Griffith University in Australia is offering its Vice Chancellor’s International Scholarship to exceptional international students commencing eligible undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programmes in 2026 or 2027. The scholarship provides successful recipients with a 50% reduction in tuition fees for the duration of their eligible degree, subject to meeting the university’s ongoing scholarship requirements. The programme is open to international students from countries other than Australia and New Zealand who meet the academic, English language and enrolment requirements. For students commencing Trimester 3, 2026, the next application deadline is 15 August 2026, with scholarship outcomes expected by 28 August 2026. Griffith University Scholarship Benefits The Vice Chancellor’s International Scholarship is designed to recognise outstanding international students and reduce the cost of studying at Griffith University. Successful recipients receive: • A scholarship valued at 50% of tuition fees. • Coverage for the duration of the eligible degree, subject to continued eligibility. • Support applicable to eligible undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programmes. The scholarship covers tuition fees only and does not provide a general living-cost allowance. Who Can Apply? The scholarship is available to international students who satisfy Griffith University’s eligibility criteria. Applicants must: • Be citizens of a country other than Australia or New Zealand. • Be new, commencing students. • Have received an offer to study at Griffith University by the relevant scholarship application deadline. • Have achieved a minimum previous-study GPA of 6.0 on a 7.0 scale, or an equivalent result. • Meet all academic and English language entry requirements for the selected programme. • Be enrolled full-time and commence studies in 2026 or 2027. Applicants must also remain International Fee Paying students to qualify for the scholarship and its tuition-fee deductions. Eligible Study Levels The Vice Chancellor’s International Scholarship is available for eligible: • Undergraduate coursework programmes. • Postgraduate coursework programmes. The scholarship does not apply to Higher Degree Research programmes or a range of other excluded study categories. Excluded programmes include online programmes, non-award studies, Study Abroad programmes, Diploma programmes, Masters Qualifying Programmes, the specified MBA programme, English language programmes at the Griffith English Language Institute and programmes offered only on a part-time basis. Programmes delivered onshore or offshore in collaboration with partner organisations are also excluded. How to Apply Applicants must first apply for admission to an eligible undergraduate or postgraduate coursework programme at Griffith University. After receiving a Letter of Offer, eligible candidates can apply for the Vice Chancellor’s International Scholarship before the closing date applicable to their commencing trimester. The scholarship application requires academic records and a personal statement. The application process involves: • Applying for an eligible Griffith University programme. • Receiving a Letter of Offer. • Submitting the scholarship application before the relevant deadline. • Providing academic records and a personal statement. • Undergoing assessment by a university panel. • Receiving notification of the scholarship outcome. The official Griffith University scholarship information and application facilities are available through Griffith University. Upcoming Scholarship Deadlines Griffith University has established different application deadlines depending on when students intend to commence their studies. The relevant deadlines include: • Trimester 3, 2026: Apply by 15 August 2026; outcome by 28 August 2026. The trimester starts on 2 November 2026. • Trimester 1, 2027: Apply by 28 November 2026; outcome by 11 December 2026. The trimester starts on 1 March 2027. • Australian Year 12 students only: Apply by 21 December 2026; outcome by 24 December 2026. The 15 August 2026 deadline is therefore the immediate opportunity for eligible students planning to commence in Trimester 3, 2026. Maintaining the Scholarship Receiving the scholarship requires students to continue meeting Griffith University’s enrolment and academic requirements throughout their studies. Scholarship recipients must: • Remain enrolled full-time, unless previous study credit prevents full-time enrolment. • Make satisfactory academic progress. • Meet programme requirements and student visa conditions. • Pass all courses in each trimester. • Progress to enrolment in the following trimester. • Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 5.5 on a 7.0 scale to qualify for subsequent annual tuition-fee deductions. Students must also remain enrolled in the programme specified in their scholarship offer. Important Scholarship Conditions The scholarship is competitive and places are limited. Meeting the eligibility requirements does not guarantee that an applicant will receive an award. Scholarships cannot be deferred. If a student withdraws or cancels their studies, the scholarship amount is non-refundable. Recipients are also expected to participate in Griffith University marketing activities that profile scholarship recipients. Opportunity for International Students The Griffith University Vice Chancellor’s International Scholarship provides high-achieving international students with substantial tuition-fee support while pursuing eligible undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degrees in Australia. Students planning to commence Trimester 3, 2026 should prioritise their applications before the 15 August 2026 deadline, while prospective 2027 students have later application opportunities. VISIT OFFICIAL WEBSITE TO APPLY For more opportunities such as these please follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn and WPChannel Disclaimer: Global South Opportunities (GSO) is not the organization offering this opportunity. For any inquiries, please contact the official organization directly. Please do not send your applications & CVs to GSO, as we are unable to process them. Due to the high volume of emails, we receive daily, we may not be able to respond to all inquiries. Thank you for your understanding.