All Scholarships

For academically outstanding future international students in all fields of study. The key criteria for students is to exceed the academic and English entry requirements and present as an outstanding academic candidate.

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This scholarship celebrates the diversity of nations with international students attending Southern Cross University.

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The Southern Cross Global Regional Scholarship supports international students at Southern Cross University.

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The SCU International Merit Scholarship supports international students commencing an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree in 2024. 

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The AEU NSW Teachers Federation Branch Scholarship supports a full-time student in the final year of their education degree who has completed Year 12 (or equivalent) at a public school or TAFE (preferably within NSW).

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We invite expressions of interest for Honours positions in our ground breaking project on AI-powered digital transformation for the smart circular economy.

The ANZ Indigenous undergraduate scholarship is awarded to an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander student undertaking a full-time undergraduate degree at SCU Lismore, Coffs Harbour or Gold Coast.

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The Bachelor of Innovation with Honours Scholarship will support four outstanding students admitted to the Bachelor of Innovation with Honours program at Southern Cross University in 2026.

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The Birthing on Country Placement Bursary is an opportunity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Midwifery students at SCU to be involved in the Birthing on Country project sponsored by iSISTAQUIT. Open until places are filled.

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SISTABIRTH aims to support two enthusiastic Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Bachelor of Midwifery graduates for an honours program exploring Birthing on Country (BoC) or midwifery education. Open until places are filled.

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The Bonnie Boezeman AO Leadership in Nursing Scholarship is awarded to a registered female nurse to undertake a Master of Healthcare Leadership with Southern Cross University.

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Business and Professional Women (BPW) is offering the BPW Maude Spielvogel Scholarship to a female student studying at the Coffs Harbour Campus. The scholarship aims to support women's empowerment.

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Business and Professional Women (BPW) Wendy Martin Education Encouragement Award to a female student studying at the Coffs Harbour Campus. The scholarship aims to support women's empowerment.

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CGC Civil Geotechnical Consultants was Australia’s first certified engineering social enterprise, and are proud to donate a scholarship to a Southern Cross University student.

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This scholarship will support a student experiencing genuine hardship from a regional or remote area or recently relocated from a regional or remote area to study Science or Engineering at Southern Cross University.

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This scholarship supports academically gifted undergraduate students who demonstrate a genuine need for assistance, ensuring they have the resources necessary to pursue and complete their degree with excellence.

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As part of the Queensland Government’s recent commitment to drive reform and improvements across public maternity services, this scholarship aims to assist students with proven financial need in pursuing the Bachelor of Midwifery.

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There are two forms of Commonwealth Indigenous Scholarships, Accommodation Scholarships and Education Costs Scholarships. These scholarships are funded through the Indigenous Student Success Program.

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The Cyril Callister Foundation was established in to tell the story of the Australian scientist, celebrate his life, work and scientific legacy and establish scholarships designed to assist regional youth follow in the study at university.

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The Destination Australia scholarship is designed to support students to undertake their university degree in regional Australia.

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This scholarship program will assist students transition into their chosen degree. The scholarship supports students through an initial Diploma program where the student gains skills required for successful degree studies.

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The Faculty of Education will support one or two outstanding Education students in the Bachelor of Education (Honours) program in 2026.

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This scholarship offers support to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students studying across Essential Energy's footprint to help to expand their career opportunities.

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This scholarship will support a female-identifying student studying the Bachelor of Engineering Systems (Honours).

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The Father Lou Molloy (Marist) Woodlawn Scholarship supports school leavers of St John's College Woodlawn with their university studies at Southern Cross University.

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The Father Paul Pidcock Scholarship supports school leavers who have graduated from St John’s Woodlawn College, Lismore. The scholarship will provide financial assistance while studying at Southern Cross University.

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The FNC Scholarship will support a recent high school leaver studying at the Lismore campus who is a resident of Byron Shire, Ballina Shire, or the City of Lismore.

This scholarship offers support to an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander student studying Bachelor of Engineering Systems (Honours), specialising in Civil Engineering with a passion for geotechnical engineering.

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The Gosling Electrical Scholarship is awarded to a student enrolled in the second year of Bachelor of Engineering Systems (Honours) who has demonstrated successful academic progression.

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HQB will be supporting one student through their final year of study as they approach graduation and that initial step into professional life in their chosen career.

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The Indigenous Excellence Scholarship will support high-achieving Indigenous students through their student journey at Southern Cross University.

Supporting Indigenous students with pursuing careers as psychologists and promoting representation and diversity in psychology and the broader workforce.

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The International Women’s Day Scholarship will support a current student throughout one year of her studies. The scholarship will form part of the celebrations of International Women’s Day at Southern Cross University.

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This Scholarship is awarded to an enrolled student of Bachelor of Engineering Systems (Honours) in Mechanical Engineering who has demonstrated successful academic progression and experienced personal disadvantage.

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Lismore City Council has supported students who live in the Lismore Local Government area for many years by offering scholarships. This scholarship supports an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander student studying at the Lismore campus.

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Lismore City Council has supported students who live in the Lismore Local Government area for many years by offering scholarships. This scholarship supports a recent high school leaver studying an undergraduate degree at the Lismore campus.

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Lismore City Council has supported students who live in the Lismore Local Government area for many years by offering scholarships. This scholarship supports a non-high school leaver studying an undergraduate degree at the Lismore campus.

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Committed to fostering the next generation of agricultural leaders, Mountain Blue offers an annual scholarship of $10,000 to support passionate and innovative individuals in shaping the future of agriculture.

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The Nathan Asher Scholarships supports a postgraduate student who has contributed to the student experience at a metropolitan branch campus of Southern Cross University.

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The Nathan Asher Scholarships supports an undergraduate student who has contributed to the student experience at a metropolitan branch campus of Southern Cross University.

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The Naturopathic Medicine Indigenous Placement Scholarship aims to support students enrolled in the Bachelor of Health Science (Health and Lifestyle) and/or the Master of Naturopathic Medicine.

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Naturopathic Medicine Indigenous Student Scholarship aims to support students enrolled in the Bachelor of Health Science (Health and Lifestyle) and/or the Master of Naturopathic Medicine.

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This scholarship is a generous bequest made available to Southern Cross University students from a disadvantaged background undertaking the Bachelor of Education.

The NRCF Scholarships provide financial assistance to students overcoming hardship and support them as they commence any undergraduate at Southern Cross University.

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This is a three-year scholarship to support a new Bachelor of Business and Enterprise student at Southern Cross University, who now resides in an area that was affected by the 2022 Northern NSW floods. 

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The OPEM Psychology Honours Scholarship supports students enrolled in a Bachelor of Psychological Science with Honours at Southern Cross University.

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The Osiecki Family Foundation Clinical Placement Scholarship aims to support students enrolled in the Bachelor of Health Science (Health and Lifestyle) and/or the Master of Naturopathic Medicine.

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The Preparing for Success Pathway Scholarship which will assist students transition into their chosen degree.

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This scholarship is designed for students pursuing degrees that prepare them for careers in the Hotel or Tourism sectors. Recipients may also be able to access mentorship, internships, and employment opportunities within Pro-invest Group.

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The Ralph Barclay Braun Memorial Scholarship supports students committed to a research career in areas such as Biodiversity, Ecological Interactions, Aquaculture, and Sustainable Fisheries. 

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The Rowe Scientific Chemistry Honours Scholarship is awarded to a Bachelor of Science with Honours student, with preference shown to students who are overcoming hardship or from rural, regional, or remote areas of Australia.

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Equity Scholarships are awarded to help future and current undergraduate students who are disadvantaged. The scholarship is designed to assist with costs associated with higher education.

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The Silver Rose Portrait Photography Scholarship supports students studying a music or creative arts undergraduate degree at Southern Cross University.

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The Southern Cross University High Achiever Scholarship will support high achievers from local schools from Northern New South Wales to South East Queensland, commencing with an Undergraduate Bachelor Course.

The Southern Cross University Resilience Merit Scholarship will support high-achieving students overcoming financial or educational barriers, commencing in an undergraduate Bachelor program.

The University’s Rugby Club, the Gold Rats, will support students who are passionate current 1st-grade rugby league players on the Far North Coast, studying any undergraduate or postgraduate degree at the Lismore Campus.

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The Southern Cross University Vice Chancellor’s Regional Leadership will support high achievers from local schools from Northern New South Wales to South East Queensland, commencing with an Undergraduate Bachelor Course.

The Southern Cross University Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship will support high achievers through their student journey at Southern Cross University, commencing in an Undergraduate Bachelor Course.

This Scholarship rewards study abroad students. Projects big or small, showing initiative, heart, and a commitment to making the university and the local community a better place to live and study.

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The Summerland Bank Scholarship supports students commencing a Bachelor of Business and Enterprise degree at Southern Cross University.

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This scholarship supports an outstanding student undertaking the Bachelor of Indigenous Knowledge with Honours at Southern Cross University.

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The Lord's Taverners Northern NSW Scholarship support students who are disadvantaged or who intend to work with those who are disadvantaged and are entering an undergraduate course at Southern Cross University.

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This scholarship will support an Australian Indigenous student who is resident in northern New South Wales and are overcoming disadvantaged backgrounds to succeed at university study.

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This scholarship is available to students residing within the boundaries of the Tweed Shire and Gold Coast City Council Local Govt. Areas who have demonstrated significant academic achievement (Business, Law and Arts preference).

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This scholarship is made available to students residing within the boundaries of the Tweed Shire and Gold Coast City Council Local Govt. Areas who have demonstrated significant academic achievement (nursing preference).

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The Zonta Northern Rivers Scholarship will support a female student in the final year of the Bachelor of Social Work, Bachelor of Social Work (Honours), or the Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying).

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