James Cook University
JCU Access Fund (scholarship, bursary and support grant)
Up to $5,000 for new full-time JCU undergraduates facing ongoing financial hardship, with smaller awards for second-years.
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$5,000
The JCU Access Scholarship is valued at $5,000, the Access Bursary at $2,000 and the Support Grant at $1,000.
Who can get it
- Not an international student.
- A new commencing first-year student in an undergraduate diploma or bachelor course, or a second-year bachelor student for the Support Grant.
- Enrolled full-time and experiencing ongoing financial hardship.
How to claim
- Apply online and upload proof of income and at least two months of bank statements.
Conditions and catches
- The 2026 round opened 25 August and closed at midday on 2 October 2026. Check for the next round.
What the source says
Exact words quoted from the official page when we checked it. Last checked 15 Oct 2026.
I am a new commencing student in 2026 enrolled as a first year student in an undergraduate diploma or bachelor course;
is valued at $5,000 or such amount as the Selection Committee may determine from time to time.