The Destination Australia scholarship is designed to support students to undertake their university degree in regional Australia.
Study at one of our regional campuses in Lismore or Coffs Harbour, and enjoy the benefits of two of the most picturesque and affordable university towns in Australia.
Be a name not a number in one of Australia’s most vibrant regional universities with small class sizes, access to world class facilities and unique natural environments within easy reach of the campus.
About Southern Cross University
Southern Cross University (SCU) is an established Australian public university, with campuses at Lismore and Coffs Harbour in northern New South Wales, and at the southern end of the Gold Coast in Queensland.

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Destination Australia scholarship
Aim and Benefits of Destination Australia scholarship
Scholarship worth $15,000 per year for up to four years.
Requirements for Destination Australia scholarship Qualification
To be eligible for this scholarship you must be:
- An Australian citizen, a New Zealand citizen, a permanent Australian resident, a student with an Australian permanent visa or an International Student Visa.
- A commencing student in a course in 2022 with a published full-time duration of 4 years.
- Enrolled as a full-time student
- Enrolled at Lismore or Coffs Harbour campus
- Preference will be given to the following courses:
Lismore
- Bachelor of Engineering Systems (Honours) — 3508001
- Bachelor of Education— 3007002
Coffs Harbour
- Bachelor of Speech Pathology — 3007306
- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy — 3007224
- Bachelor of Education — 3007002
- Bachelor of Exercise Science and Psychological Science — 3207113
- Recipients must maintain ongoing residency in a regional area as defined by the 2016 Australian Geography Standard Remoteness Structure, for the duration of each study period.
Where a course includes study outside a regional area (for example, for a clinical placement), residency away from the regional area is permitted for no more than one study period (not exceeding 6 months). In cases where the requirements of a compulsory placement exceed the permitted study period away from regional area, approval must be sought from the Department of Education by the university.
- International Students are also required to maintain a student visa for the duration of the scholarship in order to ensure protection under the Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act 2000.
Documents Required for Application
All submissions must be finalised on or before the applicable closing dates.
You will need:
- Your personal contact details
- Your SCU Student ID Number
- Your Southern Cross University course preference
Application Deadline
Not SpecifiedHow to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to
Southern Cross University on scuau.qualtrics.com to apply
For more details, visit Southern Cross University website.