About this scholarship

 
Each year the National Security College may offer an award known as the National Security College Student Excellence Scholarship.
 
The objective of the Award is to support a high achieving student to study the Master of National Security Policy. This Award is aimed at supporting a student to undertake studies on campus at the NSC. 
 
Funding for this Award has been provided by the National Security College.

Field of study

National Security Policy

Duration

Payments made for program duration

Eligibility

Scholarship type

Academic

Student type

Domestic

Study level

Postgraduate/Masters, and Graduate certificate

Selection bases

Academic merit

The Award is available each year to a commencing ANU student who:
  1. is a domestic student; and
  2. receives an offer of admission to the Master of National Security Policy.

Ongoing eligibility

Continuation based on academic performance

6 month extension available.

Key scholarship details

 

Application period

Open for applications

01-Sep-2026 to 30-Nov-2026


Value

$24,000 per annum. This is a cash payment scholarship worth a maximum of $36,000 over 72 units of study ($24,000 per annum).


Number of scholarships awarded

1 on offer

Payments made per semester


Application requirement

An application is required for this scholarship.

Additional information

The scholarship offers a stipend of a maximum of $36,000 ($24,000 per annum) paid in equal instalments at the beginning of each semester, for the duration of the program (up to 72 units).
 
The recipient is responsible for making payment of all tuition fees by the prescribed date as set out by the University each session. Recipients of the Award are responsible for the costs of books, study materials, accommodation and all other costs of study.

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Contact us

ANU Coursework Scholarship Office

If you have any questions about this scholarship, reach out to our team.

coursework.scholarships@anu.edu.au