International student scholarships

For international and future international students 

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Access25

Southern Cross University is taking an innovative step to enhance the educational experience for international students through our new Access25 initiative.

Under Access25, Southern Cross will introduce a clear, unified annual tuition fee for all new and continuing international students, for a range of courses in 2025*. This transition reflects our commitment to delivering excellence with a straightforward tuition model, ensuring every student has equal access to outstanding education and career outcomes.

*Normal indexing of fees will apply from 2026.

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Scholarships

A range of scholarships are still open to support your academic journey. These scholarships are designed to recognise academic excellence, promote cultural diversity, and encourage International Students to explore the opportunities at our regional NSW campuses. 

Domestic students should refer to the Scholarships page. For research scholarships, please browse our Graduate School Scholarships.

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How to apply

Students’ eligibility for Scholarships will be assessed by the Southern Cross admissions team at the time of application to Southern Cross.  If you are successful, we will advise you in your Letter of Offer, along with the conditions of the Scholarship.  Eligible students will only receive one of the following scholarships.

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Opening dates

Applications are open all year and will close one month before the relevant study session.

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Information for current scholarship recipients

Understand your student obligation, payment schedules, and other support services available. 

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