One of our scholarships could help you achieve your dreams
We have more than 600 scholarships that help make university a reality for a variety of our new and continuing students. You could be eligible for different scholarships based on your background, chosen study area, hardships you’ve experienced or your achievements so far.
Applying for our scholarships is free and simple. You can apply for multiple scholarships with just the one application form. Explore our scholarships below to see what you may be eligible for. Please note: applying for our scholarships is separate to applying for a place at university. You can find out more about our scholarships application process below.
We also have a number of awards and academic prizes, which are presented at the end of each academic year to outstanding students for their remarkable achievements.
Scholarship benefits
Focus on your studies
Scholarships can remove some of the financial pressure that comes with university, allowing you to spend more time on your studies.
Embrace opportunities
Our scholarships offer more than financial support. Recipients are often invited to networking events and have opportunities to meet mentors and expand their university experience.
Scholarships for all types
With scholarships ranging from academic, accommodation, sporting and equity, there’s a good chance we have a scholarship to suit you.
One application, many scholarships
Our single application form checks your eligibility against multiple scholarships, which increases your opportunities.
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Sir Samuel Griffith Scholarships High-achieving students, commencing study in 2021, who are expecting to receive, or have received, an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) 95.50 or above (equivalent above OP 3 or above IB 37) |
Apply by Closed and awarded for Trimester 1 2021 |
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Support for students experiencing financial hardship and or educational disadvantage. |
Apply by Closed and awarded for 2021 |
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Widening Participation Scholarships Support for students experiencing financial hardship and or educational disadvantage. |
Apply by Closed and awarded for Trimester 1 2021 |
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Indigenous Commonwealth Education and Accommodation Scholarships Support for commencing Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students experiencing financial hardship and or educational disadvantage. |
Apply by Closed and awarded for Trimester 1 2021 |
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Indigenous Commonwealth Reward Scholarships To recognise and reward an Indigenous student’s achievement or excellence in their undergraduate degree |
Apply by Closed and awarded for 2021 |
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Griffith University Refugee Scholarship Commencing students who have experienced financial hardship, and/or education disadvantage that has impacted their ability to achieve their full potential. |
Apply by Closed and awarded for 2021 |
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Support for continuing students experiencing financial hardship and or educational disadvantage who have a good GPA. |
Apply by Closed and awarded for 2021 |
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Griffith Sports Excellence Scholarships Griffith University students who are performing at an elite level in a sport recognised by the Australian Sports Commission. |
Apply by Closed and awarded for Trimester 1 2021 |
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The George Alexander Foundation Scholarship Support for commencing undergraduate students who are relocating in order to study at Griffith University who have achieved an ATAR 80 or above, or OP equivilant. |
Apply by Closed and awarded for 2021 |
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The ABC John Bean ACS Memorial Scholarship for Cinematography A scholarship in honour of John Bean ACS, for Griffith University students enrolling in Masters of Screen Production specialising in cinematography |
Apply by Closed and awarded for 2021 |
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Abedian Foundation Griffith Futures Scholarship Awarded to continuing students enrolled in a program at Gold Coast campus, who have experienced financial hardship and/or education disadvantage that has impacted their ability to achieve their full potential. |
Apply by Closed and awarded for 2021 |
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Bursary for high-achieving students who want to study or are studying within the area of information technology. |
Apply by Closed and awarded for 2021 |
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Adam Scott Foundation Business Scholarship Commencing Bachelor of Business students who have an interest in sport. |
Apply by Closed and awarded for 2021 |
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The purpose of this scholarship is to provide support for students undertaking studies in Financial Planning at Griffith University |
Apply by Currently closed |
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For Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students studying an undergraduate or postgraduate degree. |
Apply by Closed and awarded for 2021 |
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Students commencing in the Bachelor of Visual Arts, who are relocating to study form a regional or remote area of Queensland. |
Apply by Currently closed |
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To support excellence in musical ability, counter financial disadvantage and encourage fourth year and post-graduate students of the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University (QCGU). |
Apply by Currently closed |
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Aunty Pamela Mam Indigenous Nursing Scholarship Support for Aboriginal and/or Torres Straight Islander Bachelor of Nursing students. |
Apply by Currently closed |
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Australian Federation of Air Pilots/Australian Air Pilots Mutual Benefit Fund Scholarship Griffith University students undertaking an aviation program and are in their second or third year of study. |
Apply by Opening soon for 2021 offer round |
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Beryl Stevens Memorial Bursary for Mature-Age Student Mature-age students enrolled in a School of Humanities, Languages and Social Science program. |
Apply by Opening soon for 2021 offer round |
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Brisbane RAAF Memorial Trust Scholarship Aviation students who have completed at least 80 Credit Points, and are a lineal descendent of the outlined organisations. |
Apply by 4 pm Friday 23 April 2021 |
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Assistance for young Australian string players to further their study in the United Kingdom. |
Apply by Opening soon for 2021 offer round |
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The Collier Charitable Fund’s Regional Scholarship Support for students from Regional and Remote regions of Australia as they undertake an undergraduate degree at Griffith University. |
Apply by Closed and awarded for 2021 |
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The Credabl Doctor of Medicine Scholarship Support for third year Doctor of Medicine students who are experiencing financial hardship. |
Apply by Closed and awarded for 2021 |
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The Credabl Master of Dentistry Scholarship Support for students commencing in the Master of Dentistry who are experiencing financial hardship. |
Apply by Closed and awarded for 2021 |
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Support for students of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent with a low socio-economic status by providing financial assistance to enable students to purchase course requirements relating to the purpose of pursuing academic excellence. |
Apply by 4pm Friday 7 May 2021 |
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The Dr Dinesh Palipana OAM School of Medicine Bursary Support for an outstanding Griffith University Doctor of Medicine student who is experiencing financial hardship. |
Apply by Currently closed |
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Erika Groote Memorial Bursary for Nursing Students Established to honour the memory of Erika Groote and assist Bachelor of Nursing students at Griffith University who may be financially disadvantaged. |
Apply by Currently closed |
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Ernie Hicks Memorial Scholarship Gold Coast Year 12 school leavers who have overcome significant personal adversity while achieving entrance to university. |
Apply by Currently closed |
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The Friends of the Arts Gift Fund Scholarship Support for young and talented Gold Coast visual and performing artists. Open to design and/or digital media honours program with a Visual Arts Focus, at Queensland College of Art, Griffith University. |
Apply by Currently closed |
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The Friends of the Conservatorium Travel Bursary Students of the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University (QCGU) to travel interstate or overseas for the purpose of further training or educational development. |
Apply by Opening soon for 2021 offer round |
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The FW & EG Harmer Memorial Scholarship Fund in conjunction with the Queensland Conservatorium and St John's Cathedral have established this scholarship to support the recipient to train as an Organ Scholar at St John's Cathedral under the mentorship of the Organist of St John's Cathedral. |
Apply by 4 pm Monday 26 April 2021 |
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GBS Strategic Advisory Board Scholarship To support students who are experiencing financial hardship and are in their second year or above in an undergraduate or dual degree within Griffith Business School. |
Apply by Currently closed |
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GBS Alumni Advisory Group Scholarship The scholarship is to support students who are experiencing financial hardship and are in their second year or above in an undergraduate or dual degree within the Griffith Business School. |
Apply by Opening in April 2021 for Trimester 2 2021 offer round |
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GBS Student Investment Fund Scholarship The scholarship is to support students who are experiencing financial hardship and are in their second year or above in an undergraduate or dual degree within the Griffith Business School. |
Apply by Currently closed |
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The HESTA Indigenous Midwifery Scholarship To support an indigenous student enrolled in their second year of the Bachelor of Midwifery program who is experiencing financial hardship, carer responsibilities and/or social disadvantage. |
Apply by 4 pm Wednesday 21 April 2021 |
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The H.C. Brinsmead Scholarship supported by Archerfield Airport Corporation This scholarship was established to honour the pioneering work of Australia’s Civil Aviation Authority led by Horace Brinsmead. The purpose of the award is to provide one scholarship annually to a Bachelor of Aviation or Bachelor of Aviation Management student who reflects the personal values of Horace Brinsmead in the establishment of CASA. |
Apply by Currently closed |
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Jay Schwer Memorial Bursary for Mature Age Students In memory of Jay Schwer. Established to support mature aged students enrolled in a degree hosted by the School of Human Services and Social Work who are experiencing financial hardship, carer responsibilities, and/or social disadvantage. |
Apply by Currently closed |
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Johnson & Johnson WiSTEM2D Scholarship Open to female students enrolled in their second year or higher of an undergraduate health, science or design degree program and aimed at helping those students who demonstrate talent, that may be financially disadvantaged, realise their full potential. |
Apply by 4 pm Friday 16 April 2021 |
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Open to students enrolled full-time in the Bachelor of Commerce or dual degree program majoring in Financial Planning or the Bachelor of Applied Financial Advice(1612). |
Apply by Currently closed |
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Open to students studying full-time in their second year at Griffith University's Gold Coast campus in disciplines associated with business administration, management, accounting or hospitality. |
Apply by Currently closed |
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Griffith University final-year students who have completed at least 50% of their bachelor academic degree at the Gold Coast campus |
Apply by Currently closed |
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The Kieran Ricketts Scholarship in Film and Screen Media To support a commencing student enrolling in Bachelor of Film and Screen Media Production. This scholarship will honour Mr Kieran Ricketts, a highly regarded and accomplished alumnus of the Griffith Film School (GFS), Griffith University, who passed away in 2019. |
Apply by Currently closed |
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For support of Indigenous students studying an undergraduate degree hosted by the Griffith Business School who are in their second year or above. |
Apply by Currently closed |
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In memory of David Angus Laird to support a female student enrolled in the Master of Social Work who is experiencing financial hardship and has been effected by the COVID-19 pandemic. |
Apply by Opening soon for 2021 offer round |
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Lamington Natural History Association Bursary To support an eligible Bachelor of Science (Honours) student carry out their research project. |
Apply by Currently closed |
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The Lawrence R Tedesco Memorial Scholarship for Indigenous Students Support for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students who are experiencing financial hardship and undertaking study in either the Bachelor of Nursing or the Doctor of Medicine. |
Apply by Currently closed |
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The Leneen Forde Zonta Scholarship Support for a female student enrolled full-time in an undergraduate degree program at Logan campus, experiencing financial hardship. |
Apply by Opening in April 2021 for Trimester 2 2021 offer round |
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Students who are experiencing financial hardship and have completed 40CP with a passing grade. |
Apply by Currently closed |
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Lexion Alliance Scholarship in Modern Greek Language Griffith University students studying modern Greek language as a major or course or a relevant dissertation. |
Apply by 4 pm Monday 28 June 2021 |
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Logan Chamber of Commerce Scholarship To assist a full-time Griffith Business School student who lives in Logan. |
Apply by Currently closed |
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The Lord David Puttnam Scholarship for Producers The scholarship is to support to an outstanding student to undertake the Masters of Screen Production specialising in Producing at Griffith Film School. |
Apply by Closed and awarded for 2021 |
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Students enrolled in Bachelor of Business or Bachelor of Commerce or the dual degree program. Students with a major in Logistics are encouraged to apply. |
Apply by Currently closed |
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The Mario Bortolanza Regional Scholarship Support for a student from regional, rural and remote Queensland, commencing an undergraduate music degree at the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University (QCGU). |
Apply by Closed and awarded for 2021 |
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Support for high achieving students commencing an undergraduate Griffith Sciences degree who are experiencing financial hardship and/or educational disadvantage. |
Apply by Closed and awarded for 2021 |
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Aimed at Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students who are studying within a field of medicine or health at Griffith University, and are experiencing financial hardship. |
Apply by Currently closed |
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The Opal HealthCare Nursing Scholarships in Memory of Frank Blazevic Support for Bachelor of Nursing students who are experiencing financial hardship and have a potential career interest in the area of Aged Care Nursing. |
Apply by Currently closed |
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Peter and Jenny Hobart Medical Bursary Third-year students studying in the Doctor of Medicine and are experiencing financial hardship (PhD pathway excluded). |
Apply by Currently closed |
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Professor Glenda Strachan Honours Scholarship Support for students entering their honours year within the Department of Employment Relations and Human Resources who demonstrate talent but need a hand up to realise their full potential. |
Apply by Currently closed |
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QIC Indigenous Tertiary Scholarship Support for Indigenous students studying in a specified undergraduate degree at Griffith University |
Apply by Closed and awarded for 2021 |
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Ron Clarke Griffith Futures Scholarship (Supported by Commonwealth Games Australia) Support for two Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples students, who are elite athletes competing in a Commonwealth Games sport. |
Apply by Closed and awarded for 2021 |
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Rowe Scientific Chemistry Scholarship Third-year Griffith University students enrolled in an eligible degree undertaking a Chemistry major. |
Apply by Closed and awarded for Trimester 1 2021 |
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The Simon Hatton Jazz Saxophone Bursary The bursary is to assist a current Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University Bachelor of Music undergraduate student, be studying jazz saxophone. The Simon Hatton Jazz Saxophone Bursary will honour Simon Hatton, a talented and committed student of the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University (QCGU) who passed away in 2020. |
Apply by Opening again soon for 2021 |
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The Soroptimist International (Brisbane) Nursing and Midwifery Scholarship Support for a second-year female student enrolled in an undergraduate degree hosted by the School of Nursing and Midwifery who is experiencing financial hardship. |
Apply by Currently closed |
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The Soroptimist International (Brisbane) Environment Bursary Support for a second-year female student enrolled in the Bachelor of Environmental Science who is experiencing financial hardship. |
Apply by Closed and awarded for 2021 |
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Students studying a Bachelor of Commerce with a major in Financial Planning or the Bachelor of Applied Financial Advice(1612). |
Apply by Currently closed |
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Support for a female student studying the Bachelor of Commerce degree with a major in Financial Planning on the Nathan, Gold Coast or Logan campus or the Bachelor of Applied Financial Advice(1612). |
Apply by Currently closed |
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Support for a third-year male student enrolled in the Bachelor of Nursing degree at Griffith University's Gold Coast campus. Priority will be given to a student who has had to relocate from regional, remote or rural areas to study at the Gold Coast campus. |
Apply by 4 pm Monday 19 April 2021 |
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Tertiary Access Payment Bursary Available for recent school leavers who are from an outer-regional, remote or very remote area and who are relocating to study. |
Apply by 4 pm Friday 30 April 2021 |
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Students undertaking any degree program at Griffith University's Logan campus and are a Logan City resident. |
Apply by Currently closed |
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AVATAR Undergraduate Nursing Scholarship Support for a final-year Bachelor of Nursing student who is experiencing financial hardship, home environment and responsibilities and/or educational disruption. |
Apply by Currently closed |
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Bachelor of Nursing Honours Scholarship Support for students undertaking a Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) degree. |
Apply by Currently closed |
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Behavioural Science Honours Scholarship Support for high-performing students commencing the Bachelor of Business (Honours - 2088) who have a proposed research topic that related to the Behavioural Science Cluster research interests. |
Apply by Currently closed |
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BusinessPLUS Future Leaders Scholarship Current undergraduate Business School students who have experienced financial hardship and/or educational disadvantage that has impacted their ability to achieve their full potential |
Apply by Currently closed |
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Centre for Quantum Dynamics Strategic Honours Scholarship Support for students commencing in the Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree and undertaking a research project within the Centre for Quantum Dynamics. |
Apply by 4pm Friday 16 April 2021 |
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Criminology and Criminal Justice Honours Scholarship Students enrolled in or eligible for admission into the Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice with Honours degree. |
Apply by Currently closed |
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Griffith BusinessPLUS First Peoples Scholarship Students commencing an undergraduate degree hosted by Griffith Business School, both single and double degrees. Applications are encouraged from school and non-school leaver candidates. |
Apply by Closed and awarded for Trimester 1 2021 |
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Griffith BusinessPLUS Academic Excellence Scholarship Students commencing an undergraduate degree hosted by Griffith Business School, both single and double degrees. Applications are encouraged from school and non-school leaver candidates who have achieved an OP above 8 or ATAR above 84 or equivalent. |
Apply by Closed and awarded for Trimester 1 2021 |
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Griffith BusinessPLUS Next Step Scholarship Students commencing an undergraduate degree hosted by Griffith Business School, both single and double degrees. Applications are encouraged from students how have been adversely affected by COVID-19 pandemic, and school or non-school leavers who have achieved an OP above 14, ATAR above 66 or equivalent. |
Apply by Closed and awarded for Trimester 1 2021 |
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Griffith Business School Honours Scholarship Griffith University students that have been admitted to, and enrolled in, the Griffith Business School Honours program (2088/2090). |
Apply by Closed and awarded for Trimester 1 2021 |
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Regional Queensland students enrolling in an engineering program at the Nathan campus with a demonstrated an interest in and intent to study an Electronics major |
Apply by Currently closed |
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Griffith School of Environment and Science Academic Excellence Honours Scholarship Support for high achieving students commencing an eligible Honours degree or the Honours year of an eligible degree in Trimester 1 2021. |
Apply by Closed and awarded for Trimester 1 2021 |
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Griffith Second Year Student Bursary Scheme To assist Griffith second year students studying an undergraduate degree overcome financial hardship and educational disadvantage. |
Apply by Closed and awarded for 2021 |
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Students commencing in the School of Humanities, Languages and Social Science Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree. |
Apply by Currently closed |
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Institute for Integrated and Intelligent Systems Honours Scholarship Students commencing in an eligible ICT or Engineering Honours degree and undertaking a research project situated within the Institute for Integrated and Intelligent Systems (IIIS). |
Apply by Currently closed |
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Institute for Integrated and Intelligent Systems Strategic Honours Scholarship Support for students commencing in a one-year Honours degree hosted by the School of Information and Communication Technology and undertaking an eligible research project within the Institute for Integrated and Intelligent Systems. |
Apply by Closed and awarded for Trimester 1 2021 |
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Support for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students studying in the Griffith MBA program. |
Apply by Closed and awarded for Trimester 1 2021 |
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Masters of Business Administration (MBA) Scholarship for Women Support for female students studying in the Griffith MBA program. |
Apply by Closed and awarded for Trimester 1 2021 |
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Patience Thoms Indigenous Australian Scholarship - Honours or Postgraduate Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students who are eligible for admission into an honours or postgraduate course. |
Apply by Closed and awarded for Trimester 1 2021 |
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Postgraduate Business Scholarship Commencing students in specific masters and graduate certificate postgraduate business programs. |
Apply by Closed and awarded for Trimester 1 2021 |
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Pro Vice Chancellor (Griffith Sciences) Academic Excellence Honours Scholarship High-achieving students who are commencing a Griffith Sciences honours program. |
Apply by Closed and awarded for Trimester 1 2021 |
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Queensland Micro- and Nanotechnology Centre Strategic Honours Scholarship Support for students commencing their Honours year and undertaking a research project with the Queensland Micro- and Nanotechnology Centre. |
Apply by Closed and awarded for Trimester 1 2021 |
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Queensland Micro- and Nanotechnology Centre Summer Scholarship Students undertaking a summer/research project within nominated fields in the Queensland Micro- and Nanotechnology Centre. |
Apply by Applications currently closed. |
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School of Medical Science Honours Scholarship Griffith University students enrolled in an approved health-related course. |
Apply by Currently closed |
Get set to apply
Check out before you apply to discover how to maximise your chances of securing a scholarship and learn more about the application process.
Once you are ready to apply, you need to register in our scholarships system. If you're new to Griffith, you can sign up for an account. If you are a Griffith student, you can use the alternative login on the register page.
Once you begin, you can access your application at any time before you submit to revise or update your details. Remember, once you submit your application it will be assessed for all scholarships you are eligible for. If your application is successful, you will receive an offer email, so please check your email regularly.

Other scholarship opportunities
International scholarships
See Griffith International's scholarships specifically for international students. The application process differs from the scholarships listed above.
HDR scholarships
Check out scholarships available to our higher degree by research students. The application process for HDR scholarships differs from those listed above.
External scholarships
See scholarships offered by organisations outside Griffith. Applications for these scholarships are made directly to the external organisation.
Queensland Conservatorium competitions
There are a range of competitions held throughout the academic year at the Queensland Conservatorium.
Academic prizes and awards
Part of the vibrant academic culture at Griffith University is taking the time to recognise, reward and celebrate the excellence of our students.
