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James Cook University Scholarships

James Cook University is awarding a range of scholarships which recognizes individuals with outstanding academic achievements, sporting ability and service to Singapore. Scholarship applications are competitive and only apply to those commencing their studies at the Singapore campus of James Cook University.

Merit Scholarship

JCU Singapore Future Scholarship

HDR Scholarships

SAFRA Scholarship

Sports Scholarship

Singapore Future Scholarship

Enrol into our March 2023 intake

Commencing on 6 March 2023

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JCU Singapore Future Scholarship

Scholarship Disbursement

The JCU Singapore Future Scholarship (SFS) is an initiative of the Singapore campus of James Cook University (JCU) to provide free education to Singapore citizens in core areas towards Singapore’s future development. The scholarship will prioritize applicants who have achieved success despite their financial setbacks.

Eligibility Criteria

The applicant must be:

Singapore Citizen only. For male applicants, completion of National Service (NS) is required.
Excellent academic results with at least 75% grade average.
Enroll into the following undergraduate programmes on a full-time basis:

•   Bachelor of Science (Majoring in Aquaculture Science and Technology)
•   Bachelor of Science (Majoring in Data Science)
•   Bachelor of Science (Majoring in Internet of Things)
•   Bachelor of Cybersecurity
•   Bachelor of Business and Environmental Science (Majoring in Aquaculture)

Enrol into JCU as a new student and not eligible for applicant who are currently pursuing or have completed a degree.
Meet the requirements for direct entry into the eligible undergraduate programs.
Family monthly household income before CPF contribution not exceeding $5600.
Family gross per capita income before CPF contribution not exceeding $1400 (Gross Monthly Household Income / No. of members in household).
Shortlisted applicants are required to attend a panel interview.

Application Period

Applicable Intakes (2023)

SP51 March Intake

Window Open for Scholarship Application Submission

→ 15 December 2022

Window Closed for Scholarship Application Submission

→ 24 February 2023

SP52 July Intake

Window Open for Scholarship Application Submission

→ 27 March 2023

Window Closed for Scholarship Application Submission

→ 20 June 2023

SP53 November Intake

Window Open for Scholarship Application Submission

→ 24 July 2023

Window Closed for Scholarship Application Submission

→ 21 October 2023

Terms & Conditions

1.   Scholarship awardee must attain at least 75% attendance in each trimester throughout the duration of the course.
2.   Scholarship awardee must maintain an average Distinction grade in each trimester.
3.   Scholarship awardees are not eligible for any other scholarship available at JCU.
4.   The scholarship may be withdrawn at any time if, in the opinion of JCU, the scholarship holder’s progress or behavior is deemed unsatisfactory.
5.   JCU does not guarantee and/or provide scholarship awardee with employment upon graduation.
6.   If the scholarship awardee decides to withdraw from JCU and/or terminate the scholarship prematurely, JCU reserves the right to impose repayment of all scholarship monies disbursed to the scholarship awardee.
7.   The award of the scholarship is subject to JCU’s absolute discretion.
8.   Scholarship is not applicable for transfer to any James Cook University campus in Australia.
9.   Scholarship recipients are required to take on the role of student ambassador or any other similar role representing JCU to give publicity talks and testimonials as and when called upon to do so.
10.   In the event of any dispute the decision of JCU will be final and binding.

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Merit Scholarship

Scholarship Disbursement

Three categories for JCU Merit Scholarships:

100% Scholarship on One Academic Year*
50% Scholarship on One Academic Year*
25% Scholarship on One Academic Year*

*One academic year is equivalent to 8 subjects.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

Meet James Cook University academic entry requirements
Submit a complete application form including scholarship application form and relevant documents
Eligibility criteria varies dependent on country

Application Period

Applicable Intakes (2023)

SP51 March Intake

Window Open for Scholarship Application Submission

→ 15 December 2022

Window Closed for Scholarship Application Submission

→ 24 February 2023

SP52 July Intake

Window Open for Scholarship Application Submission

→ 27 March 2023

Window Closed for Scholarship Application Submission

→ 30 June 2023

SP53 November Intake

Window Open for Scholarship Application Submission

→ 24 July 2023

Window Closed for Scholarship Application Submission

→ 21 October 2023

Terms & Conditions

JCU Merit Scholarship Terms and Conditions

This scholarship is only available for students studying at the Singapore campus of James Cook University (JCUS).
The scholarship is open to new Singapore students (Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents and all pass holders excluding Student’s Pass) and new international students commencing in selected 2023 intake.
Continuing Singapore students and continuing international students who are in their final trimester/term of their pathway program excluding Postgraduate Qualifying Program (Business) are eligible to apply.
Scholarship awardees are not eligible for any other scholarship available at the Singapore campus of James Cook University.
The scholarship awarded is transferable only within the same degree level should the scholarship awardees decide to change course.
The scholarship is equivalent to the tuition fees for a maximum 8 subjects equal to One Academic Year at JCUS.
Minimum subject fees payable is capped at 12 subjects’ tuition fees for undergraduate program and 6 subjects’ tuition fees for postgraduate program following the scholarship award and any advanced standing granted from the assessment of application for admission.
The scholarship amount will be offset against the final subjects undertaken (up to a maximum of 8 subjects).
The scholarship is applicable for all Bachelor and Master Degree programs except for Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours), Graduate Diploma of Psychology, Master of Psychology (Clinical) and Master of Philosophy.
For scholarship awarded to Bachelor of Business and Environmental Science or Bachelor of Business and Environmental Science (Majoring in Aquaculture), the scholarship amount will be offset from business subject fees only.
The scholarship amount does not cover any re-module fees should the scholarship awardee fail any subject during the course of study.
The scholarship may be withdrawn at any time if, in the opinion of the University, the scholarship holder’s progress or behaviour is deemed unsatisfactory.
JCUS does not guarantee and/or provide scholars with employment upon graduation.
If the scholarship holder decides to withdraw from the university and/or terminate the scholarship prematurely, the university reserves the right to impose repayment of all scholarship monies disbursed to the scholar.
It is subject to the university discretion to award the scholarship.
Scholarship is not applicable for transfer to any James Cook University campus in Australia.
Scholarship recipients are required to take on the role of student ambassador or any other similar role representing James Cook University to give publicity talks and testimonials as and when called upon to do so.
In the event of any dispute the decision of the university will be final and binding.

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SAFRA Scholarship

Scholarship Disbursement

The scholarship is equivalent to 50% of the full programme fee of selected undergraduate and postgraduate programs offered at JCU.

Eligibility Criteria

The applicant must be:

A SAFRA member that is endorsed by the SAFRA National Service Association
Applying to commence study in the Singapore campus of JCU by 2023
Enrolling into a Bachelor or Master Degree program except for Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours), Master of Psychology (Clinical) and Master of Philosophy.

Application Period

The application window for the SAFRA Scholarship is open all year round. Interested SAFRA members may get in touch for more information.

Our intake commencement dates are in March, July and November.

Terms & Conditions

•   The James Cook University SAFRA Scholarship is only available for students commencing studies at the Singapore campus of James Cook University (JCUS).
•   The scholarship is only applicable for the selected Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes offered at JCUS.
•   The scholarship is at 50% of the full programme fee to SAFRA Members who will be joining JCUS as new students.
•   Sponsored SAFRA Members will have to pay for a minimum of 12 subjects for a 24 subject undergraduate programme and a minimum of 6 subjects for a 12 subject postgraduate programme even in cases where advance standing is accorded.
•   The scholarship amount will be offset against the final subjects undertaken
•   The scholarship is only open to SAFRA Members endorsed by the SAFRA National Service Association
(SAFRA).
•   JCUS has the right to reject any scholarship applications without the SAFRA endorsement.
•   Scholarship awardees are not eligible for any other scholarship available at JCUS.
•   The scholarship may be withdrawn at any time if, in the opinion of the University, the scholarship holder’s progress or behaviour is deemed unsatisfactory.
•   JCUS does not guarantee and/or provide scholars with employment upon graduation.
•   If the scholarship holder decides to withdraw from the university and/or terminate the scholarship prematurely, the university reserves the right to impose repayment of all scholarship monies disbursed to the scholar.
•   It is subject to the university’s discretion to award the scholarship.
•   Scholarship is not applicable for transfer to any James Cook University campus in Australia.
•   Scholarship recipients are required to take on the role of student ambassador or any other similar role representing James Cook University to give publicity talks and testimonials as and when called upon to do so.
•   In the event of any dispute the decision of the university will be final and binding.

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Sports Scholarship

Scholarship Disbursement

The scholarship is equivalent to 50% of the full programme fee of selected undergraduate and postgraduate programs offered at JCU.

Eligibility Criteria

The applicant must be:

A carded Team SG athlete who is endorsed by Singapore Sports Institute
Applying to commence study in the Singapore campus of JCU by 2023
Enrolling into a Bachelor or Master Degree program except for Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours), Master of Psychology (Clinical) and Master of Philosophy.

*The university only has 4 scholarships to award each year and selection will be on the recommendation of SSI.

Application Period

The application window for the Sports Scholarship is open all year round. Interested student-athletes may get in touch for more information.

Our intake commencement dates are in March, July and November.

Terms & Conditions

•   The James Cook University Sports Scholarship is only available for students commencing studies at the Singapore campus of James Cook University (JCUS).
•   The scholarship is only applicable for all Bachelor and Master Degree programs except for Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours), Master of Psychology (Clinical) and Master of Philosophy.
•     The scholarship is at 50% of the full programme fee to scholarship awardee who will be joining JCUS as new students.
•   The scholarship amount will be offset against the final subjects undertaken
•   The scholarship is only open to Team Singapore athletes endorsed by the Singapore Sports Institute (SSI).
•   JCUS has the right to reject any scholarship applications without the SSI endorsement.
•   Scholarship awardees are not eligible for any other scholarship available at the Singapore campus of James Cook University.
•   The scholarship may be withdrawn at any time if, in the opinion of the University, the scholarship holder’s progress or behaviour is deemed unsatisfactory.
•   JCUS does not guarantee and/or provide scholars with employment upon graduation.
•   If the scholarship holder decides to withdraw from the university and/or terminate the scholarship prematurely, the university reserves the right to impose repayment of all scholarship monies disbursed to the scholar.
•   It is subject to the university’s discretion to award the scholarship.
•   Scholarship is not applicable for transfer to any James Cook University campus in Australia.
•   Scholarship recipients are required to take on the role of student ambassador or any other similar role representing James Cook University to give publicity talks and testimonials as and when called upon to do so.
•   In the event of any dispute the decision of the university will be final and binding.

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HDR Scholarships

Scholarship Disbursement

James Cook University offers a range of competitive scholarships for domestic and international applicants. When you apply for a scholarship, you will be considered for all the scholarships for which you are eligible, starting from the scholarship with the highest value.

Eligibility Criteria

This scholarship is open to all applicants and is awarded annually on a competitive basis to top ranking applicants. For information on how applicants are ranked, please see the 2023 Scholarship Scoring Procedure.

Application Period

Window Open for Scholarship (2023) Application Submission

→ 1 February 2022

Window Closed for Scholarship (2023) Application Submission

→ 30 September 2022

Terms & Conditions

All Scholarships include exemption from Tuition Fees for the duration of the scholarship. Scholarships do not include the Student Services and Amenities Fee, relocation costs or health insurance unless otherwise specified.

Further details will be provided by the JCU Graduate Research School when the scholarship is awarded.

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