List of available scholarships for international students at James Cook University
The James Cook University (JCU) is offering research scholarships for candidates undertaking a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) or PhD in public health, laboratory or clinical investigation of population health in Tropical Northern Australia.
Published:September 15, 2026Type:Masters , PhDStudy in:QueenslandDeadline:Not Specified
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
Published:September 8, 2026Type:UndergraduateStudy in:QueenslandValue:$20,000Deadline:Not Specified
The JCU Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship is part of James Cook University (JCU) commitment to rewarding and supporting high-achieving school leavers. $40,000 will be awarded for up to four (4) years of study ($10,000 per year). The Scholarship provides financial support to high-achieving
Published:August 28, 2026Type:UndergraduateStudy in:QueenslandDeadline:Not Specified
The JCU International Excellence Scholarship provides a 25% tuition fee reduction throughout the entire duration of approved full degree study programs, provided recipients maintain a strong GPA each semester.
Published:June 17, 2026Type:Masters , UndergraduateStudy in:QueenslandDeadline:Not Specified
James Cook University Higher Degree by Research (HDR) Scholarships for HDR candidates (Master of Philosophy, Doctor of Philosophy) are awarded annually on a competitive basis to the most outstanding applicants.
Published:May 11, 2026Type:Masters , PhDDeadline:September 1, 2027
These scholarships are offered to higher degree research students to undertake a Master of Philosophy or Doctor of Philosophy in the field of public health, laboratory and clinical investigation of population health in Tropical Northern Australia. The research program should have as one of its el
Published:April 16, 2026Type:PhDStudy in:QueenslandDeadline:Not Specified
AIMS and JCU have a long and rich collaboration history, together generating knowledge and solutions to issues around marine biodiversity, sustainable development, and management of coral reefs, coasts and river catchments. Both organisations seek scientific outcomes that translate into e
Published:March 4, 2026Type:Masters , PhDStudy in:QueenslandDeadline:August 31, 2026
The JCU International Excellence Scholarship provides a 25% tuition fee reduction throughout the entire duration of approved full degree study programs, provided recipients maintain a strong GPA each semester.
Published:January 26, 2026Type:UndergraduateStudy in:QueenslandValue:25% tuition fee reductionDeadline:Not Specified
The Dr Peter Crossman Scholarship has been established as a bursary to assist James Cook University Students who reside at The John Flynn College. In 2025 a single scholarship is valued at up to $9,240 per year for up to 3 Years, or 50% of the annual residential accommodation fee for a standard room
Published:January 26, 2026Type:Masters , PhDStudy in:QueenslandValue:Up to $9,853 per yearDeadline:January 30, 2026
The Peter Crossman Scholarship is established as a bursary to assist James Cook University students who reside at The John Flynn College. In 2026 a single scholarship is valued at $9,853. The purpose of the scholarship is to provide students from diverse backgrounds (who may not have the capacity
Published:January 16, 2026Type:UndergraduateStudy in:QueenslandValue:$9,853Deadline:January 30, 2026
Established in 2017 through a generous donation, to support an Indigenous undergraduate student in their progress towards completing their course. Further funds were received from a generous donation from the Estate of Digby Neville Cardew Wilson in 2018.
Published:January 9, 2026Type:UndergraduateStudy in:QueenslandDeadline:January 16, 2026
This bursary has been established from the estate of the late David Hastings, supporting students with a physical disability or other impairment. This scholarship is subject to the provisions of James Cook University’s Coursework Scholarships, Bursaries and Grants Policy.
Published:January 9, 2026Type:UndergraduateStudy in:QueenslandValue:$1,000Deadline:January 16, 2026
James Cook University (JCU) and The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (THHS) work closely together to service regional north Queensland. Both institutions are leaders in tropical and rural health teaching, research and service delivery and JCU and THHS collaborate in many areas, including clini
Published:December 22, 2025Type:PhDStudy in:QueenslandValue:Fully FundedDeadline:February 26, 2026
JCU Higher Degree by Research (HDR) Scholarships for HDR candidates (Doctor of Philosophy) are awarded annually on a competitive basis to the most outstanding applicants.
Published:December 22, 2025Type:Masters , PhDStudy in:QueenslandValue:$53,608 paDeadline:Not Specified
QCoal Foundation is committed to building resilient regional and remote Queensland communities. The Foundation focuses on supporting community-led initiatives in the areas of liveability, health and education. This scholarship will support an undergraduate student through three years of study.
Published:October 22, 2025Type:UndergraduateStudy in:QueenslandValue:$10,000 per year for up to 3 yearsDeadline:January 16, 2026
The JCU Access Fund has been established to assist JCU first and second year undergraduate students from low socio-economic backgrounds with study related costs.
Published:October 22, 2025Type:UndergraduateStudy in:QueenslandValue:$1000 - $2,000Deadline:October 31, 2025
The Wood family has established a Prescribed Private Foundation (PPF) with the purpose of funding scholarships for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians, studying medicine or allied health at James Cook University. The PPF was established with an initial funding donation of $1,000,000. T
Published:October 13, 2025Type:Study in:QueenslandValue:$25,000 per annumDeadline:January 16, 2026
This scholarship is also an opportunity to engage with the CSIRO and build a relationship and pathway into a career in the Sciences. The successful recipients may also be considered for a graduate position with the CSIRO and work opportunities at a CSIRO facility, which would be arranged directly wi
Published:October 13, 2025Type:Study in:QueenslandValue:$10,000 per yearDeadline:January 16, 2026
The purpose of the Affinity Scholarship is to engage and support aspiring nurses and midwives to gain their tertiary education. Affinity is cognisant that nursing and midwifery students face many difficulties and hardships to attend clinical placement. Vulnerable students often lack financial and so
Published:October 9, 2025Type:Masters , UndergraduateStudy in:QueenslandValue:$2,000Deadline:January 16, 2026
The purpose of the Australian South Sea Islander Community Foundation scholarship program is to improve educational opportunities for Australian South Sea Islanders by making available scholarships for undergraduate university students at a participating Queensland-based universities.
Published:October 9, 2025Type:UndergraduateStudy in:QueenslandValue:$5,000 per yearDeadline:January 16, 2026
James Cook University (JCU) is a public university in North Queensland, Australia. The second oldest university in Queensland, JCU is a teaching and research institution. The university's main campuses are located in the tropical cities of Cairns and Townsville, and one in the city state of Singapore. JCU also has study centres in Mount Isa, Mackay, Thursday Island and Rockhampton. A Brisbane campus, operated by Russo Higher Education, delivers undergraduate and postgraduate courses to international students. The university's main fields of research include environmental sciences, biological sciences, mathematical sciences, earth sciences, agricultural and veterinary sciences, technology and medical and health sciences.
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