Griffith International Student Academic Excellence

Griffith International Student Academic Excellence Ongoing

Awarded By: Griffith University

Updated on Nov 20, 2024

Rekha Madi

University Research Analyst

Scholarship Overview

The Griffith University in Australia offers the International Student Academic Excellence Scholarship. The International Student Academic Excellence Scholarship rewards outstanding international students applying for undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs at Griffith University.

Applicable course, university, and country

This scholarship is applicable for Griffith University in Australia
This scholarship is applicable for All Bachelors and Masters programmes
Excludes students enrolling in –

Higher Degree Research
Non-award
Study Abroad Program
Masters Qualifying Program
Master of Business Administration
Bachelor of Medical Science
Bachelor of Dental Health Science
Master of Dentistry
Doctor of Medicine
Master of Pharmacy
Master of Speech Pathology
English Language Programs at the Griffith English Language Institute
Programs That Are Only Offered Part Time
Programs Delivered Onshore or Offshore in Collaboration With a Partner Organisation

Scholarship amount details

Award value – 25% of tuition fees
Duration – Valid for your whole degree *subject to meeting ongoing eligibility requirements
Scholarship amount will be given: Yearly

Scholarship amount can be used for:

Type of Expense	Indicates if the scholarship can be used for this type of expense
Application	× Not covered in scholarship
Tuition & Fees	? Scholarship amount can be used for this
Living Expense	× Not covered in scholarship
Accommodation	× Not covered in scholarship
Air Fare/Travel Expenses	× Not covered in scholarship
Spouse/Child Care	× Not covered in scholarship
Health Cover	× Not covered in scholarship
Others	× Not covered in scholarship

Number of students to be Awarded
Varies

Eligible student nationality

This scholarship is applicable for students from Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, The Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Democratic Republic of the, Congo, Republic of the, Costa Rica, Côte dIvoire, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, East Timor (Timor-Leste), Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Fiji, Finland, France, Gabon, The Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Korea, North, Korea, South, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Federated States of, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar (Burma), Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Sudan, South, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vatican City, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

Appication Process for this scholarship

You don’t need to apply for the scholarship, they have kept it as easy as possible. Just apply to study at Griffith and they will let you know if you have been successful on your admission Letter of Offer.

Process –

Apply to study an eligible undergraduate or postgraduate coursework program at Griffith University.
They will assess your application for eligibility.
If you are successful they will advise you in your Letter of Offer, in Tuition and other fees – Additional information.

Receiving the scholarship –

Once you start studying at Griffith the scholarship will be applied prior to the census date of each trimester on meeting the ongoing enrolment requirements. You must pay the remaining balance of fees, based on your enrolment, by census date.
To maintain the scholarship deduction you must be enrolled full-time in your program, pass all courses, maintain a cumulative GPA of 5.5 annually, and make progress in your studies that meets your student visa requirements, unless credit prevents full-time enrolment.

Scholarship Application
This scholarship does not need a separate external application.
Scholarship link:
https://www.griffith.edu.au/international/scholarships-finance/scholarships/academic-excellence
Application Documents

Document	Required/Optional
Official Transcripts	Required

Important Dates & FAQ info

Info	Data
Contact Email	scholarships@griffith.edu.au
Contact Number	61 7 3735 7974

Additional Information
Terms and conditions –

Griffith University academic and English language entry requirements apply, including results of previous study and English language proficiency.
Scholarship applies to tuition fees only for students commencing in 2024, 2025 or 2026. Students who defer commencement to 2027 or later are not eligible to receive the scholarship.
The scholarship covers 25% of undergraduate or postgraduate coursework tuition fees only for the duration of the eligible program on meeting the ongoing enrolment requirements. The duration is defined as the Program Length of the first degree program as stated in your Letter of Offer, less any credit received for previous study. Each deduction will be applied by the census date of each relevant trimester of the program.
If a student is awarded a Griffith international student scholarship that is worth more than 25% of tuition fees, the scholarship at the higher value will apply rather than this scholarship.
Students must be International Fee Paying to qualify for the scholarship and each scholarship deduction. Any change from International Fee Paying student status will result in the scholarship being withdrawn.

Ongoing enrolment requirements –

Students must be enrolled full-time, making progress in their studies, meet their student visa requirements and meet the requirements of their program of study to receive and maintain the scholarship, unless credit prevents full-time enrolment.
To maintain scholarship eligibility, students must pass all courses for each trimester of study and successfully progress on to enrol in the next trimester. A minimum cumulative GPA of 5.5 on a 7.0 point grading scale must be maintained annually to qualify for the following year fee deductions. Cumulative GPA is GPA accumulated for grades awarded to the student across all terms in their academic program. The cumulative GPA will be reviewed at the end of Trimester 2 for student who commence in Trimester 1 and the end of Trimester 1 for students who commence in Trimester 2 or Trimester 3.
Students must remain enrolled in the program for which the scholarship offer was made, which is stated on the Letter of Offer issued by Griffith International Admissions.
Scholarship recipients who apply and are approved for an internal transfer in 2024, 2025 or 2026 must meet the full time enrolment requirement, minimum cumulative GPA and pass all course requirements in order to retain their scholarship up to the maximum of the credit point value of the original program.
Should a student withdraw or cancel for any reason, the scholarship amount is non-refundable.

Scholarship Eligibility

To be eligible you must:

Be a citizen of a country other than Australia or New Zealand.
Have a minimum GPA in previous studies of 5.5 or above on a 7 point scale or equivalent in the most recent recognised qualification.
Satisfy all academic and English language entry requirements for your chosen undergraduate or postgraduate coursework program.
Be a full-time student starting in 2024, 2025 or 2026.

Scholarship Restriction:
No Special Restriction is applicable.

Exams Details:

Exam Required/Optional

12 Required

UG Required

TOEFL Required (minimum score 79)

IELTS Required (minimum score 6.5)

PTE Required (minimum score 58)

iSchoolConnect Rating

4

The rating is done considering various factors

Frequently Asked Questions

The frequently asked questions about the scholarship are:

Who can apply for the Scholarship?
The scholarship is applicable to students from various countries.

What is the minimum Qualification Required?
To qualify for the award, candidates must have completed 12th grade or UG depending on the course.

What is the procedure for applying?
This scholarship does not need a separate external application.

What are the documents required for filling the forms?
Official Transcripts

What is the duration of the Scholarship?
Yearly