A public institution in Australia, Charles Darwin University has eight satellite campuses spread across various metropolitan and rural areas, and its main campus is located in Darwin. Following the merging of Centralian College, the Menzies School of Health Research, and Northern Territory University, it began in 2003. In the QS World University Rankings 2024, it ranks #601-610. In the list of Best Global Universities, Charles Darwin University comes #959. According to Times Higher Education, Charles Darwin University holds the 401st position globally.
Charles Darwin University Scholarships for international students provide various stimulating and ample awards to assist international students traveling worldwide in attending CDU. These scholarships are available to new overseas students starting undergraduate or graduate studies there.
Vice-Chancellor’s International High Achievers Scholarships (VCIHAS)
About the Charles Darwin University Scholarships for international students:
A certain number of scholarships are available from CDU to international students who demonstrate exceptional academic performance and excellent success.
The scholarship cannot be transferred to another student, semester, course, or year, nor is it refundable or transferable for cash.
| What you’ll receive | The scholarship applies to an undergraduate coursework degree covering 50% of the tuition fee for the full duration of the course. |
| Applications close | S1 2024 – 13 January 2024 (11:59 PM ACST)S2 2024 – 13 June 2024 (11:59 PM ACST) |
| How to apply | https://www.cdu.edu.au/international/how-apply |
Eligibility Criteria
- To begin studying in S1 or S2 2024 (the intake that is offered initially), the applicant must apply.
- Must fulfill the academic and English language proficiency standards the university sets for their chosen course.
- The applicant must obtain a minimum of 95% overall in their highest completed qualification.
- The student must study abroad and pay foreign tuition.
- The applicant cannot be the recipient of another scholarship from a foreign or Australian sponsor.
Selection Criteria
- Overall score in their highest completed qualification
- supporting essays (up to 600 words) explaining their merit for a scholarship
Duration
The scholarship’s duration is the shortest amount of time needed to finish the course or when any of the following conditions apply:
- The maximum Scholarship value has been exhausted
- You have completed your course
- You no longer meet the ongoing eligibility of the scholarship
Ongoing Eligibility
The recipient of the grant needs to fulfill all requirements to keep the scholarship:
- Maintain your status as an international student for which you must pay fees.
- On or before the first day of classes of each semester, they must pay their share of the tuition.
- Maintain a GPA of 5.3 and no failing grades in any units while making good academic progress each semester.
- Every semester, students must remain enrolled full-time at 40 credit points (0.5 EFTSL) unless they are granted permission to lower their course load or take a leave of absence.
CDU Global Merit Scholarship 2023 – 2024
| Scholarship Value | 30% of tuition fees for new students |
| Length of Scholarship | Course duration |
| Number Available | Unlimited |
| Opening Date | Now |
| Study Level | TAFE, Undergraduate |
| Citizenship | International |
| Study Load | Full time |
| Study Mode | On-campus |
Dili International School Scholarship
Thanks to the scholarships, five students will be able to pay for their three-year bachelor’s degree. Enrolling in a bachelor’s program will cost students the equivalent of $USD 9000 per year. CDU covers the remaining costs for tuition and housing at the CDU on-campus residence halls.
| Scholarship Offer | Five DIS graduates per year in S1 2024 and S1 2025 who meet academic admission requirements and demonstrate English proficiency will be eligible for lodging and tuition scholarships. This will bring the total annual fee payment to $AUD12,900. |
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must begin any undergraduate program at CDU Darwin in Semester 1 of 2024, or Semester 1 of 2025 if they plan to study on campus.
- Enter a state of full-time study.
- For their selected course, applicants must fulfill the academic English requirement set by the university.
- must be enrolled abroad and paying for education abroad.
- International students who have obtained their DIS Y12 qualification and ATAR can apply.
Selection Criteria
- DIS high school Y12 equivalent certification completed, as well as an ATAR score that satisfies program entry requirements.
- supporting statement (no more than 600 words) explaining the reasons a scholarship should be given to a DIS student.
Ongoing Eligibility
The grantee must fulfill each of the following requirements to keep the scholarship:
- Maintain your status as an international student for which you must pay fees.
- They must pay their share of the tuition on or before the first day of classes each semester.
- Ensure you make adequate academic progress each semester, maintaining a minimum GPA of 5.3 and no failing grades in any units.
- Students must have permission to cut back on their study hours or maintain a full-time enrollment of 40 credit points (0.5 EFTSL) per semester.
