ACU Executive Dean’s International Scholarship (EDIS) 2025
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About This Scholarship
The ACU Executive Dean’s International Scholarship (EDIS) 2025 is offered by Australian Catholic University (ACU). This prestigious scholarship is specifically designed to provide financial assistance to high-achieving international students embarking on their undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degrees at ACU.
The scholarship aims to acknowledge and reward academic excellence by offering a significant tuition fee reduction annually. This reduction can range from 5% to 20% and is dependent on the specific faculty and year of study. This initiative supports eligible international students in pursuing their academic goals in Australia.
Applications for this scholarship are primarily assessed based on academic merit. Eligible candidates are automatically considered during their admission process to ACU, eliminating the need for a separate scholarship application. This simplifies the process for prospective students.
Key dates for this scholarship include an application start date of July 29, 2025, and a final application deadline of December 31, 2026. For any queries, students can contact the university directly at international@acu.edu.au or +61 2 9739 2367.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered eligible for the ACU Executive Dean’s International Scholarship (EDIS) 2025, applicants must meet the following criteria:
• The applicant must be an international student.
• They must be applying for an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree in any field offered by Australian Catholic University.
• A strong academic record is essential, demonstrated by a GPA equivalent to 5.5 on ACU’s 7-point scale in their most recent academic studies.
• Applicants must not be currently attending ACU as a Study Abroad or Exchange student.
• Enrollment must be at an Australian campus of ACU; online, exchange, or study abroad students are not eligible.
Important Note: Applicants who are already receiving ACU’s Flourishing Lives Scholarship or International Launch Scholarship will only be granted the higher value award if multiple scholarships are offered. This scholarship does not stack with other major ACU international scholarships, ensuring fairness and equitable distribution of aid.
Required Documents
While a separate scholarship application is not required, applicants must submit the standard admission documents to Australian Catholic University for their chosen course. These typically include:
• A valid passport and visa to confirm international student status.
• Official academic transcripts and certificates from all previous educational institutions. These documents are crucial for assessing academic merit.
• A grading system explanation if the academic transcripts are from a different country and use a non-standard grading scale, to facilitate proper evaluation against ACU’s system.
Ensure all documents are complete and submitted as part of your university admission application to be automatically considered for this scholarship. Incomplete applications may not be eligible for consideration.
How to Apply
The application process for the ACU Executive Dean’s International Scholarship (EDIS) 2025 is streamlined, as no separate scholarship application is required for eligible candidates. Follow these general steps for admission to Australian Catholic University to be considered:
1. Initiate Application: Navigate to the official Australian Catholic University website and begin your application for an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree. You will typically find an 'Apply Now' section on their international student admissions page.
2. Registration and Login: If you are a new applicant, register for an account on the university's application portal. If you already have an account from previous interactions, log in using your registered credentials (e.g., Gmail, mobile number, or email ID).
3. Complete Admission Application: Fill out all necessary sections of the university admission application form thoroughly. Ensure all required documents, such as academic transcripts, certificates, and proof of identity, are uploaded accurately and on time according to the university's guidelines.
4. Automatic Consideration: All applicants who meet the eligibility criteria for the EDIS 2025 will be automatically considered for the scholarship during their admission assessment. The university will evaluate your academic merit as part of the standard admission process, making the scholarship application integrated with your course application.
Successful scholarship recipients will typically be notified alongside their offer of admission or shortly thereafter. For any specific queries regarding admissions or scholarship consideration, please contact the Australian Catholic University International Admissions office.