Access26

Value
Annual tuition fee of $26,000
Indicator
Open
No. available
Variable
Location
Multiple
Study Area
Multiple

2026 International tuition fees for most courses are set at an accessible $26,000 per year, so our students receive the best return on investment while pursuing genuine, high-quality education.

AI-Powered Digital Transformation for the Smart Circular Economy Scholarship

Value
$10,000
Indicator
Open
No. available
2
Location
Online
Study Area
Multiple

We invite expressions of interest for Honours positions in our ground breaking project on AI-powered digital transformation for the smart circular economy.

ANZ Indigenous Undergraduate Scholarship

Value
$15,000
Indicator
Open
No. available
1
Location
Gold Coast Campus, Coffs Harbour Campus, Lismore Campus
Study Area
Multiple

The ANZ Indigenous undergraduate scholarship is awarded to an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander student undertaking a full-time undergraduate degree at SCU Lismore, Coffs Harbour or Gold Coast.

Bachelor of Innovation with Honours Scholarship

Value
$5,000
Indicator
Open
No. available
4
Location
Online
Study Area
Multiple

The Bachelor of Innovation with Honours Scholarship will support four outstanding students admitted to the Bachelor of Innovation with Honours program at Southern Cross University in 2026.

Birthing on Country Placement Bursary

Value
$2,500
Indicator
Open
No. available
8
Location
Gold Coast Campus, Coffs Harbour Campus
Study Area
Health, Nursing and Midwifery

The Birthing on Country Placement Bursary is an opportunity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Midwifery students at SCU to be involved in the Birthing on Country project sponsored by iSISTAQUIT. Open until places are filled.

Birthing on Country Scholarship

Value
$10,000
Indicator
Open
No. available
2
Location
Gold Coast Campus, Coffs Harbour Campus
Study Area
Health, Nursing and Midwifery

SISTABIRTH aims to support two enthusiastic Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Bachelor of Midwifery graduates for an honours program exploring Birthing on Country (BoC) or midwifery education. Open until places are filled.

Business and Professional Women (BPW) Maude Spielvogel Scholarship

Value
$1,500
Indicator
Open
No. available
1
Location
Coffs Harbour Campus, National Marine Science Centre
Study Area
Multiple

Business and Professional Women (BPW) is offering the BPW Maude Spielvogel Scholarship to a female student studying at the Coffs Harbour Campus. The scholarship aims to support women's empowerment.

Business and Professional Women (BPW) Wendy Martin Education Encouragement Award

Value
$1,000
Indicator
Open
No. available
1
Location
Coffs Harbour Campus, National Marine Science Centre
Study Area
Multiple

Business and Professional Women (BPW) Wendy Martin Education Encouragement Award to a female student studying at the Coffs Harbour Campus. The scholarship aims to support women's empowerment.

CGC Engineering Science Scholarship

Value
$10,000
Indicator
Open
No. available
1
Location
Multiple
Study Area
Engineering, Science and Environment

CGC Civil Geotechnical Consultants was Australia’s first certified engineering social enterprise, and are proud to donate a scholarship to a Southern Cross University student.

CGC Regional Scholarship

Value
$10,000
Indicator
Open
No. available
1
Location
Multiple
Study Area
Engineering, Science and Environment

This scholarship will support a student experiencing genuine hardship from a regional or remote area or recently relocated from a regional or remote area to study Science or Engineering at Southern Cross University.

Chisholm Scholarship

Value
$22,500
Indicator
Open
No. available
3
Location
Multiple
Study Area
Multiple

This scholarship supports academically gifted undergraduate students who demonstrate a genuine need for assistance, ensuring they have the resources necessary to pursue and complete their degree with excellence. 

Clinical Excellence Queensland Midwifery Scholarship

Value
$5,000
Indicator
Open
No. available
6
Location
Gold Coast Campus
Study Area
Health, Nursing and Midwifery

As part of the Queensland Government’s recent commitment to drive reform and improvements across public maternity services, this scholarship aims to assist students with proven financial need in pursuing the Bachelor of Midwifery.

Commonwealth Indigenous Scholarships

Value
$24,000
Indicator
Open
No. available
Variable
Location
Multiple
Study Area
Multiple

There are two forms of Commonwealth Indigenous Scholarships, Accommodation Scholarships and Education Costs Scholarships. These scholarships are funded through the Indigenous Student Success Program.

Cyril Callister Foundation Scholarship

Value
$1,000
Indicator
Open
No. available
1
Location
Gold Coast Campus, Lismore Campus
Study Area
Science and Environment

The Cyril Callister Foundation was established in to tell the story of the Australian scientist, celebrate his life, work and scientific legacy and establish scholarships designed to assist regional youth follow in the study at university.

Destination Australia Scholarship

Value
$7,500
Indicator
Closed
No. available
3
Location
Coffs Harbour Campus, Lismore Campus, National Marine Science Centre
Study Area
Multiple

The Destination Australia scholarship is designed to support students to undertake their university degree in regional Australia.

Diploma Pathway Scholarship

Value
$2,500
Indicator
Closed
No. available
200
Location
Multiple
Study Area
Multiple

This scholarship program will assist students transition into their chosen degree. The scholarship supports students through an initial Diploma program where the student gains skills required for successful degree studies.

Education Honours Scholarship

Value
$5,000
Indicator
Open
No. available
3
Location
Online
Study Area
Education

The Faculty of Education will support one or two outstanding Education students in the Bachelor of Education (Honours) program in 2026.

Essential Energy Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship

Value
$10,000
Indicator
Open
No. available
Variable
Location
Multiple
Study Area
Multiple

This scholarship offers support to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students studying across Essential Energy's footprint to help to expand their career opportunities.

Essential Energy Female Engineering Scholarship

Value
Up to $30,000
Indicator
Open
No. available
1
Location
Gold Coast Campus, Lismore Campus, Online
Study Area
Engineering

This scholarship will support a female-identifying student studying the Bachelor of Engineering Systems (Honours).

Father Lou Molloy (Marist) Woodlawn Scholarship

Value
$5,000
Indicator
Open
No. available
1
Location
Multiple
Study Area
Multiple

The Father Lou Molloy (Marist) Woodlawn Scholarship supports school leavers of St John's College Woodlawn with their university studies at Southern Cross University.

Father Paul Pidcock Scholarship

Value
$2,500
Indicator
Open
No. available
1
Location
Multiple
Study Area
Multiple

The Father Paul Pidcock Scholarship supports school leavers who have graduated from St John’s Woodlawn College, Lismore. The scholarship will provide financial assistance while studying at Southern Cross University.

FSG Geotechnics and Foundations Indigenous Scholarship

Value
$15,000
Indicator
Open
No. available
1
Location
Gold Coast Campus, Lismore Campus, Online
Study Area
Engineering

This scholarship offers support to an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander student studying Bachelor of Engineering Systems (Honours), specialising in Civil Engineering with a passion for geotechnical engineering.

Gosling Electrical Scholarship

Value
$15,000
Indicator
Open
No. available
1
Location
Gold Coast Campus, Lismore Campus, Online
Study Area
Engineering

The Gosling Electrical Scholarship is awarded to a student enrolled in the second year of Bachelor of Engineering Systems (Honours) who has demonstrated successful academic progression.

HQB Scholarship

Value
$5,000
Indicator
Open
No. available
1
Location
Multiple
Study Area
Business

HQB will be supporting one student through their final year of study as they approach graduation and that initial step into professional life in their chosen career.

Indigenous Excellence Scholarship

Value
$24,000
Indicator
Open
No. available
10
Location
Multiple
Study Area
Multiple

The Indigenous Excellence Scholarship will support high-achieving Indigenous students through their student journey at Southern Cross University.

Indigenous Master of Professional Psychology (MPP) Scholarship

Value
Variable
Indicator
Open
No. available
TBA
Location
Online
Study Area
Health

Supporting Indigenous students with pursuing careers as psychologists and promoting representation and diversity in psychology and the broader workforce.

International Merit Scholarship 2024

Value
$5,000
Indicator
Closed
No. available
Variable
Location
Multiple
Study Area
Multiple

The SCU International Merit Scholarship supports international students commencing an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree in 2024. 

Jim Dickinson Mechanical Engineering Scholarship

Value
$5,000
Indicator
Open
No. available
1
Location
Gold Coast Campus, Lismore Campus, Online
Study Area
Engineering

This Scholarship is awarded to an enrolled student of Bachelor of Engineering Systems (Honours) in Mechanical Engineering who has demonstrated successful academic progression and experienced personal disadvantage.

Lords Taverners Seawind Catamarans Indigenous Scholarship

Value
$15,000
Indicator
Open
No. available
1
Location
Multiple
Study Area
Multiple

This scholarship will support an Australian Indigenous student who is resident in northern New South Wales and are overcoming disadvantaged backgrounds to succeed at university study.

Mayor of Lismore Scholarships (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander)

Value
$5,000
Indicator
Open
No. available
1
Location
Lismore Campus
Study Area
Multiple

Lismore City Council has supported students who live in the Lismore Local Government area for many years by offering scholarships. This scholarship supports an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander student studying at the Lismore campus.

Mayor of Lismore Scholarships (High School Leaver)

Value
$5,000
Indicator
Open
No. available
1
Location
Lismore Campus
Study Area
Multiple

Lismore City Council has supported students who live in the Lismore Local Government area for many years by offering scholarships. This scholarship supports a recent high school leaver studying an undergraduate degree at the Lismore campus.

Mayor of Lismore Scholarships (Mature Age)

Value
$5,000
Indicator
Open
No. available
1
Location
Lismore Campus
Study Area
Multiple

Lismore City Council has supported students who live in the Lismore Local Government area for many years by offering scholarships. This scholarship supports a non-high school leaver studying an undergraduate degree at the Lismore campus.

Mountain Blue Agricultural Innovation Scholarship

Value
$10,000
Indicator
Open
No. available
1
Location
Multiple
Study Area
Science and Environment

Committed to fostering the next generation of agricultural leaders, Mountain Blue offers an annual scholarship of $10,000 to support passionate and innovative individuals in shaping the future of agriculture.

Nathan Asher Student Experience Scholarship - Postgraduate

Value
$5,000
Indicator
Open
No. available
2
Location
Metro Locations
Study Area
Business, Information Technology

The Nathan Asher Scholarships supports a postgraduate student who has contributed to the student experience at a metropolitan branch campus of Southern Cross University.

Nathan Asher Student Experience Scholarship - Undergraduate

Value
$5,000
Indicator
Open
No. available
2
Location
Metro Locations
Study Area
Business, Information Technology

The Nathan Asher Scholarships supports an undergraduate student who has contributed to the student experience at a metropolitan branch campus of Southern Cross University.

Naturopathic Medicine Indigenous Placement Scholarship

Value
Up to $2,500
Indicator
Closed
No. available
1 per year
Location
Gold Coast Campus, Coffs Harbour Campus, Lismore Campus
Study Area
Health, Indigenous Knowledge

The Naturopathic Medicine Indigenous Placement Scholarship aims to support students enrolled in the Bachelor of Health Science (Health and Lifestyle) and/or the Master of Naturopathic Medicine.

Naturopathic Medicine Indigenous Student Scholarship

Value
Up to $2,500
Indicator
Closed
No. available
1 per year
Location
Gold Coast Campus, Coffs Harbour Campus, Lismore Campus
Study Area
Health, Indigenous Knowledge

Naturopathic Medicine Indigenous Student Scholarship aims to support students enrolled in the Bachelor of Health Science (Health and Lifestyle) and/or the Master of Naturopathic Medicine.

Neil Eric Cowd Memorial Scholarship

Value
Up to $20,000
Indicator
Open
No. available
1
Location
Multiple
Study Area
Education

This scholarship is a generous bequest made available to Southern Cross University students from a disadvantaged background undertaking the Bachelor of Education.

Northern Rivers Customer Owned Banking Scholarship

Value
$15,000
Indicator
Open
No. available
1
Location
Lismore Campus, Online
Study Area
Business

This is a three-year scholarship to support a new Bachelor of Business and Enterprise student at Southern Cross University, who now resides in an area that was affected by the 2022 Northern NSW floods. 

NRCF – SCU Bowen Education Fund Scholarship

Value
$2,500
Indicator
Open
No. available
2
Location
Lismore Campus, Online
Study Area
Multiple

The NRCF Scholarships provide financial assistance to students overcoming hardship and support them as they commence any undergraduate at Southern Cross University.

OPEM Psychology Honours Scholarship

Value
$1,000
Indicator
Open
No. available
1
Location
Gold Coast Campus, Coffs Harbour Campus
Study Area
Health

The OPEM Psychology Honours Scholarship supports students enrolled in a Bachelor of Psychological Science with Honours at Southern Cross University.

Osiecki Family Foundation Clinical Placement Scholarship

Value
Up to $5000
Indicator
Closed
No. available
2 or more
Location
Gold Coast Campus, Coffs Harbour Campus, Lismore Campus
Study Area
Health

The Osiecki Family Foundation Clinical Placement Scholarship aims to support students enrolled in the Bachelor of Health Science (Health and Lifestyle) and/or the Master of Naturopathic Medicine.