Southern Cross Scholars Program
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The Southern Cross Scholars program challenges motivated and academically capable Year 11 & 12 students with university-level learning.
This free program offers you the choice of a subject of interest and the chance to experience university life at one of our campuses or online. You’ll also gain advanced academic skills to help you blitz Years 11 & 12.
Successful completion of the program puts you in the running for a generous scholarship that can make your uni goals that much sweeter.
Prepare for University
Prepare for University
Experience university while you’re still at school - you’ll be ahead of the game and prepared for your first year at uni.
Credit towards a degree
The units offered in the free Scholars program can count towards a Southern Cross degree – a head start and a discount on your university degree.
Scholarship opportunity
When you successfully complete the Scholars program, you’ll be eligible for one of 35 generous undergraduate scholarships worth up to $20,000.
Set yourself apart
Being a Southern Cross Scholar sets you apart – it demonstrates self-motivation, capability and looks great on your CV or university application.
Enhance school performance
Gain new academic skills and an understanding of university-level skills that can help you smash it in Year 12.
Invitation to VIP programs
Network and get inspired at study-enhancing VIP programs as part of your Scholar experience.
Students must meet the following requirements:
- Speak English as their first language or satisfy SCU’s English Language Requirements
- Be enrolled in Year 11 & 12 at any Australian high school, including the School of Distance Education.
- Be achieving a minimum B grade average.
- Be capable of undertaking university-level study on top of their school workload.
- Have written permission from their parent/ guardian to undertake Scholar’s study.
- Have the approval of their school to participate in the Scholars program.
These requirements relate to domestic students (i.e. Australian citizens; New Zealand citizens; holders of a permanent residency visa; or holders of a permanent humanitarian visa) enrolled in a registered state school, independent school or school of distance education.
Units of study
Unit |
Campus/Online |
Term |
Unit Aim |
Outcomes |
A Culture of Enquiry |
Coffs Harbour, Gold Coast, Lismore, Online |
Available Term 1 - 2024 |
This unit develops students’ understanding of the university culture of scholarship whilst developing their critical thinking and information literacy skills. |
Critical thinking and its application. Improve judgement making processes. |
Language and Learning in Your Discipline |
Coffs Harbour, Gold Coast, Lismore, Online |
Available Term 1 - 2024 |
This unit introduces students to learning skills for university study, communication skills, and reading and writing conventions within university discipline focused study. |
Learning skills for university study. |
Nature of Science |
Lismore, Online |
Available Term 1 - 2024 |
This unit introduces students to the nature of science through four core scientific disciplines: chemistry, physics, biology and geology. |
Understanding of key concepts across four scientific disciplines. |
Introduction to Science for Health Professions |
Coffs Harbour, Gold Coast, Lismore, Online |
Available Term 1 - 2024 |
This unit focuses on the underlying concepts of science essential for success in health studies. |
Understanding of foundational scientific concepts that are essential for successful tertiary study in health. |