Southern Cross University
Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship at SCU
A tax-free living stipend for full-time domestic research degree (HDR) candidates at Southern Cross University.
$35,550
AU$35,550 per annum (2027 rate, indexed annually), paid tax-free and fortnightly.
Who can get it
- Domestic HDR candidates enrolled full-time.
- International RTP stipends aren't offered in the current round.
How to claim
- Find a principal and co-supervisor who agree to sign your application.
- Email the completed RTP application form and documents to hdrscholarships@scu.edu.au.
Conditions and catches
- Applications close midnight, 31 October 2026.
- Lasts up to 3 years 3 months.
- Handwritten forms are not accepted.
What the source says
Exact words quoted from the official page when we checked it. Last checked 14 Oct 2026.
midnight, 31 October 2026
Domestic HDR candidates enrolled full-time.
AU$35,550 per annum (2027 rate, indexed annually)