Destination Australia scholarship

Selection will be based on:

Students must meet the outlined eligibility criteria
Selection will be chosen via computer-generated lottery system

To be eligible for this scholarship you must be:

A first-time commencing student. Never studied at this level previously.
Enrolled as a full-time student at Lismore, Coffs Harbour or National Marine Science campus.
Meet the Commonwealth of Australia definition of ‘new student to Southern Cross University'.
Recipients must maintain ongoing residency in a regional area as defined by Australian Statistical Geography Standard (ASGS) Edition 3, reference period (July 2021 – June 2026) for the duration of each study period.
Where a course includes study outside a regional area (for example, for a clinical placement), residency away from the regional area is permitted for no more than one study period (not exceeding 6 months). In cases where the requirements of a compulsory placement exceed the permitted study period away from regional area, approval must be sought from the Department of Education by the university.
International Students are also required to maintain a student visa for the duration of the scholarship in order to ensure protection under the Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act 2000.

Offers in 2025 will only be made if an opportunity to reallocate an existing scholarship grant should become available. Number of places available, duration and total value will be determined at time of offer.