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JCU Rising Star Scholarship

One JCU Rising Star Scholarship is available to a Year 12 student who will complete their studies in 2024.

The scholarship includes:

  • $10,000 paid directly to the recipient in instalments over three years
  • Scholarship certificate issued by the Vice Chancellor of JCU.

The JCU Shield for Years 7 – 12

One JCU Shield Award is available for a student from each year level from Year 7 through to Year 12.

The award includes:

  • Year 7, 8 and 9 – $50 paid directly to the recipient
  • Year 10, 11 and 12 – $100 paid directly to the recipient
  • Award certificate issued by the Vice Chancellor of JCU.

How to submit recipients

  • Read the Criteria and Information section below
  • Select the recipients to receive the scholarship and awards
  • Complete and submit the form by Friday 11 October 2024.

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Criteria and Information

The JCU Rising Star Scholarship

The process of selecting the JCU Rising Star Scholarship recipient is to be determined by the school. This student is likely to have received consistently high levels of academic achievement throughout their high school studies and expected to achieve an ATAR of less than 95. Students with an ATAR of 95+ are eligible for the JCU Vice Chancellor’s and Deans’ Scholarships.

Eligible students need to be:

  • An Australian Citizen or Australian Permanent Humanitarian Visa Holder, or Australian Permanent Resident or New Zealand Citizen
  • A current Year 12 student at your school
  • Have selected or will select a JCU eligible course as their first preference through QTAC*

    * A JCU eligible course is all undergraduate bachelor and joint degrees offered on campus by JCU excluding the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), and Bachelor of Dental Surgery.


    Download a copy of the JCU Rising Star Scholarship brochure for more information

    • The JCU Shield for Years 7 - 12

    The winning students, chosen by the school, are likely to exhibit all or some of the following: The greatest academic achievement or progress in their studies. A commitment to building the economic and social fabric of their community especially in Regional Australia. Resilience and perseverance in their studies or extracurricular accomplishments.

    Eligible students need to be:

  • An Australian Citizen or Australian Permanent Humanitarian Visa Holder, or Australian Permanent Resident or New Zealand Citizen

    • A current student at your school;

    Recipient submissions

    All JCU partner schools are to:

    • Submit one recipient to receive the JCU Rising Star Scholarship and one student for each award. This will be formally announced at the end of year at the School’s Presentation Ceremony or similar event
    • Make submissions via the online recipient form, and
    • Submit the form by Friday 11 October 2024.

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    Real Stories

    "The main thing I discovered during my first semester of uni, is you need to rely heavily on yourself when upholding your course commitments – this includes turning up to classes, keeping track of due dates and not letting yourself get behind in studies. With the given responsibilities, the JCU Rising Star Scholarship helped to relieve any further stress I had about university fees. Knowing I had that extra financial aid allowed me to commit to my studies and fully enjoy university life. "

    Kannika Piakhan
    Ingham State High School

    "The scholarship has enabled me to pursue my career as a registered nurse through JCU. Developing my skill set at Smithfield High set me up for a smooth transition to uni life. The scholarship has given me the support and confidence to further enhance my academic and clinical skills. The financial assistance has allowed me to fully embrace my student experience, affording me the ability to commit to my studies full time without feeling the pressure to work to support myself and giving me greater financial freedom."

    Kody Fragiacomo
    Smithfield State High School

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Students are encouraged to make own decisions of where and how to expend their award funds. It is anticipated students will be encouraged to expend funds in a manner that assists with their studies or supports their wellbeing.

    This year, payment of award funds to recipients will be made through gift cards.

    School's will receive awards certificates and gift cards for students prior to the awards ceremony. There will be no need to invoice for school awards like previous years.

    The process of recipient selection is determined by the school through their own panel selection procedure. Schools should make every effort to include key stakeholders into the decision making process.

    Yes, we will distribute to the school a recipient pack containing:

    • Award Certificate;
    • Either a $50 or $100 Gift Card prize; and
    • Undergraduate Course Guide.

    Awards are not able to be split, including award funding. Schools are not able to divide funding in order to have multiple awards and award recipients.

    The closing date for all awards is Friday 11 October 2024.

    Your school’s Relationship Manager is available to answer any questions you may have. For further information email futurestudents@jcu.edu.au.

    Your JCU Relationship Manager will be in contact to confirm your submission details and request any additional information.

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