
- Eligibility:
Requires strong completion results in qualifying diploma/pathway programs
and internal application
Summary of Awards & Typical Amounts
|
Scholarship |
Stipend p.a. |
Tuition |
Duration |
|
RTP / PGRS |
AU$34,000 |
Full tuition |
PhD 3.5 yrs |
|
AIMS@JCU |
AU$34,000 + AU$7,500 |
Full tuition |
PhD 3.5 yrs |
|
JCU Singapore Research Scholarship |
SGD 31,000 (living); tuition |
SGD-funded |
PhD 3.5 yrs |
|
Move‑Up (Postgraduate) |
N/A |
25–100% tuition |
1 academic year |
Eligibility
& Application Essentials
- HDR Scholarships (RTP/PGRS/AIMS@JCU):
- Application deadline: 31 August 2024, for
intake Jan–May 2025
- Requires outstanding academic/research record and a
Principal Advisor
- Apply through the JCU HDR portal—no separate
scholarship form needed
- JCU Singapore Postgraduate Research:
- Same deadline as HDR scholarships
- Must demonstrate intention to be located in Singapore
for at least 1 year
- Move‑Up Scholarships (Coursework):
- Apply during your pathway/diploma program
- Transfers to postgraduate Master’s degrees available
Additional Insights
- Living allowances
are generous and indexed annually; include health cover if based in
Australia campuses
- Tuition coverage
can be full, but check details: some awards exclude amenities or
relocation expenses
- Bonding:
Coursework (Move‑Up) awards may require ambassador duties; research awards
(RTP/PGRS) usually entail research commitments
- Externally Funded Scholarships: JCU encourages applications to external funding
bodies—scope and amounts vary
Courses
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Eligibility criteria
Academic
Qualifications for undergraduates:
- Completion of Year 12 or equivalent high school
qualification.
- Singapore:
- GCE A-Levels: Minimum of 2 passes.
- Polytechnic Diploma: Eligible for direct entry.
- India:
- Higher Secondary Certificate (State Board/CBSE/ISC):
Minimum 60% average in best 4 academic subjects.
- Malaysia:
- STPM: Pass in at least 2 subjects.
- UEC: Minimum 5 subjects with grade B6.
- Australia:
- Year 12 (ATAR): Minimum ATAR 60 (varies by program).
- International Baccalaureate (IB):
- Full diploma with at least 24 points.
- Other countries:
- Equivalent to Year 12 assessed individually.
- Foundation Pathway:
- Students who don’t meet direct entry may join a Diploma
of Higher Education as a pathway.
English Language Proficiency
- IELTS Academic: Overall 6.0 (no band below 6.0).
- TOEFL iBT: Minimum score of 74.
- Pearson PTE Academic: Minimum score of 52 (no score
below 52).
- Cambridge English (CAE): Minimum score of 169 (no
component below 169).
- English-medium schooling: May be accepted based on
assessment.
- Students not meeting these may take the English
Language Preparatory Program (ELPP).
Age
Requirement
- Must be 17 years or older at the time of
admission.
Required
Documents
- Academic transcripts and completion certificates.
- English proficiency test score report.
- Copy of passport (for international applicants).
- Personal statement (if required by the chosen program).
- Completed application form and applicable fees.
Academic
Qualifications for graduates
- A recognised bachelor’s degree in relevant
field from an accredited institution.
- For Master’s by coursework (e.g., MBA, MPA, MSc
IT, MSc Psychology):
- Typically, a GPA equivalent of credit average or
above (roughly 2.5 out of 4.0 or 60%) in the undergraduate degree.
- Master of Psychology (Clinical):
- Completion of an APAC-accredited four-year psychology program (or equivalent) with at least a 2A Honours (or equivalent GPA).
- May require an interview and referee reports.
- Graduate Certificate / Graduate Diploma programs:
- Open to applicants with either:
- A relevant bachelor’s degree,
or
- Significant work
experience in a related field (for mature applicants).
English Language Proficiency
- IELTS Academic: Overall 6.5 (no band below 6.0).
- TOEFL iBT: Minimum 86.
- Pearson PTE Academic: 58 (no score below 50).
- Cambridge English (CAE): Minimum score of 176.
- Completed prior degree in English-medium: May be
accepted on a case-by-case basis.
- Applicants not meeting this may need to take JCU’s
English Language Preparatory Program (ELPP).
Additional
Requirements (Program-Specific)
- MBA / MPA:
- Preferred: Relevant work experience, though not
mandatory.
- IT Programs:
- Open to graduates from non-IT backgrounds via
bridging modules if necessary.
- Clinical Psychology:
- Interview and competitive entry process.
- Psychological reports and academic referees may be
required.
Documents Required
- Certified copies of academic transcripts and graduation
certificates.
- English proficiency test results (if applicable).
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume (especially for
MBA/MPA).
- Personal statement or Statement of Purpose (for
selected programs).
- Letters of recommendation (if required).
- Passport copy (for international students).
- Completed application form and application fee.
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Undergraduate
Scholarships:
1.
JCU Singapore Future Scholarship
- Value:
100% tuition waiver (approx. S$1 million across 15 awards)
- Eligibility:
Singapore citizens from low-income households with ≥75% academic average;
panel interview required
- Extras:
Focused on key “smart nation” and aquaculture/data programs; fully
needs-based
2.
JCU Move‑Up Scholarships
- Value:
25%, 50%, or 100% tuition discount for one academic year (8 subjects)
- Eligibility:
Current pathway students progressing into undergrad/postgrad based on
academic merit; selection via application
3.
JCU Singapore Honors Scholarship
- Value:
100%, 50%, or 25% tuition for ONE academic year (usually applies to final
semester)
- Eligibility:
Based on Year 11 average (~6.0 GPA), meets program entry, passes IQ test;
limited to Singapore campus students; single-use treatment; ambassador
role often expected
4.
Open House Scholarships (various)
From JCU’s Open House:
- Future Economy Scholarship
- Lifelong Education Scheme
- JCU Merit Scholarship
- JCU Sports Scholarship
- SAFRA Scholarship
- Amount & Eligibility: Vary by award; likely merit-based, financial-need, or
sporting achievement–driven
International
(Non‑Singaporean) Scholarships
1.
JCU International Excellence Scholarship
- Value:
Up to 25% tuition reduction for full duration
- Eligibility:
Strong Year 12 scores; automatic consideration during admissions
2.
JCU International Merit Stipend
- Value:
S$700/month living stipend
- Eligibility:
High achievers in specific programs; GPA conditions apply
3.
JCU College Pathways / Progression Scholarship
- Value:
25% tuition reduction during diploma/pathway and bachelor progression
stages
- Eligibility:
Enrolment in diploma programs; progression GPA benchmark (>4.5)
4.
Australia Awards Scholarship
- Value:
Full tuition, travel, living, materials (for developing-country students)
- Eligibility:
From eligible Indo-Pacific countries; development goals; bilateral
conditions
Average Scholarship Amounts
|
Scholarship
Type |
Amount |
|
Native full-tuition (Singapore) |
100% of tuition |
|
U.S. native partial
(Move-up/Honors) |
25–100% for one academic year |
|
International partial tuition
(Excellence) |
25% off tuition |
|
International living stipend |
~S$700/month |
|
Australia Awards |
Full coverage incl. tuition,
stipend, travel |
Eligibility
& Application Notes
- Local awards
often require academic merit plus financial need (Future Scholarship) or
sporting/extracurricular distinction (Sports Scholarship).
- International awards
(Excellence, Merit Stipend) are merit-based, automatically considered at
application—no separate form required.
- Future & Honors Scholarships require specific tests/interviews; Move Up
needs internal application post-pathway.
- Australia Awards
entail national-level selection through home country department.
Extra Insights
- Comparable options:
Aussie mainland campuses (Cairns/Townsville) also offer Indigenous
scholarships (e.g., STEM/AIMS) up to AUD 5,000 relevant if you’re
Australian Indigenous planning to transfer.
- Bond obligations:
Local scholarships (especially government-linked like SAFRA) may include
bonding periods post-graduation.
- Layering benefits:
For international students, tuition scholarships and living stipends can
stack; but honors or move up awards are single use.
- Timelines:
Future awards applications open ~Jan–Mar; international awards follow on
admission; pathway scholarships during diploma‑to‑bachelor transitions.
Postgraduate Research Scholarships (MPhil & PhD)
Primarily for international
candidates, with generous stipends and tuition support:
1.
International Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship
- Citizenship:
International (must not be based at JCU Singapore at application)
- Value:
AU$34,002.50/year living allowance (2024 rate) + full tuition; overseas
health cover (on-campus)
- Duration:
3.5 yrs (PhD) or 2 yrs (MPhil)
- Deadline/Commencement:
Apply by 31 August 2024 → start January–May 2025
2.
Postgraduate Research Scholarship (PGRS)
- Citizenship:
International (non‑JCUS based)
- Value:
AU$34,002.50/year living stipend + full tuition (2024 rate)
- Duration/Deadline:
Same as RTP above
3.
AIMS@JCU Scholarship
- Citizenship:
International (non‑JCUS based)
- Value:
AU$34,002.50/year living stipend + AU$7,500/year project/living allowance
+ full tuition
- Ideal for:
Quantitative ecology/oceanography/environmental science at Cairns/Townsville
campuses—can relocate after research support established
4.
JCU Singapore Postgraduate Research Scholarship
- Citizenship:
International (can be based at JCUS)
- Value:
SGD 31,000/year living allowance and/or full tuition
- Duration:
3.5 yrs (PhD) / 2 yrs (MPhil)
- Eligibility:
Must have a primary advisor at JCU Singapore and spend at least the first
year on campus
Coursework
Scholarships via “Move‑Up”
While geared at pathway-to-course
upgrades, this extends to postgraduate students too:
JCU
Move‑Up Scholarship
- Value:
25%, 50%, or 100% tuition award—for one academic year (8 subjects)
- Citizenship:
Open to both Singapore-based and international students progressing from
pathway/diploma into Master’s degrees
- Eligibility:
Requires strong completion results in qualifying diploma/pathway programs
and internal application
Summary of Awards & Typical Amounts
|
Scholarship |
Stipend p.a. |
Tuition |
Duration |
|
RTP / PGRS |
AU$34,000 |
Full tuition |
PhD 3.5 yrs |
|
AIMS@JCU |
AU$34,000 + AU$7,500 |
Full tuition |
PhD 3.5 yrs |
|
JCU Singapore Research Scholarship |
SGD 31,000 (living); tuition |
SGD-funded |
PhD 3.5 yrs |
|
Move‑Up (Postgraduate) |
N/A |
25–100% tuition |
1 academic year |
Eligibility
& Application Essentials
- HDR Scholarships (RTP/PGRS/AIMS@JCU):
- Application deadline: 31 August 2024, for
intake Jan–May 2025
- Requires outstanding academic/research record and a
Principal Advisor
- Apply through the JCU HDR portal—no separate
scholarship form needed
- JCU Singapore Postgraduate Research:
- Same deadline as HDR scholarships
- Must demonstrate intention to be located in Singapore
for at least 1 year
- Move‑Up Scholarships (Coursework):
- Apply during your pathway/diploma program
- Transfers to postgraduate Master’s degrees available
Additional Insights
- Living allowances
are generous and indexed annually; include health cover if based in
Australia campuses
- Tuition coverage
can be full, but check details: some awards exclude amenities or
relocation expenses
- Bonding:
Coursework (Move‑Up) awards may require ambassador duties; research awards
(RTP/PGRS) usually entail research commitments
- Externally Funded Scholarships: JCU encourages applications to external funding
bodies—scope and amounts vary
No results found
Academic
Qualifications for undergraduates:
- Completion of Year 12 or equivalent high school
qualification.
- Singapore:
- GCE A-Levels: Minimum of 2 passes.
- Polytechnic Diploma: Eligible for direct entry.
- India:
- Higher Secondary Certificate (State Board/CBSE/ISC):
Minimum 60% average in best 4 academic subjects.
- Malaysia:
- STPM: Pass in at least 2 subjects.
- UEC: Minimum 5 subjects with grade B6.
- Australia:
- Year 12 (ATAR): Minimum ATAR 60 (varies by program).
- International Baccalaureate (IB):
- Full diploma with at least 24 points.
- Other countries:
- Equivalent to Year 12 assessed individually.
- Foundation Pathway:
- Students who don’t meet direct entry may join a Diploma
of Higher Education as a pathway.
English Language Proficiency
- IELTS Academic: Overall 6.0 (no band below 6.0).
- TOEFL iBT: Minimum score of 74.
- Pearson PTE Academic: Minimum score of 52 (no score
below 52).
- Cambridge English (CAE): Minimum score of 169 (no
component below 169).
- English-medium schooling: May be accepted based on
assessment.
- Students not meeting these may take the English
Language Preparatory Program (ELPP).
Age
Requirement
- Must be 17 years or older at the time of
admission.
Required
Documents
- Academic transcripts and completion certificates.
- English proficiency test score report.
- Copy of passport (for international applicants).
- Personal statement (if required by the chosen program).
- Completed application form and applicable fees.
Academic
Qualifications for graduates
- A recognised bachelor’s degree in relevant
field from an accredited institution.
- For Master’s by coursework (e.g., MBA, MPA, MSc
IT, MSc Psychology):
- Typically, a GPA equivalent of credit average or
above (roughly 2.5 out of 4.0 or 60%) in the undergraduate degree.
- Master of Psychology (Clinical):
- Completion of an APAC-accredited four-year psychology program (or equivalent) with at least a 2A Honours (or equivalent GPA).
- May require an interview and referee reports.
- Graduate Certificate / Graduate Diploma programs:
- Open to applicants with either:
- A relevant bachelor’s degree,
or
- Significant work
experience in a related field (for mature applicants).
English Language Proficiency
- IELTS Academic: Overall 6.5 (no band below 6.0).
- TOEFL iBT: Minimum 86.
- Pearson PTE Academic: 58 (no score below 50).
- Cambridge English (CAE): Minimum score of 176.
- Completed prior degree in English-medium: May be
accepted on a case-by-case basis.
- Applicants not meeting this may need to take JCU’s
English Language Preparatory Program (ELPP).
Additional
Requirements (Program-Specific)
- MBA / MPA:
- Preferred: Relevant work experience, though not
mandatory.
- IT Programs:
- Open to graduates from non-IT backgrounds via
bridging modules if necessary.
- Clinical Psychology:
- Interview and competitive entry process.
- Psychological reports and academic referees may be
required.
Documents Required
- Certified copies of academic transcripts and graduation
certificates.
- English proficiency test results (if applicable).
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume (especially for
MBA/MPA).
- Personal statement or Statement of Purpose (for
selected programs).
- Letters of recommendation (if required).
- Passport copy (for international students).
- Completed application form and application fee.