Early bird scholarships
About the Early Bird scholarships
The Early Bird Scholarship rewards eligible international students who finalise their enrolment in advance, with financial support of up to $16,000 depending on your chosen course pathway.
Study Areas |
Individual Value |
Total Scholarship Value |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Social Work | $6,000 | $6,000 |
| Master of Social Work (Qualifying) | $6,000 | $6,000 |
| Graduate Certificate in Human Services + Master of Social Work (Qualifying) |
$5,000 + $6,000 | $11,000 |
| Graduate Certificate in Counselling + Graduate Certificate in Human Services + Master of Social Work (Qualifying) |
$5,000 + $5,000 + $6,000 | $16,000 |
| Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy | $6,000 | $6,000 |
| Graduate Certificate in Counselling + Master of Clinical Psychology |
$5,000 + $6,000 | $11,000 |
Eligibility criteria
New international students with no prior enrolment in the same course can secure an Early Bird Scholarship for Trimester 1, 2027. Scholarships are valid for 6 weeks from the issue date of the offer letter or up until 1 December 2026, whichever occurs first. Applicants must meet standard ACAP admission requirements, including academic and English proficiency standards, to be eligible. For detailed terms and conditions, visit ACAP International Student Conditions.
General Admission Requirements
- Academic Qualifications: You must have completed a Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (Year 12) or equivalent, or a Certificate IV or higher qualification.
- English Language Proficiency: You must provide evidence of English proficiency, such as an IELTS score (specific to your course) or a PTE Academic score of 52, completed within the last two years.
- Age: You must be 18 years or older upon arrival in Australia to commence your studies.
- Student Visa: You must meet the Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirements and demonstrate financial capacity to cover living costs (approx. $29,710 per year) and tuition fees.