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.
Three categories for JCU Merit Scholarships:
*One academic year is equivalent to 8 subjects.
Applicants must:
Applicable Intakes (2021)
SP51 March Intake
Window Open for Scholarship Application Submission
→ 23 November 2020
Window Closed for Scholarship Application Submission
→ 26 February 2021
SP52 July Intake
Window Open for Scholarship Application Submission
→ 29 March 2021
Window Closed for Scholarship Application Submission
→ 25 June 2021
SP53 November Intake
Window Open for Scholarship Application Submission
→ 26 July 2021
Window Closed for Scholarship Application Submission
→ 22 October 2021
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.
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 2021 Scholarship Scoring Procedure.
Window Open for Scholarship Application Submission
→ 1 February 2021
Window Closed for Scholarship Application Submission
→ 30 September 2021
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.
The scholarship is equivalent to the tuition fees of SGD$10,000
The applicant must be:
*The university only has 4 scholarships to award each year and selection will be on the recommendation of SSI.
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.
• 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 equivalent to the tuition fees of SGD$10,000.00 at JCUS.
• 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.
The scholarship is equivalent to 50% of the full programme fee of selected undergraduate and postgraduate programs offered at JCU.
The applicant must be:
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.
• 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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