Griffith University Scholarships for International Students 2026

Some scholarships can be used while studying flexibly, but many of Griffith’s major international tuition scholarships are specifically for on-campus study and exclude “online programs (campus = online)”

Griffith scholarships span a wide range of subjects across STEM and humanities: engineering and technology (e.g., ICT/Computing), environmental and broader sciences, business, and arts/humanities programs, often because scholarships are available for “most undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs” (with some exclusions depending on the scholarship).

It depends on the scholarship type. Many Griffith “international student” scholarships are broadly open to citizens of any country other than Australia or New Zealand (i.e., not restricted to one nationality). By contrast, some government/external scholarships are nationality/region-limited: in the Global Scholarships stories, Reny wrote that the Australia Awards Scholarship is “limited only to applicants from Asia, the Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa,” and Socheata described Australia Awards as targeting students from developing countries in regions like Asia, the Pacific, and Africa. Practically, Griffith offers scholarships both for broadly eligible international applicants and for applicants coming through specific government programs tied to partner-country lists.

Often, yes, especially if you’re applying in English and your prior education doesn’t meet an English-waiver rule. Both Global Scholarships recipients highlighted IELTS as a key step: Socheata shared she “managed to meet the language requirement with an overall band of 7.5,” and Reny described receiving IELTS training support and said, “I ended up achieving a score of 7.0.” Griffith’s international scholarships also typically require you to satisfy the English language entry requirements for your chosen program.

There isn’t one single “minimum grade” across all Griffith programs; entry standards vary by degree (and some degrees have higher requirements or extra conditions). However, scholarships often do have clear academic thresholds. The Global Scholarships recipients didn’t list a single universal GPA cut-off for admission, but they did emphasize that meeting academic and program requirements matters alongside strong preparation (like researching program criteria and aligning your background to the degree).

Many Griffith scholarships focus on eligibility factors like citizenship, academic performance, and full-time enrolment rather than setting a specific age cap, and major international scholarship pages typically don’t advertise an age limit as a standard criterion. In the Global Scholarships recipient stories for Griffith, neither Socheata nor Reny mentioned an age limit; instead, they focused on preparation, eligibility, and documents.

A strong academic record (often expressed as a minimum GPA), plus meeting English and program entry requirements, is a common baseline; then, competitive scholarships look for evidence you’ll thrive and contribute.The Global Scholarships stories show what “good background” can look like in practice: Socheata combined a dual bachelor’s background with sustainability-focused professional work and said her strength was the “combination of my practical experience, academic background, and a clear articulation of my passion,” while Reny paired a science/education degree with environmental and humanitarian work and described her approach as “Strategic,” aligning her plan with scholarship goals.

Document requirements vary by program and scholarship, but commonly include academic records, proof of English, and statements/essays, plus extra items for certain scholarships. The Global Scholarships recipients gave very practical examples from their applications: Reny said she prepared “reference letters both from academic and professional representatives, legalized undergraduate and transcript certificates, and essays,” and Socheata noted that “employment letters and IELTS test results” can take longer and that she started drafting essays early for revisions.

Sometimes. Griffith’s international fees guidance notes that your total deposit (when accepting an offer) can include “an application fee (if applicable),” meaning it depends on the pathway/program you apply through and what your Letter of Offer specifies.