Before you apply

What referees should I use to support my application?

Your referees should be relevant to your application and support your academic achievements and/or community involvement, sporting achievements or professional experience.

How will my referees be contacted for a referee report?

Your referee/s will receive an email asking them to complete the referee report online, after you add your referee details.

Before sending the request, make sure you've spoken with your referee and let them know a referee report request is coming.

What questions will be asked in the referee report?

The referee report contains a few multiple-choice questions and a free text comment field.

Can I attach a written referee report?

Yes, you can attach a written referee report in the supporting document section.

How will I know if my referee has completed the report request for my scholarship application?

You can track the status of your referee report requests from your application. You will not be able to view your referee’s responses. It’s your responsibility to ensure that your referee reports are completed by the relevant assessment date.

Do I need to attach evidence of financial hardship to be considered for financial hardship scholarships?

Some scholarships require financial documentation to evidence eligibility, such as a Centrelink or Tax Statement. However, it’s not mandatory to provide the documentation if you do not feel comfortable. Please read the more details on Griffith Scholarships website.

What file formats are accepted for supporting documentation attachments?

You may upload attachments in the following formats: -pdf, word, jpeg, excel, MP4, MP3 and AVI. We can only guarantee these formats are included.

What if I need to make changes to my application after submission, given my personal details and circumstances have changed?

There are limited fields that can be edited after submission. If you wish to make more changes to your application after submission, you will need to remove your application and start again.

Handy tip: we recommend you copy and save your statements before you remove your application. If you use the same email login as your previous application, your referee reports will carry forward to your new application within the current application around.

Refer “What can I edit the application after submission?” in the “Future student FAQ”/”Current student FAQ” for details).

I’ve submitted multiple scholarship applications, which one will you use?

We'll only consider your most recent application. Prior scholarship applications using other email addresses will be disregarded.

How many scholarship applications can I submit per application round?

You should only have one application in the system from 1 July to 30 June each year.

If you submit multiple application under different email accounts, we'll only consider your most recent application. Prior scholarship applications using other email addresses will be disregarded.

How do I know when scholarships close?

Each scholarship has its own key assessment date/s; these can be found on the Griffith Scholarships website.

How do I know if my scholarship application has been successfully submitted?

You can view the status of your scholarship application by logging into the application portal.  Alternatively, you can contact the Student Financial Support and Scholarships office by emailing scholarships@griffith.edu.au.

How will I know if I’m successful?

If you’re successful for any of our scholarships, a scholarship offer email will be sent to the email address used when registering for your application. We aim to notify successful applicants within 2-4 weeks of the key assessment date of each scholarship.  As we will continue to assess your submitted application for all scholarships you are eligible for, we will not notify you if you’ve been unsuccessful.

You cannot track the outcome of your scholarship application from the application portal.

How can I find out about the results of a specific scholarship?

If you would like an update on the outcome of a particular scholarship, please refer to the Griffith Scholarships website. Alternatively, please email scholarships@griffith.edu.au or call (07) 3735 7974 with the name of the scholarship and will provide you with an update on your application.

Do you notify unsuccessful students?

No, we only notify successful applicants by email. As we will continue to assess your submitted application for all scholarships you are eligible for, we will not notify you if you’ve been unsuccessful.

If at any time you are wanting to know the outcome of a particular scholarship, please refer to the Griffith Scholarships website. Alternatively, please email scholarships@griffith.edu.au or call (07) 3735 7974 with the name of the scholarship and will provide you with an update on your application.

Can I receive multiple scholarships at once?

This will depend on the scholarship/s, details which will be outlined in any terms and conditions of your emailed scholarship offer.

Will my application be assessed for new scholarships advertised after I submitted my application?

Yes, it will.  Once submitted, your application will remain current until 30 June, and we will consider your application for any new scholarships that become available during this time.

Can I delete my application after I accept a scholarship offer?

Yes, if you wish to, you can remove your scholarship application (this will not affect any accepted scholarship offers).

Are part-time students eligible for scholarships?

Yes, although some scholarships are only available to full-time students.

Are there any scholarships available for financial hardship?

Yes – you can locate these scholarships by selecting “Equity support” from the “Scholarships for” filter on the Griffith Scholarships website.  If you’re experiencing financial hardship, please answer “Yes” to “Are you applying for financial hardship scholarships” in the personal background section of your scholarship application.

I have been asked to provide my scholarship reference number by a third party. What is my scholarship reference number?

Griffith University scholarships do not have reference numbers. If you have been asked to provide your scholarship reference for Centrelink purposes, you can provide your Griffith student ID. If required, you can also provide a copy of your scholarship acceptance confirmation email which outlines all the details of your scholarship.

If further evidence is necessary, you can email scholarships@griffith.edu.au with your student ID and the name of your scholarship and we will provide you with a letter confirming details of your scholarship.

What can I provide as evidence of my existing Griffith Scholarship?

You can provide a copy of your scholarship acceptance confirmation email which outlines all the details of your scholarship.

If further evidence is necessary, you can email scholarships@griffith.edu.au with your Griffith student ID and the name of your scholarship and we will provide you with a letter confirming details of your scholarship.

When are scholarship payments made?

All payment details will be clearly outlined in your emailed scholarship offer. Unless specified otherwise, most scholarship payments are made as soon as possible after the trimester census date, provided you continue to meet the terms and conditions of your scholarship offer.

It’s after Census, why have I not received my scholarship payment yet?

Reasons you may not have received payment:

• Your bank details may be incorrect, and payment may have been rejected by the bank; we will contact you by email you if this is the case.
• You may not have accepted your scholarship offer.
• You may not have provided the Student Financial Support and Scholarships office with all the required information listed within your emailed offer.
• You may not have met the terms and conditions this trimester.
• You may be on a leave of absence.

If you have any further questions about your scholarship payment, please contact the Student Financial Support and Scholarships Office by emailing scholarships@griffith.edu.au and provide your Griffith student ID and name of scholarship.

When should I submit my scholarship application?

Scholarship application rounds open 1 July each year.  Once submitted, your application will remain current until 30 June. We recommend applying as soon as possible after 1 July, even if you haven’t yet applied or received your place offer to study at Griffith University.

Each scholarship has its own key assessment date/s; these can be found on the Griffith Scholarships website.

I’m a year 12 school leaver planning to study at Griffith University: when and how do I apply for Griffith scholarships?

For students who will start studies in the following year, you can apply anytime from 1 July, even if you haven’t yet applied or received your place offer to study at Griffith.

To apply, create an account using a personal email address and a password you'll remember. Creating an account secures your application details and allows you to save your application and come back to update it later.

Handy hint: Don't use your school email; when you graduate, you will lose access to it.

When you receive your Griffith place offer (and Griffith student ID number), you can add your Griffith student ID to your application – refer “What can I edit in my application after submission?” FAQ below.

I’ve received a Griffith University offer and a Griffith student ID number: how do I apply for Griffith scholarships?

You should apply as a future student - please refer to the future student checklist above.

Provide your Griffith student ID number in the Study Details section of the application.

I haven’t yet applied to study at Griffith University. Can I still apply for scholarships now?

Yes. You can apply from 1 July if you're starting your studies in the following year, even if you haven’t yet applied or received your place offer to study at Griffith.

You should apply as a future student - please refer to the future student checklist above.

You can add your program preferences in the application.

When you receive your Griffith place offer (and Griffith student ID number), you can add your Griffith student ID to your application – refer “What can I edit in my application after submission?” FAQ below.

I don’t have my ATAR/IB results yet. Can I submit my application now?

Yes, you can still submit your scholarship application.  Once you receive your ATAR/IB results, you can add it to your application – refer “What can I edit in my application after submission?” FAQ below.

Can I apply for scholarships if I’m enrolled or have completed the Head Start/GUESTS, EmpowerED program or as a Griffith College student?

Yes. You should apply as a future student - please refer to the future student checklist above.

For students who will start their Griffith University undergraduate or postgraduate by coursework studies in the following year, we recommend applying after 1 July, even if you haven’t yet applied or received your place offer to study at Griffith University.

I’m a mature age student, do I need to complete my secondary education history?

Yes, as a future student, you will need to complete this information.  If you do not have an ATAR or IB rank, please select “None of the above”.

What can I edit in my application after submission?

Once you have submitted your application, you can go back and ONLY:

• add referees
• add your Griffith student ID
• update ATAR/OP/IB results
• add a QTAC/UAC/OUA reference number
• upload supporting documents
• update mobile phone details.

If you wish to make further changes to your application, please refer, "What if I need to make changes to my application after submission, given my personal details and circumstances have changed?" in the General FAQs above.

Are QTAC’s Education Access Scheme (EAS) adjustments used to assess me for scholarships?

No – we use your unadjusted ATAR/IB/rank to determine your eligibility for our scholarships.

However, the information provided in your online scholarship application is assessed and ranked in accordance with the following Educational Disadvantage Assessment (EDA) categories:

1. Financial Hardship
2. Home Environment and Responsibilities
3. English Language Difficulty
4. Personal Illness and Disability
5. Educational Disruption
6. Relocation within Australia

For some scholarships, Griffith may use your EDA score to adjust your ATAR/IB/rank.

When should I submit a new scholarship application?

Scholarship application rounds open 1 July each year.  Once submitted, your application will remain current until 30 June. We recommend applying as soon as possible after 1 July – this way, your application will be assessed for all available scholarship opportunities.

Each scholarship has its own key assessment date/s; these can be found on the Griffith Scholarships website.

How do I apply for Griffith scholarships?

You should apply using Griffith ID Single Sign-On - refer to the current student checklist above.

Log in via Griffith ID Single Sign-On to create an application. This enables the application form to automatically populate with your current study information pulled directly from Griffith’s student system.

Creating an account secures your application details and allows you to save your application and come back to update it later. Once submitted, your application will remain current until 30 June.

What can I edit in my application after submission?

Once you have submitted your application, you can go back and ONLY:

• add referees
• upload supporting documents
• update mobile phone details.

If you wish to make further changes to your application, please refer, "What if I need to make changes to my application after submission, given my personal details and circumstances have changed?" in the General FAQs above.

I'm a current or past Head Start/GUESTS, EmpowerED program participant or Griffith College student. Should I apply as a current student?

No, you should apply as a future student - refer to the "Future student checklist" and "Future student FAQ" section for more information about the application process.

My application is showing incorrect study load details (e.g. part time, where I’m a full-time student). Can I amend this information?

No. Your study details are pulled directly from Griffith’s student system at the time you start your scholarship application. If you’re enrolled in Trimester 3, you may have a reduced study load at the time of applying for scholarships. There is no need to notify us if this happens as we always verify your enrolment load at the time we assess your application.