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At Southern Cross University, we thrive on creating transformational opportunities for our students to learn, develop their skills and reach their full potential.
We believe that every student has the potential to be a future leader, which is why we created the Southern Cross University Rising Stars Scholarships program. This program reflects our commitment to seeing our students succeed and thrive, both during their studies, and beyond. All of which would not be possible without the generous support of our many scholarship donors.
The Rising Stars Scholarships program ensures that outstanding students who demonstrate exceptional potential and who might not otherwise have had the opportunity to receive a tertiary education, are rewarded with financial support to do so.
Southern Cross University offers a range of scholarship opportunities to support regional, rural, and remote students, international students, students experiencing hardship, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, and students who can demonstrate exceptional merit.
This page will help you find a scholarship that aligns with your achievements.
I encourage you to apply for scholarships that will best support you and allow you to succeed in your studies at Southern Cross University.
Professor Tyrone Carlin — Vice Chancellor and President
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We have scholarships for every stage of your Southern Cross journey, please select what is relevant to you and find out what scholarships you may be eligible for.
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Course Level | Location | Academic School | Type | Scholarship Name | Student Status | Closing Date |
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Undergraduate | Gold Coast, Coffs Harbour | Any | atsip |
Birthing on Country Scholarship Value: $10,000 The Faculty of Health 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 and confidence in providing smoking cessation information for Indigenous women in rural/remote settings. The degree will align with the Birthing on Country/iSISTAQUIT grant received from the Department of Health and Aged Care. The positions will be based in either of Southern Cross University’s Gold Coast or Coffs Harbour campuses. Health |
Honours Student |
February 2024 |
Undergraduate | Gold Coast, Coffs Harbour | Any | atsip |
Birthing on Country Placement Bursary Value: $2,500 The Birthing on Country Placement Bursary is an opportunity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Midwifery students at Southern Cross University to be involved in the Birthing on Country project sponsored by iSISTAQUIT. Students will receive a competitive bursary of $2500 per annum to attend a placement in an Aboriginal Health Service and to experience community-based healthcare. Health |
Continuing Student |
February 2024 |
Undergraduate | Lismore, Gold Coast, Coffs Harbour, Coomera, NMSC or Online | Any | Any, international, atsip, hardship |
Vice Chancellor’s Regional Leadership Scholarship Value: $50,000 The Vice-Chancellors Regional Leadership Scholarships celebrates excellence in our local area. The scholarship will support commencing students in any undergraduate program on-campus at Coffs Harbour, Lismore, the Gold Coast, Coomera, National Marine Science Centre or Online. Students do not have to apply for these scholarships as they will be awarded to school leavers from our local region achieving an outstanding ATAR who enrol in any undergraduate degree. Any Faculty Staff nominated only |
Commencing Student |
Not applicable |
Undergraduate Scholarships | Lismore, Gold Coast, Coffs Harbour, NMSC or Online | Business Law and Arts | Any |
Northern Rivers Customer Owned Banking Scholarship Value: $15,000 The Northern Rivers Customer Owned Banking Scholarship 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. The scholarship is generously funded by the following customer-owned banks: Summerland Bank, Greater Bank, G&C Mutual Bank, BCU, Newcastle Permanent Building Society, and Southern Cross Credit Union. Faculty of Business, Law and Arts |
Commencing Student |
February 2024 |
Undergraduate Scholarships | Lismore, Gold Coast, Coffs Harbour, NMSC or Online | Business Law and Arts | Any |
HQB Scholarship Value: $5,000 HQB in 2024 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. Faculty of Business, Law and Arts |
Commencing or Continuing |
February 2024 |
Undergraduate Scholarships | Lismore, Gold Coast, Coffs Harbour, NMSC or Online | Science and Engineering | Any |
VRM Biologik® Undergraduate Scholarship Value: $10,000 VRM BioLogik® is an organisation committed to improving the state of agriculture globally through Australian-grown technology that enriches soil. VRM Biologik® develops high-quality biological formulations for organic recycling, advanced soil and water remediation, agricultural support programs and industrial and domestic cleaning. The Scholarship is for Undergraduate students studying the Bachelor of Science (Regenerative Agriculture) and is worth $10,000 per recipient. Faculty of Science and Engineering |
Commencing or Continuing |
February 2024 |
Postgraduate Scholarships | Lismore, Gold Coast, Coffs Harbour or Online | Science and Engineering | Any |
VRM Biologik® Graduate Certificate Scholarship Value: $10,000 VRM BioLogik® is an organisation committed to improving the state of agriculture globally through Australian-grown technology that enriches soil. VRM Biologik® develops high-quality biological formulations for organic recycling, advanced soil and water remediation, agricultural support programs and industrial and domestic cleaning. The Scholarship is for students studying the Graduate Certificate in Regenerative Agriculture and is worth $10,000 per recipient Faculty of Science and Engineering |
Commencing or Continuing |
February 2024 |
Undergraduate Student | Lismore, Gold Coast, Coffs Harbour, Online | Education, Health, Laws, Science | hardship |
Gilchrist Foundation Scholarship Value:$5,000 This scholarship aims to support an undergraduate student enrolling in a degree at the Lismore campus. The Gilchrist Charitable Foundation's mission is to assist youth in furthering their education through financial assistance and active mentoring. The Gilchrist Charitable Foundation will communicate regularly through Gilchrist Charitable Foundation Engagement Program, offering guidance, counselling, and personal development to their scholarship recipients. Faculty of Education and Faculty of Health at Coffs Harbour, Faculty of Science and Engineering and Faculty of Education at Lismore. |
Commencing Student |
February 2024 |
Undergraduate Student | Lismore, Gold Coast, Coffs Harbour | Business, Law, Arts, Science, Engineering | atsip |
Psychologists for Community Scholarship Value:$10,000 per annum This scholarship supports students studying the Master of Professional Psychology to address the need for psychologists from diverse backgrounds in regional, rural and remote Australia. Faculty of Health |
Current Student |
February 2024 |
Undergraduate Student | Lismore, Gold Coast, Coffs Harbour | Business, Law, Arts, Science, Engineering | atsip |
Student Opportunities Fund Value:Up to $7,500 The Southern Cross Student Opportunities Fund will provide students with the opportunity to apply for a scholarship worth up to $7,500 each to help subsidise the cost of travel, accommodation and necessary activities to help them realise their full professional potential. Do you have a great idea that you’ve worked into a proposal and are ready to take it to the world? This could be a new invention, a business, or simply the opportunity to undertake a placement at a blue-chip company in a major capital city. We believe in bringing our Southern Cross University talent to the world stage, and this scholarship will make it easier for you to get there. Any Faculty |
Current Student |
February 2024 |
Current or Commencing Student | Lismore, Gold Coast, Coffs Harbour | Any | International |
Southern Cross Global Regional Scholarship Value: $5,000 The Southern Cross Global Regional Scholarship supports international students at Southern Cross University. Any Faculty |
Commencing Student |
Not applicable |
Current or Commencing Student | Lismore, Gold Coast, Coffs Harbour | Any | International |
Vice Chancellor’s International Diversification Scholarship Value: $8,000 This Scholarship supports an international student at Southern Cross University who has passed all first year units, in either an undergraduate or postgraduate degree. Any Faculty |
Commencing Student |
Not applicable |
Future Students Scholarships | Lismore, Gold Coast, Coffs Harbour, NMSC or Online | Undergraduate |
The Silver Rose Portrait Scholarship Value: $5,000 The Silver Rose Portrait Photography Scholarship supports students studying in an on-campus music or creative arts undergraduate degree at Southern Cross University. Faculty of Business, Law and Arts |
Continuing |
February 2024 |
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Undergraduate Scholarships | Lismore, Gold Coast, Coffs Harbour, NMSC or Online | Any |
Father Paul Pidcock Scholarship Value: $2,500 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. Any Faculty |
Commencing |
February 2024 |
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Undergraduate Scholarships | Lismore, Gold Coast, Coffs Harbour,or Online | Any |
Father Lou Molloy (Marist) Woodlawn Scholarship Value: $5,000 The Father Lou Molloy (Marist) Woodlawn Scholarship supports school leavers of St John's College Woodlawn with their university studies at Southern Cross University. Any Faculty |
Commencing |
February 2024 |
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Undergraduate Scholarships | Lismore, Gold Coast, Coffs Harbour, NMSC or Online | Any | atsip, hardship |
Gilchrist Charitable Foundation Goori Stars Scholarship Value: $15,000 This scholarship aims to support an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander student enrolling in an undergraduate degree at the Lismore campus. The Gilchrist Charitable Foundation's mission is to assist youth in furthering their education through financial assistance and active mentoring. The Gilchrist Charitable Foundation will communicate regularly through Gilchrist Charitable Foundation Engagement Program, offering guidance, counselling, and personal development to their scholarship recipients. Any Faculty |
Commencing or Continuing |
February 2024 |
Honours Scholarships | Lismore, Gold Coast, Coffs Harbour, NMSC or Online | Science |
Jim Dickinson Mechanical Engineering Scholarship Value: $5,000 Jim Dickinson Mechanical Engineering 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. Faculty of Science and Engineering |
Continuing |
February 2024 |
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Undergraduate Scholarships | Lismore | Any |
Mayor of Lismore Scholarships (High School Leaver) Value: $5,000 Lismore City Council has supported students who live in the Lismore Local Government area for many years by offering the Mayor of Lismore Scholarships. This scholarship supports a recent high school leaver studying an undergraduate degree at the Lismore campus. Preference may be given, but not limited to, students who have demonstrated achievement under conditions of disadvantage. Any Faculty |
Commencing |
February 2024 |
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Undergraduate Scholarships | Lismore | Any |
Mayor of Lismore Scholarships (Mature Age) Value: $5,000 Lismore City Council has supported students who live in the Lismore Local Government area for many years by offering the Mayor of Lismore Scholarships. This scholarship supports a non-high school leaver studying an undergraduate degree at the Lismore campus. Preference may be given, but not limited to, students who have demonstrated achievement under conditions of disadvantage. Any Faculty |
Commencing |
February 2024 |
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Future Student | Northern NSW | Any |
NRCF – SCU Bowen Education Fund Scholarship Value: $2,500 The NRCF Scholarships provide financial assistance to students overcoming hardship and support them as they commence any undergraduate at Southern Cross University. Any Faculty |
Commencing |
February 2024 |
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Future and Current Student | Lismore | Science |
Rous County Council Scholarship Value: $5,000 The Rous Water Scholarship will support an undergraduate student studying any degree from the Faculty of Science and Engineering at Southern Cross University. Faculty of Science and Engineering |
Commencing |
February 2024 |
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Future Student | Lismore | Any |
Southern Cross University Rugby Gold Rats Scholarships Value: $3,000 The University’s Rugby Club, known as the Gold Rats, will support students who are passionate about and are current 1st-grade rugby league players on the Far North Coast who are studying any undergraduate or postgraduate degree at the Lismore Campus. Any Faculty |
Commencing |
February 2024 |
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Current Student, Final Year | Lismore, Gold Coast, Coffs Harbour, NMSC and Online | Education |
The AEU NSW Teachers Federation Branch Scholarship Value: $2,500 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). Faculty of Education |
Continuing |
February 2024 |
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Future Student | Lismore | Any | Hardship |
The Lord's Taverners Northern NSW University Scholarship Value: $15,000 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. Any Faculty |
Commencing |
February 2024 |
Future Student | Lismore, Gold Coast, Coffs Harbour, NMSC and Online | Any | Hardship |
Lords Taverners Seawind Catamarans Indigenous Scholarship Value: $5,000 The Lord’s Taverners Seawind Catamaran Indigenous 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 (either undergraduate or postgraduate). Any Faculty |
Commencing |
February 2024 |
Current Student | Coffs Harbour, NMSC | Any | international |
The Southern Cross University International Women's Day Scholarship Value: $5,000 The Southern Cross University 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 the Southern Cross University. *Applicants must be female to be eligible for this scholarship. Any Faculty |
Continuing |
February 2024 |
Honours student | Lismore, Gold Coast, Coffs Harbour, NMSC or Online | Science and Enginering |
FSG Geotechnics and Foundations Indigenous Scholarship Value: $5,000 This scholarship offers support to an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander student studying Bachelor of Engineering Systems (Honours), specialising in Civil Engineering with a passion for geotechnical engineering. Proudly supported by FSG Geotechnics +Foundations. Faculty of Science and Engineering Future Student |
Continuing |
February 2024 |
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Honours student | Lismore, Gold Coast, Coffs Harbour, NMSC or Online | Science and Enginering | atsip |
Gosling Electrical Scholarship Value: $15,000 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. Faculty of Science and Engineering |
Continuing |
February 2024 |
Future Student | Gold Coast | Any | Hardship |
Twin Towns Services Community Foundation Scholarship Value: $5,000 The Twin Towns Services Club Scholarship is made available to students residing within the boundaries of the Tweed Shire and Gold Coast City Council Local Government areas who have demonstrated significant academic achievement and are enrolling into a degree program at the Gold Coast Campus of Southern Cross University. Preference will be given, but not limited to, a student undertaking a Bachelor of Nursing degree. Any Faculty |
Commencing |
February 2024 |
Future Student | Gold Coast | Any | Hardship |
Twin Towns Services Club Scholarship Value: $5,000 The Twin Towns Community Foundation Scholarship is made available to students residing within the boundaries of the Tweed Shire and Gold Coast City Council Local Government areas who have demonstrated significant academic achievement and are enrolling in a degree at the Gold Coast campus. Preference will be given, but not limited to, a student undertaking a nursing degree. Any Faculty |
Commencing |
February 2024 |
Future Student | Lismore, Coomera | Arts | Any |
Rolling Stone Scholarship Value: $15,000 Southern Cross University and Rolling Stone Australia have partnered up to bring you the Rolling Stone Scholarship. The Scholarship covers a total value of $15,000 over 3 years for students studying a Bachelor of Contemporary Music degree at the Lismore or Coomera campuses. Faculty of Business, Law and Arts |
Commencing |
28 September 2023 |
Future Student | Lismore, Gold Coast, Coffs Harbour, NMSC or Online | Any | Hardship |
Summerland Bank Scholarship Value: $7,500 The Summerland Bank Scholarship supports students commencing a Bachelor of Business and Enterprise degree at Southern Cross University. Faculty of Business, Law and Arts |
Commencing |
February 2024 |
Future Student | Lismore | Any | Hardship |
The FNC Scholarship Value: $15,000 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. Any Faculty |
Commencing |
February 2024 |
Future Student | Lismore, Gold Coast, Coffs Harbour, NMSC or Online | Any |
Vice Chancellor's Scholarship Value: $50,000 The Vice-Chancellors Scholarships will support commencing students in any undergraduate program on-campus at Coffs Harbour, Lismore, the Gold Coast, Coomera, or Online. Students do not have to apply for these scholarships as they will be awarded to school leavers achieving an outstanding ATAR who enrol in any undergraduate degree. N/A Staff Nominated Only |
Commencing |
Not applicable |
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Future Student | Lismore, Gold Coast, Coffs Harbour, NMSC or Online | Any |
Transform Scholarships Value: $7,500 Transform Scholarships will support commencing students in any undergraduate program on-campus at Coffs Harbour, Lismore, the Gold Coast, or Online. Students do not have to apply for these scholarships as they will be awarded to school leavers achieving an outstanding ATAR who enrol in any undergraduate degree. Any Faculty Staff Nominated Only |
Commencing |
Not applicable |
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Postgraduate Student | Lismore, Gold Coast, Coffs Harbour, NMSC or Online | Health |
The Bonnie Boezeman Scholarship Value: Course fees covered 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. The successful recipient has a career plan that will take her into a leadership role within the healthcare sector. *Applicants must be female to be eligible for this scholarship. Faculty of Health |
Continuing |
March 2024 |
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Honours Student | Lismore, Gold Coast, Coffs Harbour, NMSC or Online | Science | Hardship |
Rowe Scientific Chemistry Honours Scholarship Value: $5,000 The Rowe Scientific Chemistry Honours Scholarship is awarded to a Bachelor of Science with Honours student. The Rowe Scientific Scholarship will show a preference to students who are overcoming hardship or from rural, regional, or remote areas of Australia. Faculty of Science and Engineering |
Continuing |
February 2024 |
Honours Student | NMSC | Science | International |
Ralph Barclay Braun Memorial Scholarship Value: $5,000 The Ralph Barclay Braun Memorial Scholarship supports students committed to a research career in areas such as Biodiversity, Ecological Interactions, Aquaculture, and Sustainable Fisheries. Students must have formal acceptance into the Bachelor of Science with Honours at the National Marine Science Centre. Faculty of Science and Engineering |
Commencing and Continuing |
February 2024 |
Honours Student | Lismore, Gold Coast, Coffs Harbour, NMSC and Online | Health | Any |
OPEM Psychology Honours Scholarship Value: $1,000 The OPEM Psychology Honours Scholarship supports students enrolled in a Bachelor of Psychological Science with Honours at Southern Cross University. Faculty of Health |
Continuing |
February 2024 |
Honours Student | Lismore, Gold Coast, Coffs Harbour, NMSC and Online | Gnibi | atsip |
The Lord's Taverners Indigenous Knowledge Honours Scholarship Value: $7,000 This scholarship supports an outstanding student undertaking the Bachelor of Indigenous Knowledge with Honours at Southern Cross University. Gnibi College of Indigenous Australian Peoples |
Commencing |
February 2024 |
Undergraduate | Lismore, Gold Coast, Coffs Harbour, NMSC and Online | Hardship,atsip |
Southern Cross University Equity Scholarships Value: $3,600 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. Any Faculty |
Future and Current Student |
February 2024 |
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Future Student | Lismore, Gold Coast, Coffs Harbour, NMSC and Online | Any | atsip, Hardship |
Mayor of Lismore Scholarships (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Value: $5,000 Lismore City Council has supported students who live in the Lismore Local Government area for many years by offering the Mayor of Lismore Scholarships. This scholarship supports an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander student studying at the Lismore campus. Any Faculty |
Commencing |
February 2024 |
Undergraduate | Sydney Melbourne | Faculty of Business, Law and Arts | International |
Nathan Asher Student Experience Scholarship (EduCo) - Undergraduate Value: $5,000 The Nathan Asher Scholarships supports a undergraduate student who has contributed to the student experience at a metropolitan branch campus of Southern Cross University. Faculty of Business, Law and Arts |
Continiung |
February 2024 |
Postgraduate | Sydney Melbourne | Faculty of Business, Law and Arts | International |
Nathan Asher Student Experience Scholarship (EduCo) - Postgraduate Value: $5,000 The Nathan Asher Scholarships supports a postgraduate student who has contributed to the student experience at a metropolitan branch campus of Southern Cross University. Faculty of Business, Law and Arts |
Continuing |
February 2024 |
Preparation, research | Lismore, Gold Coast, Coffs Harbour, NMSC and Online, hotel school | Any | atsip,Hardship |
Commonwealth Indigenous Scholarship Value: $32,000 This scholarship supports an Indigenous student enrolling at Southern Cross University in preparatory programs, undergraduate and postgraduate studies. Any Faculty |
Continuing |
March 2024 |
Honours | Lismore, Coffs Harbour, Gold Coast, or Online | Education | Any |
Education Honours Scholarship Value: $5,000 The Faculty of Education will support one or two outstanding Education students in the Bachelor of Education (Honours) program in 2024. Education |
Continuing |
February 18 2024 |
Undergraduate | Coffs Harbour, Lismore, Gold Coast, or Coomera | Business, Law and Arts, Health, Science and Engineering | atsip |
Essential Energy Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship Value: $10,000 This scholarship offers support to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students studying across Essential Energy's footprint to help to expand their career opportunities, offering potential paid work experience and potential employment post completion of studies. Business, Law and Arts, Health, Science and Engineering |
Continuing |
February 18 2024 |
Undergraduate, Honours, Postgraduate | Gold Coast, Lismore, Coffs Harbour, NMSC, Coomera, or Online | Any | international |
Vice Chancellor's Academic Excellence (future student) Value: $8,000 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 for the program and present themselves as an outstanding academic candidate. Any |
Continuing |
June 30 2024 |
Preparatory | Gold Coast, Lismore, Coffs Harbour, NMSC, Coomera, or Online | College |
Diploma Pathway Scholarship Value: $2,000 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. Upon completion of their Diploma the students that progress onto a bachelor program receive unit credit and a further scholarship payment. Recipients are awarded on the basis of their Early Offer. No application is required. Any |
Commencing |
Not applicable |
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Undergraduate | Gold Coast, Lismore, Coffs Harbour, NMSC, Coomera, or Online | Any | Any |
The Dean's Scholarship Value: $24,000 The Dean's Scholarships will support 12 commencing students in any undergraduate program on-campus at Coffs Harbour, Lismore, the Gold Coast, Coomera, or Online. Students do not have to apply for these scholarships as they will be awarded to 2023 school leavers achieving an ATAR above 90 who enrol in any undergraduate degree. Any |
Commencing |
Not applicable |
Honours | Gold Coast, Lismore, Online | Any | Any |
Engineering Excellence Scholarship Value: $32,000 This scholarship is awarded to four 2023 school leavers who have excelled at their high school achieving an ATAR that is 80 or above and who are commencing full-time study of the Bachelor of Engineering Systems (Honours) at Southern Cross University in March, 2024. Application not required. Successful candidates will be notified by email. Faculty of Science and Engineering |
Commencing |
February 2024 |