International Academic Merit Scholarship

Griffith University - All campuses
Amount
20.0% of tuition
Auto applied
Yes
Last updated
March 4, 2026
Source
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Overview

The Griffith University International Academic Merit Scholarship offers a valuable opportunity for international students demonstrating strong academic performance to receive a 20% tuition fee reduction on most undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs. This scholarship supports students commencing study from Trimester 3, 2025 through to any trimester in 2027, helping to make quality education more affordable.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Must be a citizen of a country other than Australia or New Zealand.
  • Achieve a minimum GPA of 4.5 on a 7-point scale or equivalent in previous studies.
  • Meet all academic and English language entry requirements for the chosen program.
  • Enroll as a full-time student starting in Trimester 3, 2025, or any trimester in 2026 or 2027.

Scholarship Value and Duration

  • Provides a 20% reduction on tuition fees.
  • Valid for the entire duration of the degree, subject to ongoing eligibility.
  • The scholarship amount is applied before the census date of each trimester.

Exclusions

The scholarship is not available for the following programs:

  • Bachelor of Medical Science
  • Bachelor of Dental Health Science
  • Doctor of Medicine
  • Master of Dentistry
  • Master of Speech Pathology
  • MBA
  • Graduate Diploma of Flight Management

Application Process

  • No separate scholarship application is required.
  • Simply apply to study at Griffith University.
  • Eligibility will be assessed automatically.
  • Successful applicants will be notified via their Letter of Offer, which will reflect the scholarship in the tuition fees.

Conditions to Maintain the Scholarship

  • Must pass all enrolled courses each trimester.
  • Maintain full-time enrollment status unless credit exemptions apply.
  • Make satisfactory academic progress in line with student visa requirements.
  • Pay the remaining tuition fees balance by the census date after the scholarship deduction.

This scholarship is an excellent chance for international students aiming to study at Griffith University to receive financial support based on academic merit. Apply now to check your eligibility and take a step closer to achieving your academic goals with Griffith University scholarships.

Eligible nationalities

All nationalities

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