Scholarships aren’t just for academically gifted students or those struggling financially – passion and dedication for your studies will take you most of the way. Find a scholarship to suit your needs, learn how to apply and hear from past recipients.
Every year we award hundreds of scholarships to future and current ACU students. But some scholarships remain unawarded. Could you be eligible for one and not know it?
Open to current and future ACU students, our scholarships cater for every student type, including:
Use the scholarship finder to see which scholarships you might be eligible for, then read our tips on how to apply online. It’s easy to do and you might be surprised by the results.
Explore our range of undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships available for international students.
View scholarshipsIf you've been successful, here's everything you need to know about receiving a bursary or scholarship payment.
See how it worksIf you have any questions about a specific scholarship or need further information, we have dedicated staff who are happy to help.
Contact usThere are some key things you should know about scholarships before you start browsing and applying.
Our scholarships aren’t just for the smart or disadvantaged. We aim to empower passion and ambition. Don’t just give us your grades and a reference – tell us how you’re going to change the world.
It’s not just companies or organisations that provide these scholarships to future generations of students like you.
Many of our scholarships come from real people, including past graduates, parents of students and celebrated alumni who are no longer with us.
Our scholarships fall into two categories:
If you’re awarded a merit scholarship, we will record these details on your Australian Higher Education Graduation Statement (AHEGS) once you’ve completed your course.
This will boost your academic CV and help you stand out to future employers.
It’s important to know that most of our scholarships will have eligibility criteria. Make sure to read these thoroughly before you apply.
Criteria could include:
You should apply for all the scholarships you’re eligible for – some students have received more than one.
Sign up for our scholarships alert to receive timely scholarships information straight to your inbox. You can tailor the alert to the kind of scholarships you’re most interested in, meaning we won’t spam you with irrelevant info.
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