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James Cook University
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Scholarships at this university
AIMS@JCU Scholarship - Domestic
University ScholarshipA joint Australian Institute of Marine Science and JCU scholarship supporting eligible domestic Master of Philosophy and Doctor of Philosophy candidates. [Eligibility note: Australia, New Zealand and Australian permanent residents]
Eligibility
- Meets JCU HDR admission requirements and scholarship conditions
- competitive selection is based on academic merit and research potential
- applicants submit the required AIMS@JCU form with the HDR application
How to Apply
- 1Complete the AIMS@JCU Scholarship Application Form and include it with the JCU HDR candidature application.
Application opens on James Cook University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
AIMS@JCU Scholarship - International
Open for 2027A joint Australian Institute of Marine Science and JCU scholarship supporting eligible international Master of Philosophy and Doctor of Philosophy candidates.
Eligibility
- International applicant
- meets JCU HDR minimum qualifications, ELR Band 2 and scholarship conditions
- competitive selection considers academic merit and research potential
- a separate AIMS@JCU form is required with the candidature application
How to Apply
- 1Complete the AIMS@JCU Scholarship Application Form and include it with the JCU HDR candidature application.
Application opens on James Cook University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
Indigenous Research Training Program Scholarship
University ScholarshipA higher-value Australian Government Research Training Program scholarship supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates undertaking a JCU Doctor of Philosophy. [Eligibility note: Australia, New Zealand and Australian permanent residents who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander]
Eligibility
- Identifies as Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
- meets JCU PhD admission requirements and applicable RTP conditions
- competitive selection considers academic excellence, research potential and alignment with JCU priorities
How to Apply
- 1New candidates indicate scholarship consideration in the HDR candidature application
- 2no separate application is required. Currently enrolled candidates email the Graduate Research School with a current CV and publication spreadsheet and obtain an advisor statement.
Application opens on James Cook University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
International Excellence Scholarship
University ScholarshipAn automatically assessed tuition scholarship for high-achieving new international students commencing eligible James Cook University undergraduate or postgraduate coursework. This record captures the postgraduate coursework route. [Eligibility note: All countries except Australia; full-tuition government scholarship or sponsorship recipients are ineligible]
Eligibility
- New international student commencing full-time postgraduate coursework
- achieves at least 65% where 50% is a pass mark in the relevant prior qualification
- excludes Graduate Certificates, Graduate Diplomas, online and non-award programs and other published course exclusions
- Australia Awards, SACM and other full-tuition sponsored students, joint-program transfers, study-abroad and exchange students are ineligible
How to Apply
- 1No separate application. Scholarship eligibility is assessed automatically during the JCU admissions process and the scholarship is issued with the course offer if successful.
Application opens on James Cook University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
International Research Training Program Scholarship
Open for 2027A competitive Australian Government Research Training Program scholarship supporting international JCU Master of Philosophy and Doctor of Philosophy candidates.
Eligibility
- International applicant
- meets JCU HDR minimum qualifications, ELR Band 2 and scholarship conditions
- competitive selection considers academic excellence, research potential and strategic alignment
- candidates already holding a research doctorate are not prioritised
How to Apply
- 1Indicate scholarship consideration in the HDR candidature application
- 2no separate scholarship application is required. Currently enrolled candidates email the Graduate Research School with a CV and publication spreadsheet and obtain an advisor statement.
Application opens on James Cook University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
JCU Singapore Postgraduate Research Scholarship
Open for 2027A JCU Singapore scholarship supporting international Master of Philosophy and Doctor of Philosophy candidates whose principal advisor and initial candidature are based in Singapore.
Eligibility
- International applicant
- has a primary advisor based at JCU Singapore
- is based in Singapore for at least the first year of candidature
- meets JCU HDR admission and scholarship conditions
How to Apply
- 1Indicate scholarship consideration in the HDR candidature application
- 2no separate scholarship application is stated on the source page.
Application opens on James Cook University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
Postgraduate Research Scholarship - International
Open for 2027A JCU-funded scholarship supporting international Master of Philosophy and Doctor of Philosophy candidates with a living stipend and tuition fees.
Eligibility
- International applicant
- meets JCU HDR minimum qualifications, ELR Band 2 and scholarship conditions
- competitive selection considers academic excellence, research potential and alignment with JCU strategic research priorities
How to Apply
- 1Indicate scholarship consideration in the HDR candidature application
- 2no separate scholarship application is required. Currently enrolled candidates email the Graduate Research School with a CV and publication spreadsheet and obtain an advisor statement.
Application opens on James Cook University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
Research Training Program Scholarship - Domestic
University ScholarshipA competitive Australian Government Research Training Program scholarship supporting domestic JCU Master of Philosophy and Doctor of Philosophy candidates with tuition and living costs. [Eligibility note: Australia, New Zealand and Australian permanent residents]
Eligibility
- Meets JCU HDR admission requirements and applicable RTP guidelines and conditions
- competitive selection considers academic excellence, research potential and alignment with JCU research priorities
- applicants who already hold a research doctorate are not prioritised
How to Apply
- 1New candidates indicate scholarship consideration in the HDR candidature application
- 2no separate application is required. Currently enrolled candidates email the Graduate Research School with a current CV and publication spreadsheet and obtain an advisor statement.
Application opens on James Cook University's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
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