JCU Accommodation Scholarship

JCU's On-Campus Accommodation Fund is generously supported by donors. The Fund provides support to students who need to relocate to attend university but face financial hardship to get that important on-campus experience.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirments
• Interview Process
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineAugust 28, 2025
• Value$10,000
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorJames Cook University
• City to studyQueensland
• School to studyJames Cook University
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• $10,000 in one lump sum after census dates of study period two. Please allow up to 4 weeks after census date for payment.

 

Requirements

The JCU's On-Campus Accommodation Scholarship is open for you to apply if you are:

• An Australian citizen.
• Are enrolled full time (min 9 credit points).
• I am or I intend to live at any accommodation facility at either Cairns or Townsville campus.
• I am experiencing financial hardship.

Conditions of the Scholarship

• If the recipient defers their study the recipient will no longer be eligible for the award.
• If the holder of the award takes an official leave of absence the award will be terminated
• If the holder of the award does not meet the continuing eligibility requirements, the recipient the award will be terminated.

A student may lodge a request for review of decision in accordance with the provisions of the Student Complaints Policy and Procedures.

Interview Dates and Process

The Selection Committee shall, in the exercise of its absolute discretion, afford consideration to the following criteria:

• Financial hardship (100%)
• If required, the panel will consider other elements from the application to determine the final recipients.

The applicant authorises the Selection Committee to make such enquires as to the applicant's good character and suitability to receive the scholarship, which includes authorization for the Selection Committee to examine the applicant's academic record, and seek opinions from relevant members of the academic staff of this University or any other academic institution

Application Documents

Applicants wanting to apply for this scholarship must attach the following documents to their application form:

• Financial hardship documentation

1. documented evidence of financial hardship based on your answers in the application questions.

• Copy of your residential agreement confirming you are living on campus.
• A written statement of no more than 300 words outlining summary about you:

1. Who you are, where you're from and your motivation to complete your tertiary studies at JCU.
2. The impact receiving this scholarship would have on you and your studies.

Applications submitted without the relevant documentation will not be considered.

Application Deadline

August 28, 2025

How To Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to James Cook University on www.jcu.edu.au to apply

Applications must be submitted on the official application form no later than the date set by the Selection Committee for the year in which the award is to be made.

For more information, kindly visit James Cook University scholarship webpage.