James Cook University Merit Scholarships

James Cook University is awarding Merit Scholarships to high calibre individuals with outstanding academic achievement and well developed skills in critical thinking and creativity. These scholarships are competitive and are only available for students studying at the Singapore campus of James Cook University.

James Cook University conducts "Merit Scholarship Test" every year to provide an opportunity for students to avail scholarships to study in the university. It is one of the successful event for the last nine years. In accord with this arrangement, JCU will engage prospective students for Singapore. This platform benefits prospective students to secure 100% Scholarship on ONE academic year.

The period to apply for JCU scholarships is from 26-March-18 to 25-May-18.

To know more information about JCU and its courses, please visit our JCU Singapore page

Key Note

• Application should be made before attending scholarship test.
• Candidates are required to bring their hall-tickets to the venue.
• Photo identification card will be needed.
• 60% and above in 12th Standard / Bachelor Degree should be an entry criteria for enrolling in this Test.

Documents required for registration

• JCU application form.
• Educational certificates from class X onwards.
• Letter for medium of instruction being English.
• Passport Copy.
• Resume / CV.
• Work Experience Letter (if applicable).

Eligibility Criteria For Scholarships

Applicants must

• Meet James Cook University academic entry requirements.
• Submit a complete application form including scholarship application form and relevant documents.
• Eligibility criteria varies dependent on country.

Terms and Conditions

• Scholarship is only available for students studying at the Singapore campus of James Cook University (JCUS).
• Successful awardees shall study an undergraduate course or postgraduate course at JCU, Singapore.
• The scholarship is equivalent to the tuition fees for a maximum 8 subjects at JCUS The scholarship amount will be offset against the final subjects undertaken (up to a maximum of 8 subjects).
• The scholarship is only applicable for all Bachelor and Master Degree programs except for Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours), Master of Psychology (Clinical) and Master of Philosophy.
• The scholarship may be withdrawn at any time if, in the opinion of the University, the scholarship holder’s progress or behaviour is deemed unsatisfactory.
• JCU Singapore does not guarantee and/or provide scholars with employment upon graduation.
• If the scholarship holder decides to withdraw from the University and/or terminate the scholarship prematurely, the University reserves the right to impose repayment of all scholarship monies disbursed to the scholar.
• It is subject to the University discretion to award the scholarship Scholarship is not applicable for transfer to any James Cook University campus in Australia Scholarship recipients are required to take on the role of student ambassador or any other similar role representing James Cook University to give publicity talks and testimonials as and when called upon to do so.
• In the event of any dispute the decision of the University will be final and binding.