Australian Catholic University

Eligibility

• Held a full offer to commence an eligible on-campus ACU postgraduate coursework course in Semester 2, 2026
• met academic and English conditions
• accepted the offer and paid the deposit by 15-JUN-2026
• maintained full-time enrolment through Semester 1, 2027
• Higher Degree by Research, foundation and diploma courses and Study Abroad or Exchange were excluded

How to Apply

1. 1No separate application was required. Eligible applicants were assessed through admissions after accepting the offer and paying the required deposit by the published date.

Eligibility

• International applicant from an eligible country
• studies at an Australian ACU campus other than online
• enters an eligible Master's coursework course in Education and Arts, Law and Business or Health Sciences
• achieves at least GPA 5.5/7.0 in the assessable entry qualification
• specified Health Sciences and postgraduate Psychology courses are excluded
• cannot combine with the Flourishing Lives or International Launch scholarships

How to Apply

1. 1No separate application. Eligible applicants are automatically considered during the ACU admissions process and are notified if awarded.

Eligibility

• International applicant who meets the nationality or ACU-recognised institutional or sponsorship criterion
• commences an eligible on-campus coursework program
• Graduate Certificates, Graduate Diplomas, Higher Degree by Research and specified health and psychology courses are excluded
• cannot combine with the Executive Dean's International or International Launch scholarships

How to Apply

1. 1No separate application. Applicants are automatically assessed through the admissions process and advised if eligible.

Eligibility

• International fee-paying applicant in Education and Arts, Law and Business, Health Sciences or Theology and Philosophy
• applies for Doctor of Philosophy or Doctor of Ministry
• research aligns with ACU strategic priorities or research strengths
• cannot receive another ACU scholarship or award
• selection is competitive and merit-based

How to Apply

1. 1No separate scholarship form was required for the published round. Eligible doctoral applicants were automatically considered through the ACU research-degree application process.

Eligibility

• Commenced the current ACU course in Semester 1, 2026 or earlier
• enrolled in any ACU degree in Semester 2, 2026
• undertakes an eligible activity within six months before or after the closing date
• has not previously received the grant
• is not an ACUNSA or campus student-association executive

How to Apply

1. 1Apply through ACU Scholarships with an approximately 200-word statement, evidence of the activity and an estimated-expenses budget.

Eligibility

• Commenced the current course in Semester 1, 2026 or earlier
• enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate Health Sciences degree
• enrolled in a professional-practice or clinical unit in Semester 2, 2026
• completed faculty pre-placement requirements
• has not previously failed a professional-practice or clinical unit

How to Apply

1. 1Apply with an approximately 300-word statement describing placement barriers and expected benefits, evidence supporting hardship or barriers and, where applicable, evidence of a rural or regional placement.

Eligibility

• Final-year student in 2026 in an ACU undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree
• plans overseas study in the year of award
• selection considers the travel statement, budget, academic recommendation and academic merit

How to Apply

1. 1Apply when a new round opens with an approximately 100-word travel statement, estimated budget, academic recommendation and evidence of overseas enrolment or offer.

Eligibility

• Enrolled in Semester 1, 2026 in any ACU postgraduate Theology and Philosophy degree at Brisbane campus
• resides within the Archdiocese of Brisbane
• selection considers community contribution, academic merit and recommendation

How to Apply

1. 1Apply when a new round opens with an approximately 200-word statement, academic evidence where applicable and a letter of recommendation.

Eligibility

• Current postgraduate ACU student at Canberra, North Sydney, Strathfield or National campus, or eligible postgraduate alumnus
• works in a NSW or ACT Catholic primary school
• is an early-career teacher or returning after a career break
• demonstrates leadership, commitment and a plan to share learning from the international experience

How to Apply

1. 1Apply with a teaching résumé, 1,500-word statement, activity budget, principal recommendation and personal recommendation. Shortlisted applicants attend an interview.

Eligibility

• Commenced an ACU postgraduate degree in Semester 1, 2026 or earlier
• studies at North Sydney, Strathfield or Blacktown
• demonstrates financial hardship
• preference is given to students living in Western Sydney

How to Apply

1. 1Apply when a new round opens with an approximately 200-word statement and evidence of financial hardship such as a tax assessment, Centrelink statement or recent bank transactions and payslips.

Eligibility

• Enrolled in any ACU degree at Canberra campus in Semester 1, 2027
• relocated from an eligible regional, rural or remote address within the specified diocesan areas
• demonstrates contribution or leadership in community service

How to Apply

1. 1Apply from 01-AUG-2026 with a 100-word statement, academic evidence where applicable, community-service evidence, proof of former and new residence and an academic recommendation.

Eligibility

• Enrolled in Semester 1, 2025 in any ACU Health Sciences degree at North Sydney, Strathfield or Blacktown
• demonstrates contribution or leadership in community service and academic merit

How to Apply

1. 1Apply when a new round opens with academic evidence where applicable and evidence of community-service contribution or leadership.

Eligibility

• Commenced the Bachelor or Master of Social Work in 2026 or earlier
• enrolled in Semester 1, 2027 at Brisbane, Canberra or Strathfield
• undertakes a regional, rural, remote or international placement
• selection considers ACU GPA and the written statement, with preference for rural or regional placements

How to Apply

1. 1Apply from 01-AUG-2026 with an approximately 100-word statement explaining the planned placement and expected learning.

Eligibility

• Enrolled in at least one unit past the current census date in any ACU course
• studies full-time or part-time
• demonstrates an urgent, exceptional and unforeseen need for essential living or study expenses
• cannot receive the grant twice in the same academic year
• applications may close early when funding is exhausted

How to Apply

1. 1Apply through ACU Scholarships with a statement of up to 300 words and strong evidence such as 60 days of bank transactions, bills, rent records, Centrelink statements or other official documents.