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Australian Government Research Training Program Domestic Fee Offset

University Scholarship

An Australian Government-funded tuition fee offset for eligible domestic candidates undertaking a Griffith higher degree by research. [Eligibility note: Australia and New Zealand; Australian permanent residents and permanent humanitarian visa holders]

Award DescriptionFull tuition fee offset for the maximum supported HDR candidature period
CoversFull tuition
DeadlineContinuous
Eligible countriesAustralia, New Zealand
Programme levelPostgraduate · Research
Field of study
All Disciplines

Eligibility

  • Classified as a domestic student
  • commencing or enrolled in a Griffith HDR program approved for RTP support
  • meets the University's HDR admission and candidature requirements

How to Apply

  1. 1Apply for an eligible Griffith higher degree by research. The domestic RTP fee offset is administered through the University's research admission and enrolment process.

Application opens on Griffith University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

Australian Government Research Training Program International Fee Offset Scholarship

Open for 2027

An Australian Government-funded tuition scholarship awarded by Griffith to highly ranked international Master's by Research and doctoral candidates. [Eligibility note: All countries except Australia and New Zealand; excludes Australian permanent residents and permanent humanitarian visa holders]

Award DescriptionFull HDR tuition fee offset for the approved scholarship tenure
CoversTuition
Deadline06-JUL-2026 to 25-AUG-2026
Eligible countriesAfghanistan, Albania, Algeria +192 more
Programme levelPostgraduate · Research
Field of study
All Disciplines

Eligibility

  • International candidate who is not classified as a domestic student
  • commencing or enrolled in an eligible Griffith HDR
  • meets HDR admission requirements
  • selected competitively on academic merit, research potential, research environment and strategic priorities

How to Apply

  1. 1Submit the Griffith research-degree and scholarship application. Eligible current candidates use the current-candidate scholarship process.

Application opens on Griffith University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

Australian Government Research Training Program Stipend Scholarship

Open for 2027

An Australian Government-funded living-cost scholarship awarded by Griffith to highly ranked domestic and international candidates undertaking a higher degree by research.

Award DescriptionAUD $35,656 p.a. at the 2026 full-time rate; paid leave and eligible allowances
CoversVaries by award
Deadline06-JUL-2026 to 25-AUG-2026 (International); 06-JUL-2026 to 01-SEP-2026 (Domestic)
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPostgraduate · Research
Field of study
All Disciplines

Eligibility

  • Applied for and meets entry requirements for an eligible Griffith HDR program
  • commencing or enrolled candidate
  • normally holds first-class Honours, a research Master's or an equivalent research record
  • competitive selection considers academic merit, research potential and research environment
  • previous-equivalent-award and candidature restrictions apply

How to Apply

  1. 1Submit a Griffith research-degree application containing the scholarship section. Current research candidates use the separate current-candidate scholarship process.

Application opens on Griffith University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

GELI Direct Entry Program Scholarship

Open for 2026

Rewards the highest-performing Griffith English Language Institute Direct Entry Program graduate articulating into eligible undergraduate or postgraduate coursework. This record captures the postgraduate route. [Eligibility note: All countries except Australia and New Zealand]

Award DescriptionAUD $1,000 tuition fee deduction in the first trimester
CoversTuition
DeadlineAutomatic
Eligible countriesAfghanistan, Albania, Algeria +192 more
Programme levelPostgraduate · Taught
Field of study
All Disciplines

Eligibility

  • International fee-paying student
  • citizen of a country other than Australia or New Zealand
  • completes the Griffith English Language Institute Direct Entry Program
  • meets the selected coursework program's academic and English requirements
  • commences full-time in an eligible program
  • excludes HDR, government scholarship, online, study-abroad, non-award and offshore programs

How to Apply

  1. 1Apply for the GELI Direct Entry Program packaged with an eligible Griffith coursework degree. No separate scholarship application is required
  2. 2the top-performing student in each eligible cohort is selected.

Application opens on Griffith University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

Griffith Industry PhD Scholarship Scheme

University Scholarship

Supports doctoral research conducted with an industry partner through joint supervision, industry access and a higher co-funded living stipend.

Award DescriptionMinimum AUD $50,000 p.a. living stipend for up to 3.5 years; domestic fee offset or possible international tuition scholarship and OSHC
CoversTuition + stipend
DeadlineContinuous
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPhD
Field of study
All Disciplines

Eligibility

  • Meets Griffith PhD admission requirements, normally second-class Honours Division A, a research Master's or equivalent
  • has secured an eligible industry partner funding commitment or is selected for an advertised industry project
  • collaborative project includes at least 60 days working with the partner
  • project-specific criteria apply

How to Apply

  1. 1Apply to an advertised Industry PhD project, or develop a project with a Griffith supervisor and industry partner using the HDR Industry Project Plan, then submit the Griffith PhD admission and scholarship application.

Application opens on Griffith University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

Griffith University Disability Scholars Research Scholarship

Open for 2027

Supports a commencing domestic or international researcher with a permanent disability through a stipend and an additional disability-related research allowance.

Award DescriptionAUD $35,656 p.a. at the 2026 full-time rate plus up to AUD $6,000 for disability-related research costs
CoversVaries by award
Deadline06-JUL-2026 to 25-AUG-2026 (International); 06-JUL-2026 to 01-SEP-2026 (Domestic)
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPostgraduate · Research
Field of study
All Disciplines

Eligibility

  • Has a permanent disability and is registered with Griffith Student Disability and Accessibility services
  • applied for and meets entry requirements for an eligible Griffith HDR
  • commencing or enrolled candidate
  • selected competitively on academic merit, research potential and achievement relative to opportunity

How to Apply

  1. 1Submit the Griffith online HDR and scholarship application and provide evidence of registration or confirmation with Student Disability and Accessibility services.

Application opens on Griffith University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

Griffith University Indigenous Australian Postgraduate Research Scholarship

University Scholarship

A high-value stipend supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates undertaking an eligible Griffith higher degree by research.

Award DescriptionAUD $55,379 p.a. at the 2026 full-time rate; up to 4 years for doctoral or 2 years for research Master's
CoversVaries by award
DeadlineContinuous
Eligible countriesAustralia
Programme levelPostgraduate · Research
Field of study
All Disciplines

Eligibility

  • Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, identifies as such and is accepted by the relevant community
  • applied for and meets entry requirements for an eligible Griffith HDR
  • commencing or enrolled candidate
  • selection considers academic merit, research potential and research environment

How to Apply

  1. 1Submit the Griffith online research-degree application including the scholarship section. Eligible current candidates use the separate current-candidate process.

Application opens on Griffith University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

Griffith University International Postgraduate Research Scholarship

Open for 2027

A Griffith-funded tuition scholarship for international higher-degree-by-research candidates, including Overseas Student Health Cover and the Student Services and Amenities Fee. [Eligibility note: All countries except Australia and New Zealand; excludes Australian permanent residents and permanent humanitarian visa holders]

Award DescriptionFull tuition for up to 3.5 years for doctoral or 2 years for research Master's; OSHC and Student Services and Amenities Fee
CoversFull tuition
Deadline06-JUL-2026 to 25-AUG-2026; packaged tuition applications may be lodged year round with eligible living-cost sponsorship
Eligible countriesAfghanistan, Albania, Algeria +192 more
Programme levelPostgraduate · Research
Field of study
All Disciplines

Eligibility

  • International candidate who is not classified as domestic
  • commencing or enrolled in an eligible Griffith HDR
  • meets admission requirements
  • selected on academic merit, research potential and research environment
  • packaged applicants provide evidence of living-cost sponsorship of at least AUD $36,000 p.a.

How to Apply

  1. 1Submit the Griffith research-degree and scholarship application. International applicants with qualifying living-cost sponsorship may request a packaged tuition scholarship at any time.

Application opens on Griffith University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

Griffith University Postgraduate Research Scholarship

Open for 2027

A Griffith-funded competitive stipend supporting the general living costs of new or eligible current Master's by Research and doctoral candidates.

Award DescriptionAUD $35,656 p.a. at the 2026 full-time rate; up to 2 years for research Master's or 3 years plus possible 6-month extension for doctoral study
CoversVaries by award
Deadline06-JUL-2026 to 25-AUG-2026 (International); 06-JUL-2026 to 01-SEP-2026 (Domestic)
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPostgraduate · Research
Field of study
All Disciplines

Eligibility

  • Applied for and meets entry requirements for an eligible Griffith HDR
  • normally holds first-class Honours, a research Master's or equivalent research attainment
  • has not completed a degree at the same or higher level
  • prior candidature, previous scholarship and recent Australia Awards restrictions apply
  • selected competitively

How to Apply

  1. 1Submit a Griffith research-degree application containing the scholarship application section. Eligible current candidates use the separate current-candidate process.

Application opens on Griffith University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

International Academic Merit Scholarship

Open for 2026

An automatically assessed tuition scholarship recognising international students with strong academic results entering eligible undergraduate or postgraduate coursework. This record captures the postgraduate coursework route. [Eligibility note: All countries except Australia and New Zealand]

Award Description20% of tuition fees for the standard degree duration
CoversTuition
DeadlineAutomatic
Eligible countriesAfghanistan, Albania, Algeria +192 more
Programme levelPostgraduate · Taught
Field of study
All Disciplines

Eligibility

  • International fee-paying student
  • citizen of a country other than Australia or New Zealand
  • minimum previous-study GPA 4.5/7.0 or equivalent
  • meets all academic and English entry requirements
  • commences full-time in an eligible 2026 or 2027 coursework program
  • excluded courses include MBA, Medicine, Dentistry, Speech Pathology and specified pathway, online and partner-delivered programs

How to Apply

  1. 1No separate scholarship application. Apply for an eligible Griffith coursework degree and Griffith assesses eligibility through the admission application.

Application opens on Griffith University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

International Student Academic Excellence Scholarship

Open for 2024

A legacy 25% tuition scholarship for high-achieving international students commencing eligible Griffith coursework in the 2024–2026 cycle. This record captures the postgraduate coursework route. [Eligibility note: All countries except Australia and New Zealand]

Award Description25% of tuition fees for the standard degree duration
CoversTuition
DeadlineNot fixed yet
Eligible countriesAfghanistan, Albania, Algeria +192 more
Programme levelPostgraduate · Taught
Field of study
All Disciplines

Eligibility

  • International fee-paying student
  • citizen of a country other than Australia or New Zealand
  • minimum previous-study GPA 5.5/7.0 or equivalent
  • meets academic and English requirements
  • full-time commencement in an eligible program
  • applicants for 2026 were required to apply for admission by 31-JUL-2025
  • excluded professional, pathway and delivery-mode programs apply

How to Apply

  1. 1No separate scholarship application was required. Griffith automatically assessed eligible admission applications during the published cycle
  2. 2no current future round is stated.

Application opens on Griffith University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

John Willett International Scholarship

University Scholarship

An endowed scholarship normally offered every two years to support a student from a selected Asian country undertaking Griffith's Master of Global Development.

Award Description50% of tuition fees for up to 2 years
CoversTuition
DeadlineNot fixed yet
Eligible countriesBangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia +13 more
Programme levelPostgraduate · Taught
Field of study
Business & Management

Eligibility

  • International fee-paying student from an eligible country
  • minimum previous-study GPA 4.0/7.0 or equivalent
  • new commencing student with an offer for the Master of Global Development
  • meets academic and English entry requirements
  • full-time on-campus commencement in Trimester 1
  • online study is excluded

How to Apply

  1. 1Apply for the Master of Global Development, obtain a program offer, then submit the scholarship application with academic records and a personal statement covering study motivation and contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals.

Application opens on Griffith University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

Rotary Club of Southport Cyril Richarde AM International Scholarship

University Scholarship

Supports a continuing international coursework student who demonstrates community service and a plan to use their degree to benefit their home community. This record captures the postgraduate coursework route. [Eligibility note: All countries except Australia and New Zealand; preference for Indonesia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Philippines and Timor-Leste]

Award DescriptionAUD $5,000 paid as 2 × AUD $2,500 tuition instalments
CoversTuition
DeadlineNot fixed yet
Eligible countriesAfghanistan, Albania, Algeria +192 more
Programme levelPostgraduate · Taught
Field of study
All Disciplines

Eligibility

  • International fee-paying continuing student
  • citizen of a country other than Australia or New Zealand
  • preference for listed regional countries
  • current Griffith GPA at least 4.0/7.0
  • full-time on-campus enrolment with at least two trimesters remaining
  • demonstrates community involvement and a plan to support the home community
  • maintains GPA 4.0

How to Apply

  1. 1Submit the scholarship form with a statement of up to 300 words describing community involvement and how the degree will be used to support the applicant's home community.

Application opens on Griffith University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

Scott Reid Memorial Scholarship

University Scholarship

A Griffith and RedeMont Gold Coast scholarship supporting a Papua New Guinean or eligible Pacific applicant entering Law. This record captures the Juris Doctor route and includes paid legal work experience. [Eligibility note: Papua New Guinea; Pacific Islands heritage or affinity may be considered if no suitable Papua New Guinea applicant]

Award DescriptionAUD $5,000 plus an annual four-week paid law clerkship for up to 4 years
CoversVaries by award
DeadlineNot fixed yet
Eligible countriesPapua New Guinea
Programme levelPostgraduate · Taught
Field of study
Law

Eligibility

  • Citizen of Papua New Guinea or demonstrates affinity with the Papua New Guinea community
  • if no suitable applicant, Pacific Islands heritage or affinity may be considered
  • applies for the Juris Doctor or another eligible Griffith Law program
  • full-time commencement
  • meets academic and English entry requirements
  • demonstrates leadership, initiative, community service and intent to use the law degree for positive impact

How to Apply

  1. 1Apply for an eligible Griffith Law program and submit the scholarship form with academic records and a personal statement addressing the published selection criteria
  2. 2shortlisted applicants attend an interview.

Application opens on Griffith University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

Vice Chancellor's International Scholarship

Open for 2026

A competitive tuition scholarship for exceptional international students commencing an eligible Griffith undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree. This record captures the postgraduate coursework route. [Eligibility note: All countries except Australia and New Zealand]

Award Description50% of tuition fees for the standard degree duration
CoversTuition
Deadline15-AUG-2026; 28-NOV-2026
Eligible countriesAfghanistan, Albania, Algeria +192 more
Programme levelPostgraduate · Taught
Field of study
All Disciplines

Eligibility

  • International fee-paying student
  • citizen of a country other than Australia or New Zealand
  • new commencing student with a Griffith offer by the relevant scholarship deadline
  • minimum previous-study GPA 6.0/7.0 or equivalent
  • meets academic and English entry requirements
  • studies full-time in 2026 or 2027
  • maintains cumulative GPA 5.5 and passes all courses
  • excluded courses and delivery modes apply

How to Apply

  1. 1Apply for an eligible Griffith coursework degree, obtain a Letter of Offer, then submit the separate scholarship application with academic records and a personal statement by the relevant commencing-trimester deadline.

Application opens on Griffith University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.

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