List of available scholarships for international students at James Cook University

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

JCU 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:August 12, 2025Type:Masters , PhDStudy in:QueenslandValue:$33,500 per annum.Deadline:Not Specified

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.
Published:August 12, 2025Type:Masters , PhDStudy in:QueenslandValue:$33,500 per year plus $5,000 project expensesDeadline:September 29, 2025

Australian Lions Stinger Research has been operating in North Queensland since the early 1990's. Their aim is to enable research that helps to a better understand stinging jellyfish, where they come from and how they behave, so there can be better management of the risks to humans as well as pre
Published:July 29, 2025Type:GrantsStudy in:QueenslandValue:$7,000Deadline:October 27, 2025

Proudly supported by Townsville Scorecard Report Team, this scholarship aims to support students to continue to strive for excellence on the rugby field whilst fulfilling their study commitments at JCU. This scholarship is subject to the provisions of the James Cook University Coursewo
Published:July 29, 2025Type:UndergraduateStudy in:QueenslandValue:$2,000Deadline:Not Specified

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.
Published:July 2, 2025Type:UndergraduateStudy in:QueenslandValue:$10,000Deadline:August 28, 2025

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:July 2, 2025Type:PhDStudy in:QueenslandDeadline:Not Specified

HDR scholarships do not include overseas health cover or relocation expenses.
Published:June 10, 2025Type:Masters , PhD , Postdoctoral FellowshipsStudy in:QueenslandDeadline:August 31, 2025

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. Scholarship eligibility is automatically assessed during the JCU admissions process. El
Published:June 10, 2025Type:Masters , PhD , Postdoctoral Fellowships , UndergraduateStudy in:QueenslandDeadline:Not Specified
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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