Applications are invited for the Vice Chancellor’s International Scholarship by Griffith University 2025. Apply at the earliest.
About the University of Griffith
Griffith University is a public research university in South East Queensland on the east coast of Australia. The University was founded in 1971, but was not officially opened until 1975. Griffith University is credited with introducing Australia’s first degrees in environmental science and Asian Studies.
Our Vice Chancellor’s International Scholarship rewards exceptional international students applying for undergraduate and postgraduate coursework degree programs at Griffith University.

Important Dates
Trimester 2 2025 | Trimester 3 2025 |
Students commencing Trimester 2 2025 Apply by: 12 April 2025 Receive outcome by: 30 April 2025 Trimester starts: 14 July 2025 | Students commencing Trimester 3 2025 Apply by: 16 August 2025 Receive outcome by: 29 August 2025 Trimester starts: 3 November 2025 |
Award value | Duration | Level of study | Start |
50% of tuition fees | Valid for your whole degree *subject to meeting ongoing eligibility requirements | Undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs | 2024, 2025 or 2026 |
Eligibility: International Scholarship
To be eligible to apply you must:
- Be a citizen of a country other than Australia or New Zealand.
- Have a minimum GPA in previous studies of 6.0 or above on a 7 point scale or equivalent.
- Have received an offer to study at Griffith by the scholarship application closing date.
- 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.
How to apply?
- Apply to study an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework program at Griffith University.
- Once you have your Letter of Offer, apply for the scholarship by the closing date (see below). You will need to include academic records and a personal statement.
- If you meet all the eligibility requirements, a University panel will review your application.
- We will let you know the outcome of your application.
- Apply to study
- Apply for the scholarship
- Receiving the International Scholarship by Griffith University 2025
- To receive the International scholarship you will need to accept both your program offer and the scholarship by the deadline. If you don’t accept the scholarship by the date specified in your Scholarship Letter, the scholarship will be withdrawn.
- 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 (see below). You must pay the remaining balance of fees, based on your enrolment, by the census date.
Selection Criteria
- Students must be enrolled full-time, making progress in their studies, meet the requirements of their program of study and meet their student visa requirements 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 their studies 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 tuition fee deductions. Cumulative GPA is GPA accumulated for grades awarded to the student across all terms in their student program. The cumulative GPA will be reviewed at the end of Trimester 2 for students 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.
- Should a student withdraw or cancel for any reason, the scholarship amount is non-refundable.
Click here to view the official notification of International Scholarship by Griffith University 2025