Griffith College Scholarships

Welcome to Queensland Scholarship

A $1,000 AUD Welcome to Queensland Pack may be included in certain scholarship packages, enabling you to enjoy your time in the Sunshine State fully!

The Welcome to Queensland Pack

• Free pickup service from the airport upon arrival $50 Using a Translink Go card on public transportation
• All-you-can-enter annual pass to Sea World, Paradise Country, Warner Bros. Movie World, Wet'n'Wild, plus orientation week meals and activities
• Exclusive goods for Griffith College

Conditions

• The scholarship is available only to new international students who have never studied at Griffith College and will be enrolled in the Trimester 1 (March) 2024 intake.
• Students must have accepted their offer and paid the necessary fees in order to begin a Foundation or Diploma program.
• Past the census date, students must remain enrolled.
• Scholarship recipients who want to start later in the trimester are not eligible.
• Scholarship recipients who incur domestic costs are not eligible for it.
• The scholarship package and inclusions are non-transferable and non-exchangeable; they may only be used for the above-mentioned purposes.
• When a student enrolls in college for their second trimester, the tuition scholarship will be automatically added to their account.

Navitas Family Bursaries

Value 

The bursary is credited to the eligible student's tuition fee account each trimester, depending on the number of units completed in that trimester. It is equivalent to 10% of the tuition fee for the first attempt at units in the program of study.

Eligibility

• When two or more students from the same family attend Griffith College, they are eligible for the Family Bursary.
• The first family member may have previously attended any Navitas school or may be enrolled at Griffith College at the same time as the other family members.
• The second and subsequent family members who enroll in Navitas or Griffith College classes are eligible for the family bursary.
• They have not received a scholarship or bursary from Griffith College/Navitas in the past, nor have they had one revoked.

Conditions

• The Navitas member institution will not pay any money to the successful recipients. Every trimester of study, the bursary's value will be noted on the student's account.
• The bursary is not applicable to repeat or additional units that may be taken.
• The English language program or any part of any English language program provided by Navitas member universities is not eligible for the bursary.

Academic Merit Scholarship

Value

The student who achieves the most exceptional academic accomplishments (highest GPA) in their first trimester of studies at the College, across all programs (except Foundation) and campuses, is granted the Academic Merit Scholarship at the end of each trimester.

Academic Merit Scholarship recipients are eligible for free tuition for the second trimester of study toward an Associate Degree or Diploma from Griffith College, up to a maximum of four academic courses.

The scholarship does not cover any other expenses, such as travel or supplies like books or equipment, that are necessary as part of the academic program.

Acceptability

Candidates need to:

• Be a full-time student presently enrolled in classes toward an Associate's or Diploma from Griffith College; Have demonstrated competency in every course taken in the current program (for which the scholarship is applied) in the trimester before becoming eligible for the scholarship;
• They did not have any unpaid payments on their student account, never having been the recipient of a Navitas scholarship or bursary, nor had one revoked.
• Only the second semester of enrollment or the last semester of study toward an associate's or diploma program is eligible for the scholarship. If students enroll in more courses, they are responsible for paying for them.
• The Navitas member institution will not pay any money to the successful recipients. When a student enrolls in a diploma or associate degree program, the scholarship amount will be documented on their account during the second trimester of their studies.
• In order to keep their scholarship, recipients must continue to make excellent academic progress during their second trimester of study.
• Under no circumstances are scholarships transferable to other students or Navitas member institutes.
• The member institutions of Navitas reserve the right to decide not to offer all or certain scholarships in a particular year.
• Scholarships are not retroactive.

Conditions

Commencement date

Each trimester, there may be an award of up to two scholarships.

Selection criteria

• Grades from their preceding trimester of study (GPA). If two students achieve the same academic standing, the scholarship committee will determine the winner based on the grades assigned in each course.
• The scholarship panel may consider other factors, such as educational disadvantage, membership in a special equity group, and/or seriously adverse personal circumstances when deciding on similarly qualified applicants.
• Result of the planned interview (if necessary)

Griffith College Accommodation

The stunning 7-acre Griffith College Halls of Residence (GHR) provides students with a quiet, safe, and secure residential environment right in the center of Dublin. Constructed in 2004, this purpose-built setting provides a convenient and comfortable lodging choice, especially for individuals who live far from the capital.

 

Their round-the-clock security staff patrols the campus on a regular basis and is available to help any GHR resident who needs it.

FAQ

1.Is Griffith a college or university?

Griffith College boasts three campuses and over 8,000 students, making it the biggest independent college in Ireland. They follow the highest academic standards and have HETAC approval for all of their degrees. Their graduates are award winners. Their accomplishments are acknowledged both domestically and internationally. 

2.What is Griffith College ranked in the world?

According to Best Global Universities, Griffith University is placed #203. Schools are ranked based on their performance across a range of commonly recognized excellence metrics.

3.Is Griffith College worth it?

It has a stellar reputation and is well situated among the top private colleges. 

4.Is Griffith College private?

Griffith is a private third-level school and is not eligible for SUSI funding.

5.Is it easy to get admission in Griffith University?

Griffith University has a 50% acceptance rate due to its moderately demanding admissions process. A minimum GPA of 4.0-4.5 on a 7.0 scale (50-64%) is required for admission to the majority of graduate programs at the university. 

6.Is Griffith College suitable for students from overseas countries?

An esteemed and recognized institution, Griffith College in Ireland is well-liked by international students. It provides a variety of degrees, including business, law, computing, and design, and its student body is varied.