One of the world's leading institutions focusing on the tropics, Australia's James Cook University is surrounded by the spectacular ecosystems of the rainforest of the wet tropics, the dry savannahs, and the iconic Great Barrier Reef.

Its unique location enables students from Australia and overseas to study in a diverse physical environment unparalleled by any University in the world.

JCU is a multi campus University with its main campuses located in Townsville and Cairns in Northern Queensland.

Over 3,500 students study at JCU Cairns, with about 10% coming from overseas. It houses state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities including the Australian Tropical Forest Institute, the Australian Tropical Herbarium, and the Mosquito Research Centre, which was substantially funded by the Gates Foundation.

The School of Marine and Tropical Biology in particular has a focus on tropical systems and is a leading research and education centre in the field.

Three types of Cowan Grants are offered within the School of Marine and Tropical Biology at JCU Cairns:
1. General Education Expenses Grant
2. Undergraduate Degree Grant
3. Post Graduate Degree Travel Grant

Further information about James Cook University is available on the website www.jcu.edu.au

For further information about scholarships and grants contact:
Mrs Leanne Shillitoe - Administration Officer, School Marine and Tropical Biology (Cairns)
James Cook University, PO Box 6811, Cairns QLD 4870
Phone (07) 4042 1086 Fax (07) 4042 1319 Email leanne.shillitoe@jcu.edu.au