Southern Cross University (SCU) in Australia offers Higher Degree Scholarships for International and Domestic Students through its Graduate School. Graduate School scholarships are part of Southern Cross University‘s total scholarship package, which includes several postgraduate scholarships made possible by the university’s generous private donors, government and business groups, other partners, and the university itself.

The Higher Degree Scholarship at SCU is covered by the Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Government Scholarships for domestic and international students. At SCU, the RTP scholarships for domestic students include Domestic Stipend, which is tax-free and provides a living allowance of AU$32,192 per annum ( rate indexed annually), payable in fortnightly instalments.

The RTP for international students at SCU includes International Fee Offset and Stipend Scholarships. The scholarships cover a living allowance of AU$32,192 per annum ( rate indexed annually) plus a Tuition Fee Offset. To be eligible for this scheme, international students should have enrolled in full-time, on-campus courses for the duration of their candidature.

An applicant will not be chosen for an Australian Government RTP Scholarship Stipend unless the University is satisfied that the candidate fits the scholarship eligibility criteria and the entrance requirements of the award to which they are applying.

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Summary

• Awarding Country: Australia
• University: Southern Cross University (SCU)
• Degree Level: Master’s and PhD
• Type of Scholarship: Fully Funded
• Research Doctorate Duration: 3 Years and 3 months
• Research Masters Duration: 2 Years
• Scholarship Application Deadline:13 October
• Referee Report Deadline:13 October
• Successful Result Notification:Early December

Benefits

Students through the Southern Cross University (SCU) will receive the following benefits:

• At SCU, the RTP scholarships for domestic students include Domestic Stipend Scholarships, which are tax-free and provide a living allowance of AU$32,192 per annum ( rate indexed annually), payable in fortnightly instalments.
• The RTP for international students at SCU includes International Fee Offset and Stipend Scholarships. The scholarships cover a living allowance of AU$32,192 per annum ( rate indexed annually) plus a Tuition Fee Offset. To be eligible for this scheme, international students should have enrolled in full-time, on-campus courses for the duration of their candidature.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

• Applications are open to both national and international candidates
• Applicants must have enrolled in a full-time on-campus Master’s degree or PhD at Southern Cross University before applying for the Higher Degree Scholarships at SCU.
• All candidates should meet their desired study programme and SCU admission criteria.
• Australian Government RTP Scholarship Stipend and Fee Offset are only available if the University is satisfied that the candidate meets the scholarship eligibility criteria and the entrance requirements of the award they are applying to.
• Candidates only get consideration for this scholarship if their documentary evidence is complete and sufficient.
• All international students should be fee-paying as normal.
• If the applicants have not completed their undergraduate studies in English or their first language is not English, they must provide English language proficiency test scores: IELTS Academic (or equivalent tests): 7.0 in Writing and all other bands not less than 6.5.

Required Documents

To apply for the Higher Degree Scholarships at SCU, please prepare and submit these application documents:

• RTP Application Form
• 1-2-page research proposal
• Copy of birth certificate or passport
• Copy of citizenship certificate (If International applicant)
• Academic transcripts and certificates copy
• Copy of English Language Proficiency evidence (If International applicant)
• Foreign language documents copy and a scan of a certified copy or original, with English translation (If applicable)
• Any publication copies in English and number them from 1 to 5. (i.e., link to publication/URL, and more.)

Candidates of the RTP scholarships should submit their completed application form and all supporting documents electronically via Email to the following address:

Scholarship Submission Email: hdrscholarships@scu.edu.au

Note: Applicants should retain a copy of their complete application and all attachments for their records.

To Apply for Higher Degree Research admission at SCU, please follow the specific steps for Master’s and PhD research courses in the link below:

Apply for Admission at SCU

Please enter theofficial website of Southern Cross University (SCU)for detailed information on the Higher Degree Scholarships. For details about the Government RTP Scholarships at SCU, please review theRTP Scholarships Information for Applicants.