Global Alumni Scholarship

The following requirements must be met in order to be deemed eligible for the Global Alumni Scholarship:

• Applicants must undertake a full award program at a postgraduate level and must have a valid offer to commence the course prior to applying for the scholarship.
• The scholarship is not intended to support professional development related to employment, including specialised short courses, management training, or non-award professional programs.
• Applicants currently enrolled in an overseas institution with at least half of their degree remaining are also eligible to apply.
• Applicants should either demonstrate current engagement with Bond University or express a strong desire for future opportunities with the institution.

You will need the following information to complete your application:

• Personal contact details.
• CV/Resume.
• Statement of Application (250–500 words max), addressing your eligibility based on the selection criteria. Please include details such as the benefits you expect to gain if awarded the scholarship, your reasons for choosing the nominated institution and study program, and the outcomes you foresee as a result.
• At least one professional referee must be provided to support this application.
• Education details including transcripts (other than Bond).
• Evidence of acceptance (e.g. letter of offer/enrolment/acceptance) from you nominated institution.
• Applicants are required to provide key financial details:
  i.    Salary/income
  ii.    Cost of the program
  iii.    Other financial support being received
   

To be awarded the Global Alumni Scholarship, applicants must be a graduate of Bond University.  Australian and international undergraduate and postgraduate alumni are all eligible. Key factors considered include:

• Personal academic merit
• Demonstrated and / or potential leadership
• Citizenship and community service
• Demonstrated commitment to study
• Referee statements outlining the applicant’s abilities
• Academic excellence and/or international prominence of the nominated institution 

Note: Successful applicants are required to submit a report each year during their studies abroad and upon completion. The report will provide a general overview of the applicant’s ongoing study experience at the host institution, as well as detailing how the funds have been used. Any unused portion of the scholarship will be returned to the University with their completion report.

Alumni wishing to further their study at Bond University are not eligible for the Global Alumni Scholarship. If you are looking to further your studies at Bond University, we have a range of other scholarships available which we encourage you to apply for. Explore our other scholarships here. You may also be eligible for a Bond University loyalty discount.

Applications open: 10 June 2026

Applications close: 10 July 2026