University is an Australian public university with campuses at Lismore and Coffs Harbour in northern New South Wales and at Coolangatta, the most southern suburb of the Gold Coast in Queensland. Southern Cross University began on January 1, 1994. It ranks #651-660 in QS World University Rankings 2024. The University holds the #997th position in Best Global Universities. It is ranked 501 in the World University Rankings by Times Higher Education.
The University offers a range of scholarship opportunities to support regional, rural, and remote students, international students, students experiencing hardship, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, and students who can demonstrate exceptional merit. Southern Cross University offers a range of scholarships for undergraduate (your first degree) studies that provide the financial support you need.
Vice Chancellor’s Academic Excellence Scholarship 2024
For academically outstanding future international students in all fields of study. The key criteria are to exceed the academic and English entry requirements for the program and present themselves as an outstanding academic candidate.
| Value | $8,000 maximum fee reduction per year for the duration of your program. |
| The course of study | Any postgraduate |
Eligibility criteria
- Apply for an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree at the Gold Coast, Lismore, or Coffs Harbour campus.
- Exceed the minimum admission entry requirements of the University with consistently high academic performance. The Southern Cross admissions team will assess academic excellence on application to Southern Cross University.
- To maintain scholarship eligibility, students must pass all the requirements for all enrolled units in each Term. Students must be meeting the requirements of the program.
- Students must meet the attendance requirements of their program and visa conditions to remain eligible for the scholarship.
- Citizens or permanent residents of Australia or New Zealand are not eligible.
Selection criteria
- Candidate’s previous academic history and other meritorious achievements may be considered part of the selection process.
- All other eligibility criteria must be met.
The Nathan Asher Student Experience Scholarship
The Nathan Asher Student Experience Scholarship supports one international postgraduate student and one international undergraduate student continuing with their university studies at either the Sydney or Melbourne campus of Southern Cross University.
| Value | 5,000 for one year |
| Number Available | Two |
| Course of study | Business or Information Technology |
Application process
Apply through My Enrolment. Use the Rewards tab to find the Nathan Asher Student Experience (Undergraduate) Scholarship or the Nathan Asher Student Experience (postgraduate) Scholarship.
Eligibility criteria
- Be holders of a student visa.
- Be a current student who while studying at either the Sydney or Melbourne campus of Southern Cross University and has already completed 72 credit points (six units) in their undergraduate or postgraduate program.
- Have a proven record of demonstrating leadership and involvement at their campus and/or in the community.
- Have submitted a short essay (maximum of 1,000 words) on the topic why you believe you should be awarded the Nathan Asher Student Experience Scholarship and how the funds would assist your studies.
Selection criteria
- Academic merit as demonstrated on current Southern Cross University student history.
- An evaluation of the short essay’s power of persuasion.
Bonnie Boezeman AO Leadership in Nursing Scholarship
The Bonnie Boezeman AO Leadership in Nursing Scholarship is available to a female nurse with registration to undertake a Master of Healthcare Leadership with Southern Cross University. The successful recipient has a career plan that will take her into a leadership role within the healthcare sector.
| Value | $30,000* |
| Number available | one |
Eligibility criteria
Applicants applying for the Bonnie Boezeman Scholarship must:
- Be an Australian registered nurse with a minimum of 5 years’ nursing experience
- Intend to complete the course to further your career and move into a leadership role within the health sector
- Have successfully completed a minimum three-year Bachelor qualification, or equivalent, in a health-related discipline
- Be female Australian citizen or resident
Application process
Apply direct with Chief Executive Women. Applications open in March 2024.
