James Cook University Deans’ Scholarship 2027

The JCU Deans’ Scholarship is part of JCU’s commitment to rewarding and supporting high-achieving school leavers. $20,000 will be awarded for up to four (4) years of study ($5,000 per year).

The Scholarship provides financial support to high-achieving undergraduate students commencing full-time study at JCU in Study Period One, 2027. 

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Interview Process
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineNot Specified
• Value$20,000
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorJames Cook University
• City to studyQueensland
• School to studyJames Cook University
• Eligible CountryAustralia , New Zealand

Benefits

• The value of the scholarship is $20,000 awarded for up to four (4) years of study ($5,000 per year).

Requirements

The JCU Deans’ Scholarship will be open to students who meet all the following criteria:

• Complete Year 12 in 2026 and are enrolling at JCU in 2027 (the year immediately following the completion of Year 12).
• Are a new student to JCU.
• Are enrolling as a domestic student, full-time for Study Period One, 2027 in an eligible undergraduate full degree (Bachelor) program (Study areas Medicine, Veterinary Science and Dentistry are excluded).
• Are not enrolled in the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery; Bachelor of Veterinary Science or the Bachelor of Dental Surgery – which are excluded.
• Achieve an Australian Tertiary Admissions Ranking (ATAR) between 95.00 and 97, or equivalent International Baccalaureate (IB) score. Please note adjusted ATARs and bonus rank points do not apply. Students with an ATAR of 97+ are eligible for the JCU Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship.
• Are an Australian Citizen or Australian Permanent Humanitarian Visa Holder, or Australian Permanent Resident or New Zealand Citizen.
• Are not a recipient of any other JCU-funded scholarship.

Selection Process

• Apply to your chosen JCU undergraduate course via QTAC.
• We will assess your application for eligibility.
• If you are successful, you will be advised at the time of your offer.
• Offer rounds begin after ATAR results are released in December 2026.

Check also:
ANU Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarship 2026
University of Canberra Research Scholarships 2026

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• There is no separate application required for these scholarships. The JCU Deans’ Scholarship is assessed automatically for Year 12 and gap year QTAC applicants. If you meet all the criteria you will be notified at the time of offer.

For more information, kindly visit the JCU scholarship webpage.