Neil Eric Cowd Memorial Scholarship at Southern Cross University 2026

Introduction: 

This scholarship is a generous bequest made available to Southern Cross University students from a disadvantaged background undertaking the Bachelor of Education.

Eligibility requirement for Neil Eric Cowd Memorial Scholarship at Southern Cross University 2026:

• Be Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia including permanent humanitarian visa holders.
• Be enrolled (full-time) in the Bachelor of Education with Southern Cross University either on campus or online. Commencing and current students are invited to apply for the scholarship.
• Experiencing a demonstrable form of hardship and or disadvantage.
• Part time study may be considered. The value of the scholarship may be adjusted accordingly.

Value of the scholarship:

A AUD 20,000 Paid as AUD 5,000 Per Year for up to Four years of full-time study to support a full-time student

Application Process:

• Apply for an eligible undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree at Southern Cross University for the 2024 or 2025 intake.
• Submit your admission application, where scholarship eligibility and academic excellence will be automatically assessed by the SCU Admissions team.
• A personal introductory statement (100–200 words) which includes why they are applying for the scholarship and what they hope to achieve in the future through the completion of their Bachelor of Education.
• Meet all scholarship conditions, including maintaining the required GPA, attendance, and visa requirements.