Introduction
Charles Darwin University (CDU) is a public university located in Darwin, the capital city of Australia’s Northern Territory. Established in 2003, it is named after the famous naturalist Charles Darwin and has multiple campuses across the Northern Territory and in other parts of Australia.
CDU offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in fields such as business, education, engineering, health, law, science, and the arts. It is known for its strong focus on Indigenous education, with a high percentage of Indigenous students and staff.
CDU has a diverse student population, with students from over 50 countries studying on its campuses. The university is also recognized for its research activities, particularly in areas such as tropical and desert knowledge, health, and education.
Vice-Chancellor's International High Achievers Scholarships (VCIHAS)
About the scholarship
CDU offers a limited number of scholarships for international students who have a record of academic excellence and high achievement. These scholarships cover 50% of the tuition fee for the full duration of the undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree. The scholarship cannot be transferred for cash, refunded, or transferred to another person, semester, course, or year.
Eligibility
This scholarship is available to international students who wish to commence their studies in the second semester of 2023. To be eligible, the applicant must meet the University’s academic and English language requirements for their chosen course, and have a minimum overall score of 95% in their highest completed qualification.
The applicant must be an international student who will pay international student fees and must not hold any other scholarships from an Australian or foreign sponsoring agency.
To retain the scholarship, the recipient must maintain their international student status, pay their portion of the tuition fees on time, maintain satisfactory academic progress with a minimum GPA of 5.3 and no fail grade in any unit, and maintain a full-time enrolment of 40 credit points (0.5 EFTSL) each semester. They may be allowed to reduce their study load or take a leave of absence for the semester with prior approval.
How to apply
To apply for this scholarship, you need to follow the steps below:
Step 1: Apply to study at CDU
You need to apply for admission to a degree program at CDU for the second semester of 2023. You must meet the University’s academic and English language entry requirements for your chosen course.
Step 2: Submit your application for the VCIHAS
After you have received an offer of admission from CDU, you can apply for the VCIHAS scholarship by submitting a supporting statement of up to 600 words outlining why you should be awarded the scholarship.
If you want to increase the chance of being selected, our team is happy to help. Contact us at [email protected] or fill out the enquiry form, then we will provide you with strategies and advice on how to prepare your documents and present yourself to become a strong candidate – all for free!
CDU Global Merit Scholarship 2023 - 2024
About the scholarship
The CDU Global Merit Scholarship for 2023-2024 offers 30% off the tuition fees for new international students.
Eligibility
To be eligible for this scholarship, students must:
Be an international student studying full-time at CDU
Meet the academic and English language requirements for their chosen course
The scholarship is valid for the duration of the course, subject to meeting academic progression requirements.
How to apply
This scholarship is awarded based on academic merit, and there is no need for a separate application. The scholarship is automatically awarded to students who meet the eligibility criteria and are accepted to study at CDU.
2023 CDU International College Pathway Scholarship
About the scholarship
The scholarship applies to specific courses offered by CDU International College, including the International Foundation Studies Program (ZFSP02), Diploma of Business Studies (YIBST1), Diploma of Information Technology (YINTI1), and Accelerated International Masters Qualifying Program (ZAMQP2). It covers up to 20% of the tuition fee for the enrolled course only.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Apply to start a pathway program at CDU International College in 2023.
- Meet the University’s academic and English language requirements for the chosen course.
- Be classified as an international fee-paying student.
- Not hold any other scholarships from an Australian or foreign government agency.
How to apply
This scholarship is awarded based on academic merit, and there is no need for a separate application. The scholarship is automatically awarded to students who meet the eligibility criteria and are accepted to study at CDU.
2023 ELICOS Scholarship
About the scholarship
Eligible applicants will be automatically assessed after submitting their application for an ELICOS course. The scholarship covers up to 20% of the tuition fee.
Eligibility
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must:
- Apply to commence study in 2023 for an ELICOS course
- Meet the University’s academic and English language entry requirements for their chosen course
- Be classified as an international fee-paying student
- Not hold another Australian or other government sponsorship agency scholarship.
Dili International School Scholarship
About the scholarship
Five graduates of DIS per year, commencing in S1 2024 and S1 2025, who meet the English and academic entry requirements, will be awarded tuition fee and accommodation scholarships. The scholarship will reduce the overall fees paid to $AUD12,900 per annum.
Elligibility
To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Commence any CDU Darwin undergraduate program for on-campus study from Semester 1, 2024 or Semester 1, 2025.
- Enroll in a full-time study mode.
- Meet the University’s academic and English language entry requirements for their chosen course.
- Be an international student who pays international student fees.
- Have completed their DIS Y12 qualification and ATAR as an international student.
To continue receiving the scholarship, the recipient must meet the following criteria:
- Remain an international student liable for international student fees.
- Pay their portion of the tuition fees on or before the payment due date (first day of teaching) of each semester.
- Maintain satisfactory academic progress each semester with a minimum GPA of 5.3 and without receiving a fail grade in any unit.
- Maintain a full-time enrolment of 40 credit points (0.5 EFTSL) each semester or obtain approval to reduce their study load or take a leave of absence for the semester.
Selection Criteria
To be considered for the scholarship, applicants must have completed their DIS high school Y12 equivalent qualification and achieved an ATAR score that meets the entry requirements for their chosen undergraduate program. Additionally, applicants must provide a supporting statement of up to 600 words explaining why they should be awarded the scholarship.
If you want to increase the chance of being selected, our team is happy to help. Contact us at [email protected] or fill out the enquiry form, then we will provide you with strategies and advice on how to prepare your documents and present yourself to become a strong candidate – all for free!