International Merit Scholarship

About the Scholarship

Available to new international undergraduate and postgraduate students, this scholarship is awarded based on academic merit and the ability to demonstrate leadership, community contribution, personal development, and future impact.

 

Details

Study Areas

Psychology, Counselling, Social Work, Management, Criminology

Eligible courses

Bachelor courses up to 4 years (12 trimesters) full time

Masters courses up to 2 years (6 trimesters) full time

Available at

Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney

Student Type

International

Study Level

Undergraduate, Postgraduate

Intake

Trimester 1, 2027 & Trimester 2, 2027

Value

20% of published tuition fees

Selection Criteria & Entry Requirements

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Applications close

Trimester 1, 2027 intake – Friday, 23 October 2026
Trimester 2, 2027 intake – Friday, 12 February 2027

Eligibility Criteria

Scholarship Assessment Criteria

All applications for the International Merit Scholarship will be assessed against the following criteria:

  • Completed with evidence an Australian university AQF level 7 or above degree and meet the minimum GPA of 80% criteria.
  • Quality of a written submission demonstrating leadership, community contribution, personal development, and future impact.

Written Statement

  • Provide specific examples of leadership, community involvement, service, innovation, or other contributions that have created positive impact.
  • Outline how the applicant has pursued learning and skills development relevant to their chosen field.
  • Explain career goals and how the proposed course of study will support those goals. Describe any challenges overcome and how the scholarship will assist in achieving future aspirations.

How are the scholarship funds allocated?

The scholarship is applied to tuition fees and distributed evenly across the units required to complete the course. The total International Merit Scholarship value is 20% of the total course tuition fee.

More Details

Students are eligible to receive only one scholarship, bursary, or discount for the same unit of study. Where a student qualifies for multiple scholarships, bursaries, or discounts, the highest value award will be applied, and no additional scholarships or discounts will be granted for that unit.

Read the ACAP International Merit Scholarship policy.

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