John Willett International Scholarship at Griffith University 2025-2026 (Award up to 50% of tuition fees) DeadlineNot Specified

The founding Vice Chancellor of Griffith University, Professor John Willett (1922 – 1993) is remembered by many people throughout Australia as an academic and organisation builder of insight, innovation and drive. In memory of Professor Willett’s work in management education, particularly in Asia, a fund was established to provide a scholarship for students from selected countries in Asia within the Griffith Business School, formerly the Graduate School of Management.

The John Willett International Scholarship will offer a 50% tuition fee waiver for a maximum period of two years for the selected recipient to complete their Master of Global Development at Griffith. This will provide an opportunity for the recipient to acquire knowledge and skills needed to promote global sustainable development.

This Scholarship will normally be offered once every two years, from 2022.

About Griffith University

The remarkable people who better our world, the remarkable experiences that transform people and communities, and the remarkable contributions that change the future forever. We know success often comes from being an exception to the norm—challenging convention, adapting and innovating, creating bold new trends and pioneering solutions ahead of their time. At Griffith, remarkable is the norm. Since we started teaching over 40 years ago, we’ve been deeply connected to the Asian region, socially conscious and environmentally aware, an integral part of the community and heavily industry…

Griffith University John Willett International Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Griffith University John Willett International Scholarship

Benefits up to 50% of tuition fees

Griffith University John Willett International Scholarship Courses

• Global Development

Requirements for Griffith University John Willett International Scholarship Qualification

To be eligible you must:

• Be a citizen of a country other than Australia or New Zealand, from one of the following countries: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, People’s Republic of China, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand or Vietnam.
• Have a minimum  GPA  in previous studies of 4.0 or above on a 7-point scale or equivalent.
• Have applied to study the Master of Global Development at Griffith by the scholarship application closing date. Applicants must be a new commencing student in this program.
• Satisfy all academic and English language entry requirements for the chosen postgraduate coursework program.
• Be a full-time student commencing in Trimester 1.

Interview date, Process and Venue for Griffith University John Willett International Scholarship

1. To receive the scholarship you will need to accept both your program offer and the scholarship by the deadline. If you don’t accept the scholarship by the date specified in your Scholarship Offer, the scholarship will be withdrawn.
2. Once you start studying at Griffith the scholarship will be applied prior to the census date of each trimester on meeting the ongoing enrolment requirements (see below). You must pay the remaining balance of fees, based on your enrolment, by census date.
3. To maintain the scholarship deduction you must be enrolled full-time and making progress in your studies that meets your student visa requirements, and/or meet the requirements of your program of study, unless credit prevents full-time enrolment.

Application Deadline

Not Specified

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Griffith University on www.griffith.edu.au to applyFollow these steps to apply and we will let you know if you have been successful.

Application closing date for Trimester 1 2026

Apply by: 26 January 2026

Receive outcome by: 13 February 2026

Apply for the scholarship

Process

1. Apply to study the Master of Global Development at Griffith University.
2. Apply for the scholarship by the closing date. You will need to include academic records and a personal statement that outlines your merit for the scholarship based on your academic results, your reasons for wanting to study overseas and how you will apply what you have learned to address the Sustainable Development Goals in your country or region.
3. Your scholarship application will be reviewed and assessed by a panel, and any decision made will be final.
4. We will let you know the outcome of your application.

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