List of available scholarships for international students at James Cook University

This program has been established with a generous donation from Professor Cullinane to support students aspiring to study law at JCU in North Queensland.
Published:October 7, 2025Type:UndergraduateStudy in:QueenslandValue:$3,000 - $6,000Deadline:January 16, 2026

This scholarship was established in 2006 with monies bequeathed from the estate of Verna Joyce Vaughan. The purpose of the scholarship is to assist Marine Biology research students, in particular Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders from Thursday Island or the Torres Strait Islands of Qu
Published:October 7, 2025Type:MastersStudy in:QueenslandValue:$8,000 per yearDeadline:January 16, 2026

The ER Walker Bequest Bursary was established in 2014 to support early career researchers undertaking research on stinging jellyfishes (Class Cubozoa) as part of a degree at James Cook University. The research may be on any aspect of Cubozoan biology, ecology or risk management, as well as the study
Published:October 2, 2025Type:Masters , PhDStudy in:QueenslandValue:$2,500Deadline:January 16, 2026

Established in 2021 by an annual contribution from Australian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC) in honour of the late Mort Johnston. The purpose of this scholarship is to support students with a strong interest and potential involvement with the Australian Banana industry in their third
Published:October 2, 2025Type:UndergraduateStudy in:QueenslandValue:$5,000Deadline:January 16, 2026

The Bachelor of Veterinary Science Relocation Grant is to provide support to students who receive an offer for Bachelor of Veterinary Science and are ineligible to receive the Tertiary Access Payment.
Published:September 23, 2025Type:UndergraduateValue:$5,000Deadline:December 31, 2026

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:September 23, 2025Type:PhDValue:$33,500paDeadline:Not Specified

The JCU Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship is part of JCU’s 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 undergraduate student
Published:September 23, 2025Type:UndergraduateValue:$40,000Deadline:Not Specified

he purpose of the scholarship is to encourage and facilitate Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander nurses and midwives to continue their studies at a postgraduate level.
Published:September 17, 2025Type:Masters , PhDStudy in:QueenslandValue:$8,000 per yearDeadline:September 29, 2025

The JCU's On-Campus Accommodation Fund provides support to students who need to relocate to attend university but face financial hardship to get that important on-campus experience.
Published:September 17, 2025Type:GrantsStudy in:QueenslandValue:$10,000Deadline:October 31, 2025

The Indigenous Veteran’s scholarship has been established to support the transition from military to civilian life for an Australian Indigenous defence force veteran. It is an undergraduate education scholarship to support a student in any field of study.
Published:September 9, 2025Type:UndergraduateStudy in:QueenslandValue:$10,000 per yearDeadline:January 18, 2026

Strive aims to support employment pathways and the academic development and achievement of Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders in the field of Occupational Therapy. To this end they are establishing this undergraduate scholarship at James Cook University.
Published:September 3, 2025Type:UndergraduateStudy in:QueenslandValue:$5,000Deadline:September 29, 2025

The Professor Andrew Krockenberger Legacy Fund provides support for research students to undertake vital fieldwork, enabling them to follow in his footsteps and deepen their understanding of ecological systems through practical field research.
Published:September 3, 2025Type:GrantsStudy in:QueenslandValue:$1,000Deadline:September 22, 2025

The purpose of the bursary is to support a senior medical student undertaking an elective in the developing world.
Published:August 28, 2025Type:GrantsStudy in:QueenslandValue:$2,500Deadline:September 29, 2025

This scholarship is designed to support students overcoming financial hardship, drought, disability or other circumstances which would significantly impact their capacity to fully engage in tertiary studies. This scholarship is funded by JCU.
Published:August 27, 2025Type:GrantsStudy in:QueenslandDeadline:Not Specified

The Iplex Higher Degree Research Grant offers support to students conducting research that will connect, makes resilient or support a sustainable future.
Published:August 25, 2025Type:PhDStudy in:QueenslandValue:$4,000Deadline:Not Specified

The Samuel and Eileen Gluyas Fellowship was established in 1980 by a bequest to the University under the will of Samuel Laurie Gluyas of the sum of $150,000, which constitutes the Gluyas Bequest Fund. The recipient of the award shall be known as the "Samuel and Eileen Gluyas Fellow".
Published:August 25, 2025Type:Masters , PhDStudy in:QueenslandValue:VariesDeadline:Not Specified

The Amuthan Medical Research Fund was established in memory of Amuthan Annamalai, a Year 6 medical student at James Cook University who passed away on 25 January 2013. The objective of the fund is to improve the health of under-served populations in the tropics through medical research and community
Published:August 20, 2025Type:UndergraduateStudy in:QueenslandValue:$3,000Deadline:September 21, 2025

The Australian Orthopaedic Association and James Cook University scholarship is jointly offered by AOA and James Cook University. The scholarship will be awarded annually to an undergraduate medical student with an exceptional academic record and will assist in funding a supervised orthopaedic clini
Published:August 20, 2025Type:UndergraduateStudy in:QueenslandValue:$4,000Deadline:September 25, 2025

The ER Walker Bequest Bursary was established in 2014 to support early career researchers undertaking research on stinging jellyfishes (Class Cubozoa) as part of a degree at James Cook University. This scholarship is subject to the provisions of James Cook University’s Coursework Schol
Published:August 14, 2025Type:GrantsStudy in:QueenslandValue:$2,500Deadline:September 29, 2025

This bursary was established in 2008 with a donation from John and Janice King. This scholarship is subject to the provisions of the James Cook University Coursework Scholarships, Bursaries and Grants Policy.
Published:August 14, 2025Type:GrantsStudy in:QueenslandValue:$6,000Deadline:September 29, 2025
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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