How to join the Student Academy of Excellence
The Student Academy of Excellence is a talented community of students who make the most of every opportunity and push each other to be their best during their time at Griffith.
How you apply for admission depends on whether you’re a future or current Griffith student.
Information for future students
Secondary schools initiative
The Secondary Schools Initiative gives high-achieving secondary school students the opportunity to become part of the Student Academy of Excellence and gain support of like-minded peers before they start uni.
To be considered for membership, students must:
- be nominated by their school
- maintain high academic achievement
- demonstrate a desire and commitment to embrace the opportunities provided.
Future student eligibility
To be considered for membership, you must have:
- listed Griffith University as a preference on your QTAC or UAC application
- receive an unadjusted ATAR of 95.45 or above (or equivalent rank OP 3 or above, and IB 37 or above). Griffith may use your Educational Disadvantage Assessment score* to adjust your ATAR rank
- submitted your completed Vice Chancellor's Academic Achievement Scholarship online application form by the due date.
*Information provided by individuals in their Griffith online scholarship application is used to conduct a comprehensive Educational Disadvantage Assessment.
International and non-school leavers
If you did not complete Year 11 and 12 in Australia, you do not meet the criteria for the Vice Chancellor's Academic Achievement Scholarship. However, you may still be eligible to apply for membership of the Student Academy of Excellence.
Contact us for more information.
Secondary schools initiative
Griffith is proud to build on existing relationships with several schools by providing opportunities for enrichment and development for high-achieving students through Student Academy of Excellence membership.
To be considered for membership, students must:
- be nominated by their school
- maintain high academic achievement
- demonstrate a desire and commitment to embrace the opportunities provided.
Future student eligibility
To be considered for selection, you must have:
- listed Griffith University as a preference on your QTAC or UAC application.
- have an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) 95.50 or above. If you expect an ATAR 90.00 or above with exceptional personal achievements, you are also encouraged to apply
- submitted your completed Deans' Sir Samuel Griffith Scholarship, Sir Samuel Griffith Scholarship and Griffith Honours College combined online application form by the due date.
International students and non-school leavers
Non-school leavers and international students who did not complete Year 11 and 12 in Australia, therefore do not meet the criteria for the Deans' Sir Samuel Griffith and Sir Samuel Griffith Scholarships, may still be eligible to apply for membership of the Griffith Honours College.
Contact us for more information.
Future student eligibility
To be considered for selection, you must have:
- listed Griffith University as a preference on your QTAC or UAC application.
- have an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) 95.50 or above. If you expect an ATAR 90.00 or above with exceptional personal achievements, you are also encouraged to apply
- submitted your completed Deans' Sir Samuel Griffith Scholarship, Sir Samuel Griffith Scholarship and Student Academy of Excellence combined online application form by the due date.
International students and non-school leavers
Non-school leavers and international students who did not complete Year 11 and 12 in Australia, therefore do not meet the criteria for the Deans' Sir Samuel Griffith and Sir Samuel Griffith Scholarships, may still be eligible to apply for membership of the Student Academy of Excellence.
Vice Chancellor's Academic Achievement Scholarship
Griffith offers these respected scholarships to outstanding students commencing their first-ever undergraduate degree.
The scholarship focuses on excellence and considers the barriers to education that students have faced.
Scholarship recipients will also be offered membership to the Student Academy of Excellence.
Already studying at Griffith?
The Student Academy of Excellence offers high-achieving students the opportunity to connect with a community of peers who are passionate about learning, leadership and making an impact.
If you’re looking to challenge yourself, build meaningful connections and access opportunities that support your personal and professional growth, we’d love to hear from you.
Current student eligibility
To be considered for selection as a current undergrad, you must:
- have completed a minimum of 20 credit points towards your undergraduate degree at Griffith University
- have achieved a minimum cumulative GPA of 6.5 out of 7 (your cumulative GPA is a summation over all attempts in all courses over all trimesters while you have been enrolled). The summation is cumulative across programs
- receive a recommendation from an academic staff member
- complete the application process by the due date.
How to apply
Admission to the Student Academy of Excellence is limited. Selection is based on academic and personal achievement.
Applications for the 2027 intake are now open and will close at 5 pm on Monday 30 November.
Have questions?
Whether you’re considering applying as a future student, current student or part of the Secondary Schools Initiative, our team can help you understand the process.
