Australian Catholic University (ACU), Executive Dean’s International Scholarship 2025-2026
- Omran Aburayya
- Aug 7
- 2 min read
If you're an academically outstanding international student preparing to commence undergraduate or postgraduate studies at Australian Catholic University (ACU), the Executive Dean’s International Scholarship offers a valuable opportunity to reduce your tuition fees and support your pursuit of academic excellence. Here's everything you need to know.
🎓 Scholarship Summary
Location: Australian Catholic University – any in‑person Australian campus (excluding online)
Host Institution: Australian Catholic University
Study Level: Commencing undergraduate and postgraduate coursework
Target Group: International students from select countries demonstrating outstanding academic merit
Fields of Study: Eligible only within the Faculties of Education & Arts; Law & Business; Health Sciences (with specified course exclusions)
Value & Coverage: Tiered tuition fee reduction per semester, for the minimum CRICOS‑registered duration of the course:
Education & Arts; Law & Business: First Year 5%, Second Year 20%, Third Year 20%
Education/Teaching; Health Science (most programs): First Year 5%, Second Year 15%, Third Year 15%, Fourth Year 15%
Bachelor of Nursing: First Year 5%, Second & Third Year 10%
Award Duration: Applies through duration of CRICOS‑registered course
Eligible To: International students from specific nations (Bhutan, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Nepal, Nigeria, Philippines, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Vietnam), enrolling in approved programs at eligible faculties. Must not already hold or be receiving other named ACU scholarships
🌍 Scholarship Overview
The Executive Dean's International Scholarship is a merit-based initiative aimed at rewarding new international students at ACU who have demonstrated exceptional academic performance. The scholarship delivers variable tuition reductions per semester based on faculty and program length, supporting students financially throughout their studies. Applicants are automatically evaluated through the standard admission process, with no separate application available.
🎁 Scholarship Benefits
Tuition Fee Reductions: Depending on the faculty and year level:
Up to 20% off per semester for multiple years, varying by faculty
No Additional Application Required: Considered automatically during admission
Support Throughout Course Duration: Maintained across the CRICOS‑registered program length
✅ Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet all of the following:
Be an international student and a national of one of the specified countries (e.g. India, Nigeria, South Korea, etc.)
Be future or commencing undergraduate or postgraduate coursework students in the eligible faculties and courses (with some excluded programs in Health Sciences)
Study at a physical ACU campus (not online)
Achieve the ACU GPA equivalent of 5.5 on ACU's 7‑point scale in most recent studies
Not currently attend ACU as a Study Abroad or Exchange student
Not be eligible for other specific scholarships (Flourishing Lives, International Launch); in such cases, the highest-value offer applies
📝 Application Procedure
No separate scholarship application is required—automatic consideration as part of your university application to ACU
Applicants must provide academic transcripts (including original language documents and translations if needed) demonstrating GPA equivalent to 5.5 on ACU’s 7‑point scale
Ongoing Requirements
To remain eligible each semester, recipients must:
Continue enrollment in the same course under which the scholarship was awarded
Pay tuition fees on time as required
Serve as student ambassadors, participating in promotional activities for ACU
Scholarship remains valid for the minimum CRICOS‑registered duration and is retained through the full course length
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