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Griffith Vice Chancellor's International Scholarship 2027 (official program name on griffith.edu.au; marketed as "Griffith International Scholarship")
Partially fundedOpen
Closes soon28 Nov 2026 — intake-dependent: 28 Nov 2026
Griffith University's Vice Chancellor's International Scholarship rewards exceptional international students commencing undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degrees in 2027 with 50% of tuition fees for their whole degree. A separate scholarship application (after receiving a Griffith Letter of Offer) is assessed per trimester intake, with the next deadlines on 28 November 2026 (Trimester 1, 2027) and 10 April 2027 (Trimester 2, 2027).
Why it is notable: It's one of Australia's largest automatic-scale merit awards by coverage (half the tuition for the entire degree, not just first year) — but it excludes MBA, research degrees and online programs, a trap many aggregators bury; and the scholarship application is separate from admission with its own earlier closing dates that do NOT follow Griffith's rolling admission.
Funding at a glance
What it covers
50% of undergraduate or postgraduate coursework tuition fees for the whole degree duration (official "Award value"; deduction applied by the census date of each trimester)
Covers only the Program Length of the first degree program stated in the Letter of Offer (less any credit for previous study)
This scholarship is offered for Undergraduate and Masters programs.
Who can apply
Citizens of countries other than Australia or New Zealand; must be international fee-paying students (any change from international fee-paying status ends the scholarship)
Experience
No experience required
Language Certificate
Course-dependent — must satisfy all academic and English language entry requirements for the chosen undergraduate or postgraduate coursework program
Other Certificates
Academic records as required for the Griffith admission application and the scholarship application (personal statement required)
Age Limit
No Age Limit
Check your eligibility
Run all three quick checks before reviewing your chosen course's full entry requirements.
1
Country checker
All nationalities except Australian and New Zealand citizens (international-student award; also requires international fee-paying status)
2
Last degree checker
Choose your highest completed qualification to see which degree level may fit.
3
Course checker
Pick a course to see whether it falls inside this scholarship's scope.
Complete all three checks
Your combined result will appear here.
Based on published eligibility — always confirm on the official page before applying.
Application essentials
Requirements
Review each requirement before you begin the application.
01
Qualification
Minimum GPA 6.0 on a 7.0 scale (or equivalent) in previous studies; satisfy all academic entry requirements for the chosen program.
02
Language
Satisfy the English language entry requirements for the chosen undergraduate or postgraduate coursework program (course-dependent — e.g. IELTS/TOEFL per program pages; UNVERIFIED specific scores here — check the program page).
03
Documents
Academic records from previous studies; personal statement (no word limit published on the official page — third-party pages cite 250–500 words, UNVERIFIED); Griffith Letter of Offer before applying for the scholarship.
04
Status
New commencing international fee-paying student, full-time, starting in 2027; offer received by the scholarship closing date for the commencing trimester.
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Ongoing (to keep it)
Pass ALL courses each trimester; maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 5.5 on a 7.0 scale annually (reviewed end of T2 for T1 commencers, end of T1 for T2/T3 commencers); remain full-time, in the same program, and meet student visa requirements. The scholarship is non-refundable if the student withdraws.
Document checklist
01Griffith University admission application for an eligible undergraduate/postgraduate coursework program + Letter of Offer (prerequisite)
02Scholarship application via the official page
03Academic records (transcripts/certificates from previous studies)
04Personal statement
05English language proficiency evidence (per the chosen program's entry requirements, if applicable)
Application fee
No application fee is stated on the official scholarship page for the scholarship application (confirm before publishing
Visa, kept concise: Study visa type for this destination: Australia Student visa (Subclass 500).
Application Procedure
10 steps — follow in order. Each stage prepares the next.
01
Apply to study an eligible undergraduate or
postgraduate coursework program at Griffith University for a 2027 trimester intake and receive a Letter of Offer.
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Once you have the Letter of Offer
apply for the Vice Chancellor's International Scholarship via the official scholarship page by the closing date for your commencing trimester — include academic records and a personal statement.
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A University panel reviews eligible applications
Griffith lets you know the outcome by the outcome date for your trimester.
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Griffith University admission application for an eligible
undergraduate/postgraduate coursework program + Letter of Offer (prerequisite)
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Once studying, the 50% deduction is applied
before each trimester's census date (you pay the remaining balance by census date). Maintain eligibility annually: pass all courses each trimester, maintain cumulative GPA 5.5/7.0, stay full-time and in the same program.
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To RECEIVE the scholarship you must accept
BOTH your program offer and the scholarship by the date in your Scholarship Letter — miss the acceptance date and the scholarship is withdrawn.
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Scholarship application via the official page
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Academic records (transcripts/certificates from previous studies)
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Personal statement
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English language proficiency evidence (per the chosen
program's entry requirements, if applicable)
Application milestones
28 Nov 2026
Application deadline
2 Jan 2027
Application deadline
2027
Intake year
Ready to apply?
Continue on the official Griffith University platform.
What is the scholarship worth? — A: 50% of tuition fees, valid for the whole degree (Program Length in your Letter of Offer, less any credit).Which programs are eligible? — A: Undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs. Excluded: research degrees (HDR), online programs, MBA (program code 5158), diplomas, Masters Qualifying Program, Do I apply for the scholarship at the same time as admission? — A: No — apply to study first; once you have your Letter of Offer, apply for the scholarship separately by the closing date for your commWhat happens if I don't accept the scholarship in time? — A: To receive it you must accept both your program offer and the scholarship by the deadline in your Scholarship Letter — otherwise it is withCan I defer the scholarship? — A: No — deferral of the scholarship is not permitted.What do I need to do to keep the scholarship each year? — A: Pass all courses each trimester, maintain a cumulative GPA of 5.5/7.0 annually, stay full-time and in the same program, and meet student viIs the scholarship guaranteed once I meet eligibility? — A: No — it is competitive and numbers are limited; once the acceptance limit is reached, Griffith advises applicants and withdraws remaining of
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