“When you successfully complete the Scholars program, you’ll be eligible for one of 35 generous undergraduate scholarships worth up to $20,000.”

Southern Cross Scholars Program

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The Southern Cross Scholars program challenges motivated and academically capable Year 11 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 that can help you blitz Year 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

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.

Enhance school performance

Gain new academic skills and an understanding of university-level skills that can help you smash it in Year 12.

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.

Invitation to VIP programs

Network and get inspired at study-enhancing VIP programs as part of your Scholar experience.

Cost: Free. There is no charge for the Southern Cross Scholars program

Southern Cross Scholars Ambassador Program

Join our ambassador program to share your experience of the program with students in your school and beyond.

Get experience with public speaking and communicating about your studies – it’s another skill that looks great on your CV.

See the available units of study

Unit	Campus/Online	Term	Unit Aim	Outcomes
A Culture of Enquiry	Coffs Harbour, Gold Coast, Lismore, Online	Available Term 1 - 2024 Term 1 runs from March - April 2024	This unit develops students’ understanding of the university culture of scholarship whilst developing their critical thinking and information literacy skills. Students will explore the nature of knowledge, including their own biases and limitations, developing an understanding of how information can be presented and interpreted in relation to a range of real-world, contemporary issues.	Critical thinking and its application. Improve judgement making processes. Demonstrate information literacy skills. This unit is linked to Business Courses.
Language and Learning in Your Discipline	Coffs Harbour, Gold Coast, Lismore, Online	Available Term 1 - 2024 Term 1 runs from March - April 2024	This unit introduces students to learning skills for university study, communication skills, and reading and writing conventions within university discipline focused study. Students will develop understanding of, and skills in, digital literacies within SCU environment a variety of academic writing genres relevant to their discipline of study, and principles and application of academic integrity.	Learning skills for university study. Academic writing skills. Application of academic integrity. This unit is linked to Education, IT, Engineering and Arts.
Nature of Science	Lismore, Online	Available Term 1 - 2024 Term 1 runs from March - April 2024	This unit introduces students to the nature of science through four core scientific disciplines: chemistry, physics, biology and geology. Students analyse, and in some instances, solve problems in real-world contexts involving scientific observation, measurement and experimentation.	Understanding of key concepts across four scientific disciplines. Apply analytical and problem-solving skills in defined scientific contexts. Conduct an experiment and write an academic report. This unit is linked to Science courses including Regenerative Agriculture.
Introduction to Science for Health Professions	Coffs Harbour, Gold Coast, Lismore, Online	Available Term 1 - 2024 Term 1 runs from March - April 2024	This unit focuses on the underlying concepts of science essential for success in health studies. Students explore the nature of science as it relates to health and apply analytical and quantitative skills to a range of health -related contexts. Students learn to use scientific language to communicate processes and concepts. Learning skills specific for the health sciences are developed.	Understanding of foundational scientific concepts that are essential for successful tertiary study in health. Apply analytical and quantitative skills in health related contexts. Use scientific language to communicate in health science. This unit is linked to Health Sciences.

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