Scholarships at Griffith sit in three big buckets:
international coursework discounts (20–50% of tuition),
domestic equity/merit awards (cash + support),
and HDR stipends (≈A$34,752 per year in 2025).
Timing matters: scholarship rounds open 1 July each year and many international awards require you to apply for your degree first.
Griffith University Scholarships - Quick Overview
Category | Typical value | Who it suits | Proof you’ll need |
International coursework (UG/PG) | 20%–50% tuition | New non-AU/NZ students with strong grades | Offer letter + GPA; some awards need a separate application. |
Domestic merit/equity | A$2k–A$24k (varies) | AU/NZ citizens & PRs; high ATAR or facing hardship | ATAR/evidence of hardship; key dates each trimester. |
HDR (MPhil/PhD) | A$34,752 p.a. stipend (2025) + leave | Research candidates (domestic & international) | Competitive HDR round; your research proposal matters. |
International coursework scholarships at Griffith University
Scholarship | Value | Intakes / close | Key rules (plain English) |
Vice Chancellor’s International Scholarship | 50% of tuition for program duration | T1/T2/T3; 2026 cycle shown | High GPA + full-time enrolment; deduction each trimester while you meet conditions. |
International Student Academic Excellence | 25% tuition | T1/T2/T3 | No separate application; awarded on academic strength when you receive an offer. |
International Academic Merit | 20% tuition | T3 2025, 2026–2027 | No separate application; must start in the eligible trimesters/years. |
GELI Direct Entry Program (DEP) | A$1,000 | T1/T2/T3 | For standout students completing Griffith English DEP before degree start. |
How to play it smart (PickMyUni view): lock your degree application early, keep GPA evidence tidy, and check your offer letter for the automatic 20–25% awards. Chase the 50% VC Scholarship if your grades are elite and you can meet the ongoing conditions.
Griffith University Domestic merit and equity
Griffith runs 600+ scholarships with rolling assessment points across the year. Many are built for first-in-family, regional, or financially constrained students. Start an application after 1 July so you’re considered for multiple rounds.
Scholarship | Typical value | Who it’s for | Notes |
Sir Samuel Griffith Scholarship | Up to A$24,000 | High-achieving school leavers (e.g., ATAR 95.45+) | First undergrad, competitive, prestige tag. |
Chancellor’s Scholarship (UG & PG coursework) | Varies | Students with educational disadvantage, rural/remote, or Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background | Multiple assessment dates each trimester cycle. |
Widening Participation Scholarships | Varies | Domestic UG who show financial hardship/educational disadvantage | Clear eligibility checklist on site. |
Sports excellence & AOC partnership | Varies | Elite athletes tied to AIS/Olympic pathways | Good fit for Gold Coast/Nathan timetables. |
MBA Scholarship for Women | Up to 50% tuition | Commencing/current MBA students | Part of gender equity initiatives. |
HDR (MPhil/PhD) stipends and tuition support by Griffith University
Two main levers here: the Australian Government RTP and university-funded packages like GUPRS and GUIPRS.
RTP stipend: A$34,752 p.a. (2025 full-time rate), with generous paid leave categories. Domestic candidates can sometimes study predominantly off-campus.
GUPRS (domestic): stipend at the same A$34,752 p.a. 2025 rate, leave entitlements, and flexible load options.
GUIPRS (international): scholarship that covers tuition fee for international HDRs under 2025 conditions of award. Many pair this with a stipend.
Timing: allow ~4 months lead time before your preferred intake to assemble proposal, supervision, and scholarship application.
Griffith University Scholarship Deadlines
Annual window: scholarship applications open 1 July and remain current until 30 June the following year; each award has its own “assessed after” date. Apply early so you’re considered multiple times.
Auto-assessed vs apply: international 20–25% awards are usually automatic once you have an offer; the 50% VC and some prestige awards need a separate application. Read your degree page and the scholarship page carefully.
No stacking beyond the highest %: if you’re offered more than one tuition discount, Griffith applies the higher value one. Check your offer to see which is active.
Where the money meets your Griffith campus choice
Scholarships don’t change by campus, but your costs and opportunities do. Use these quick links after you shortlist a scholarship:
Gold Coast: health placements right next to the hospital; creative business/tourism majors thrive here.
Nathan (Brisbane): science/engineering/IT hubs; more majors have moved here after Mt Gravatt’s consolidation.
Logan: nursing, education, human services with community partners.
South Bank: Conservatorium, QCA, Film School plus city internships.
How to apply for a Griffith University Scholarship?
Pick your suitable course; submit the uni application early.
Check international discounts (20–50%) or domestic scholarships that match your situation.
Start a Griffith scholarship application after 1 July for domestic/competitive awards; attach evidence once, get considered across rounds.
Use our Contact or QnA if you’re juggling two campuses or awards—we’ll map the cleaner option.
If a better-value course/campus shows up, our Transfer Service can help you pivot.