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Scholarships at this university

AIMS@JCU Scholarship - Domestic

University Scholarship

A 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]

Award DescriptionAUD $34,002.50 p.a. in 2025 plus AUD $7,500 p.a. as living allowance or project expenses and tuition fees
CoversTuition
DeadlineContinuous
Eligible countriesAustralia
Programme levelPostgraduate · Research
Field of study
All Disciplines

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

  1. 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 2027

A joint Australian Institute of Marine Science and JCU scholarship supporting eligible international Master of Philosophy and Doctor of Philosophy candidates.

Award DescriptionAUD $36,500 p.a. in 2026 plus AUD $7,500 p.a. as living allowance or project expenses and tuition fees
CoversTuition
Deadline01-SEP-2026 / 01-FEB-2027 / 01-SEP-2027
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPostgraduate · Research
Field of study
All Disciplines

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

  1. 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 Scholarship

A 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]

Award DescriptionAUD $52,352 p.a. in 2025 plus a one-off AUD $10,000 for project expenses and tuition fees
CoversTuition
DeadlineContinuous
Eligible countriesAustralia
Programme levelPhD
Field of study
All Disciplines

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

  1. 1New candidates indicate scholarship consideration in the HDR candidature application
  2. 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 Scholarship

An 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]

Award Description25% reduction in tuition fees for the approved course duration, subject to ongoing GPA requirements
CoversTuition
DeadlineAutomatic
Eligible countriesAfghanistan, Albania, Algeria +193 more
Programme levelPostgraduate · Taught
Field of study
All Disciplines

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

  1. 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 2027

A competitive Australian Government Research Training Program scholarship supporting international JCU Master of Philosophy and Doctor of Philosophy candidates.

Award DescriptionAUD $36,500 p.a. in 2026, tuition fees and overseas health cover; up to 3.5 years for PhD or 2 years for MPhil
CoversTuition
Deadline01-SEP-2026 / 01-FEB-2027 / 01-SEP-2027
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPostgraduate · Research
Field of study
All Disciplines

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

  1. 1Indicate scholarship consideration in the HDR candidature application
  2. 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 2027

A JCU Singapore scholarship supporting international Master of Philosophy and Doctor of Philosophy candidates whose principal advisor and initial candidature are based in Singapore.

Award DescriptionSGD $31,000 p.a. living allowance and/or tuition fees; up to 3.5 years for PhD or 2 years for MPhil
CoversTuition
Deadline01-SEP-2026 / 01-FEB-2027 / 01-SEP-2027
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPostgraduate · Research
Field of study
All Disciplines

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

  1. 1Indicate scholarship consideration in the HDR candidature application
  2. 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 2027

A JCU-funded scholarship supporting international Master of Philosophy and Doctor of Philosophy candidates with a living stipend and tuition fees.

Award DescriptionAUD $36,500 p.a. in 2026 plus tuition fees; up to 3.5 years for PhD or 2 years for MPhil
CoversTuition
Deadline01-SEP-2026 / 01-FEB-2027 / 01-SEP-2027
Eligible countriesOpen to all eligible countries
Programme levelPostgraduate · Research
Field of study
All Disciplines

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

  1. 1Indicate scholarship consideration in the HDR candidature application
  2. 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 Scholarship

A 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]

Award DescriptionAUD $34,002.50 p.a. living allowance in 2025 plus tuition fees; parent HDR page states a 2026 base rate of AUD $36,500 p.a.
CoversTuition
DeadlineContinuous
Eligible countriesAustralia
Programme levelPostgraduate · Research
Field of study
All Disciplines

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

  1. 1New candidates indicate scholarship consideration in the HDR candidature application
  2. 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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