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Scholarships and funding

Southern Cross Business School scholarships

The aim of these scholarships is to increase the number of high-calibre PhD and MPhil research students in the SCBS. The scholarships are competitive and will be advertised to attract the very best domestic and international higher degree research students to study full-time at one of the main campuses of the School. Awards are made to support the students maintenance costs and do not cover the tuition fees that may apply. Higher degree research students who are required to pay fees, e.g. International students, can apply for a fee-waiver to the Deputy Head (Research) for consideration by SCU's Higher Degree Research Committee (Note that, the award of a SCBS scholarship does not entitle the student to a fee-waiver which is normally only awarded to the very top students).

For full details of SCBS scholarships, go to Research policy and procedures.

Southern Cross Business School scholarships (top-ups) and fee waivers

Scholarship (stipend) top-ups will cover funding between the current level of an Australian Postgraduate Award $23,728 and competitive top scholarship rates $30,000 (Note: rates shown are current for 2012 and are revised annually). The duration of the scholarships are three years for a PhD and two years for an MPhil.

Fee waivers cover tuition fees only. Applicants who are offered a fee waiver may also apply for a SCBS scholarship to cover living expenses. An offer of fee waiver does not guarantee an offer of a scholarship nor does the offer of a scholarship guarantee a fee waiver.

Australian Government and industry funded scholarships

Australian and New Zealand citizens and permanent residents of Australia commencing a PhD or a Masters by thesis are exempt from the Higher Education Contribution Scheme (HECS).

Stipend scholarships are available from:

  • Australian Government funded scholarships (APAs & IPRS)
  • Industry-funded scholarships
  • Co-operative Research Centre (CRC) scholarships

More information about these scholarships is available on the Division of Research website.

Important Note

A scholarship offer does not guarantee an offer of candidature to undertake a higher degree research.

Updated: 27 November 2012