Griffith University has five (5) partial tuition scholarships - covering tuition for a maximum of two semesters not in excess of AUD$1,500 per semester.  The scholarships are on offer to students from South Africa commencing in January or July 2012. Applications will be assessed on academic merit, demonstrated leadership and personal character. Applications close on 9 December 2011.  Applications should be sent directly to Griffith International.

Application Deadline

Applications close on 30 April 2012 for students commencing in July 2012. 

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Eligibility Requirements

Scholarships will only be available to applicants who

1. are citizens of South Africa;
2. have applied to Griffith University and who satisfy all appropriate entry requirements for the proposed degree program, including results of previous tertiary level studies, secondary school level studies and English language proficiency as per Griffith University's Admission Policy for Undergraduate or Postgraduate (coursework) Programs
3. will be commencing (not existing) students at Griffith University;
4. are enrolling as a full-time student in a degree at Griffith University; and
5. must not have previously been awarded this scholarship

Application Requirements

Applicant selection will be based upon:

1. strong academic merit, a certified/attested true copy of supporting documentation must be submitted with application;
2. demonstrated leadership ability, applications should include at least one professional reference;
3. personal character, applications should include at least one reference;
4. Applicant’s personal statement.  The personal statement should include why the applicant has applied for the scholarship, the selected program of study at Griffith University, and other information they feel strengthens their application for the scholarship.

Selection Process

Scholarship applications are reviewed by a Griffith University selection panel.  The Pro Vice Chancellor (International) will approve the scholarship recipient based on the recommendations of the selection panel.

All scholarship applicants will be advised, in writing, of the outcome of the scholarship by the 23 December 2011.

Scholarship winners will have until 23 January 2012 to accept the scholarship.  Scholarship offers not accepted by this date will be withdrawn by the University.

Further Scholarship Information and Application