Scholarships at UC

At UC, we want to acknowledge our outstanding international students and support you reaching your goals.

The three main scholarships available to you are the UC International High Achiever Scholarship, the UC International Merit Scholarship and the UC International Course Merit Scholarship.

UC International High Achiever Scholarship 

This scholarship awards a 20 per cent reduction in the total tuition fee to international students commencing an undergraduate or postgraduate course at our Bruce campus. Students must have achieved the following academic criteria in their year twelve studies to be eligible:

• A GPA of 6 out of 7
• A grade of 85 per cent (or equivalent) or higher for bachelor’s degrees
• A grade of 80 per cent (or equivalent) or higher for master’s degrees

UC International Merit Scholarship

The UC International Merit Scholarship awards 10 per cent off the total tuition fee to international students commencing undergraduate or postgraduate study at our Bruce campus. Students must have achieved the following academic criteria in their year twelve studies to be eligible:

• A GPA of 5 out of 7
•  A grade of 70 per cent (or equivalent) or higher for bachelor’s degrees
• A grade of 65 per cent (or equivalent) or higher for master’s degrees

UC International Course Merit Scholarship

This scholarship awards 25 per cent off the total tuition fee to international students from specific countries who are commencing an eligible undergraduate or postgraduate course. The criteria for the UC International Course Merit Scholarship also note that articulation, sponsored and diplomatic students are not eligible to apply.

Eligible students must have also achieved the following academic criteria in their year twelve studies:

• GPA of 5 out of 7
• A grade of 70 per cent (or equivalent) or higher for bachelor’s degrees
•  A grade of 65 per cent (or equivalent) or higher for master’s degrees

How to apply for a UC international scholarship

UC’s streamlined scholarship application process means that as an international student, you are automatically assessed for all eligible scholarships when you apply for their courses. It’s that easy!

This means that you don’t have to submit a separate application form. Simply submit your international student application form to study at UC, and we’ll assess your eligibility for relevant scholarships. If you’ve been successfully awarded a scholarship, it will be stated on your letter of offer.

The benefits of a UC scholarship

Receiving a scholarship gives you a number of benefits, which are incredibly far-reaching.

The immediate benefit of a UC scholarship is the financial support. This means you can feel more financially secure during your studies and aims to alleviate the financial pressure that can come with being an international student. This is just the beginning, though!

Since each UC scholarship rewards students for their previous academic achievements, a scholarship can also give you a wonderful confidence boost in your academic abilities.

Being awarded a scholarship can give you a good reason to stay motivated in your studies and push yourself toward even greater success. 

What your UC scholarship means for your career

A UC scholarship can have a big impact on your career. Having an academic scholarship on your resume can really impress your future employers, while demonstrating your hard work and dedication to your studies.

If you have any questions about scholarships at UC, reach out to the friendly team at the Scholarships Office.