Vice Chancellor's Academic Achievement Scholarship

Awarded by : Griffith University

Updated on Dec 10, 2024
Kashish Saini

University Research Analyst

Vice Chancellor's Academic Achievement Scholarship

  • Applicable for

    Griffith University in Australia

  • Max scholarship per student

    Rs 10,98,800/-

  • No. of students to be awarded

    Varies

  • Course Level

    Bachelors

  • Intake year

    Jun 2024

  • Type of scholarships

    Merit

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Scholarship Overview

  • Griffith offers these respected scholarships to outstanding students commencing their first-ever undergraduate degree in 2024
  • The Vice Chancellor's Academic Achievement Scholarships will be focused on excellence and will also consider the barriers to education that students have faced

Applicable course, university and country

This scholarship is applicable for Bachelors Degree

This scholarship is applicable for the following courses in Griffith University in Australia

Scholarship amount details

Max scholarship per student: AUD 20,000 => Rs 10,98,800

Conversion rate used: 1 AUD = Rs. 57.55 (last updated 26th September 2024)

Scholarship amount will be given: Every Trimester

Scholarship amount can be used for

Type of Expense Indicates if scholarship can be used for this type of expense
Tuition & Fees ✔Scholarship amount can be used for this
Living Expense ×Not covered in scholarship
Accommodation ×Not covered in scholarship
Air Fare/Travel Expenses ×Not covered in scholarship
Spouse/Child Care ×Not covered in scholarship
Health Cover ×Not covered in scholarship
Application ×Not covered in scholarship
Others ×Not covered in scholarship

  • Maximum value of the scholarship is determined by the length of the undergraduate degree for which you are awarded, and is calculated at a rate of $625/10 CP . For example:
    • $15,000 for a single degree (240 CP )
    • $20,000 for a double degree (320 CP )

Student Awards

Number of students to be awarded: Varies

Scholarship Eligibility

No specific eligibility requirement mentioned on the Scholarship site, student profile will be evaluated on a case by case basis.

Special Restrictions

  • No Special Restriction applicable

Eligibility

  • To be eligible, applicants must:
  • be either:
    • an Australian Citizen or Australian Permanent Humanitarian Visa holder
    • an Australian Permanent Resident, New Zealand Citizen or international student who is completing or has completed 11 and 12 in Australia
  • be a student commencing university for the first time in Trimester 2 2024
  • have not undertaken/commenced any tertiary study (bachelor degree or postgraduate degree), with the exception of that undertaken as part of 11–12 studies (e.g. Enhanced Studies program, Head Start)
  • have applied to commence at Griffith University in Trimester 2 2024 through either Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC); Universities Admission Centre (UAC), or via direct entry
  • 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

Eligible student nationality

This scholarship is applicable for students from India +239 more

Application Process for this scholarship

Application Documents

Type of documents Indicates if this type of document is required to be submitted
CV Required
Official transcripts Required

  • Referee details (optional)
    • Include two referee reports from two different sources, such as:
      • an academic referee—a person qualified to comment on academic studies, preferably a subject coordinator from your secondary school and/or a school principal
      • a character referee—a person competent to supply a character reference (for example, a current or past employer, or someone with whom you have undertaken community service or volunteer activities).
  • Statements
    • Personal statement: In 500 words or less, detail your career goals, community involvement and how this scholarship would benefit you
  • Application assessment
  •  Achievements
    • Leadership and community
  • Study details
    • Secondary Education History
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • list of sporting achievements
  • evidence of financial hardship, such as Centrelink statements
  • Confirmation of Heritage
  • supervisor agreements

Scholarship Application

This scholarship needs a separate external application.

Important Dates

Date Additional Details
Application final end date Not Available
  • The deadline has passed

Please note that these dates could be in local country times and may not be IST (Indian standard time).

FAQ Link https://www.griffith.edu.au/research-study/scholarships/application-tips
Contact email scholarships@griffith.edu.au
Phone number 61737357974

Additional Information

  • Payment
    • Instalments are based on enrolled credit points for the trimester, up to the maximum value. Payments are made directly to the recipients' nominated bank account up to six weeks after the census date of each trimester, subject to satisfying scholarship terms and conditions.
  • Please note: Payments made to those studying part-time may be taxable.
  • Non-financial benefits
    • Offer of membership to the Student Academy of Excellence (formerly known as Griffith Honours College -GHC)
    • Support for overseas experience ($2,000 travel bursary, approved and administered by the Student Academy of Excellence) available to students who accept the offer of membership
    • Marketing and promotional activities
  • Terms & Conditions

    • To remain eligible for this scholarship, applicants will be required to:

      • remain enrolled in their undergraduate degree at Griffith University
      • maintain a minimum cumulative career GPA of 5.5 or above.

      The above conditions are verified each trimester at census date. If a scholarship recipient fails to successfully meet these conditions, scholarship payments may be withheld, or the scholarship may be terminated.

      The following conditions apply:

      • Recipients must accept their admission offer from Griffith University.
      • A scholarship recipient may take leave of absence in accordance with university policy. Scholarship benefits are suspended for the period of leave of absence or deferment. A scholarship recipient who is not enrolled and is not on an approved leave of absence will lose their scholarship.
      • Recipients may be invited to feature in marketing materials to promote the scholarship.
      • Recipients must accept the scholarship offer, made via email, by the date indicated on the offer. They may be required to provide additional documentation to support their application.
      • Recipients who are on approved cross-institutional study continue to remain eligible for scholarship benefits and are required to provide documentation to prove cross-institutional study and academic load.
      • Recipients who continue directly into an add-on honours degree from their undergraduate bachelors degree may receive continued funding for the additional 80 CP degree.
      • Applications must be completed and submitted by the closing date
  • Offers will be made to your nominated email address

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