Great news! The Charles Darwin University Scholarship is now open for applications. In this article, we’ll explain everything about this scholarship, including its benefits and the step-by-step application process.
What is the Charles Darwin University Scholarship?
The Charles Darwin University (CDU) Scholarship 2025-2026 is a funded program for international students. It is available for undergraduate, master’s, PhD, and training courses.
- Fully Funded Scholarships: Two types of scholarships cover all expenses.
- Partially Funded Scholarships: Four types of scholarships cover up to 50% of tuition fees.
Why Choose Charles Darwin University?
Charles Darwin University is a modern institution founded on values like social justice, sustainability, creativity, and teamwork. It’s a place where anyone can follow their passion and work toward making a difference—no matter how big or small their dreams are.
Scholarship Summary
- Level of Study: Undergraduate, Master’s, PhD, Training
- Institution(s): Charles Darwin University
- Study Location: Australia
- Application Deadline: Varies by scholarship (check official website for details)
Courses Offered
Any Undergraduate or Postgraduate Coursework Degree offered at the University.
- Accounting
- Business
- Community Services & Social Work
- Creative Arts & Design
- Culinary Arts
- Education
- Enabling Courses
- Engineering
- Exercise & Sport Science
- Hair & Beauty Services
- Health
- Humanities & Social Sciences
- Humanitarian, Emergency & Disaster Management
- Indigenous Knowledges
- IT & Network Engineering
- Languages
- Law & Legal Studies
- Nursing
- Primary Industries
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Science, Environmental Science & Management
- Tourism, Hospitality & Food
- Trades
Scholarship Coverage
Charles Darwin University offers various scholarships with different benefits:
- Vice-Chancellor’s International High Achievers Scholarships (VCIHAS)
- Applicable for undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degrees.
- Covers 50% or 25% of tuition fees for the full course duration.
- CDU Global Excellence Award
- Applicable for undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degrees.
- Covers 50% of tuition fees for the first year and 10% for subsequent years.
- CDU Global Leader Award
- Applicable for undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degrees.
- Covers 25% of tuition fees for the first year and 10% for subsequent years.
- CDU Global Achiever Award
- Applicable for undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degrees.
- Covers 15% of tuition fees for the first year of study.
- Vocational Education and Training (VET) Distinction Scholarship
- Applicable for Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualifications.
- Offers a one-time payment of $3,000 toward the first year’s tuition fees.
- Higher Degree by Research Scholarships
- Fully funded scholarships for research degrees.
- Northern Territory Scholarships
- Recognize academic merit, leadership, and community engagement.
- Available for Higher Education (undergraduate and postgraduate).
- Provides $12,000, contributing toward tuition fees.
Eligibility Criteria for Charles Darwin University Scholarships
You can apply for a Charles Darwin University Scholarship if you meet the following requirements:
- Language Requirement: English proficiency.
- Eligible Countries: Open to students from all countries around the world.
- Academic Excellence: Must have a proven record of academic achievement in previous studies and qualifications.
- Entry Requirements: Must meet CDU’s academic and English language entry requirements.
- Offer of Admission: Must hold an offer of admission to a degree program at CDU.
- No Other Scholarships: You should not hold a scholarship from any Australian or foreign sponsoring agency.
- Residency: You must not be an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or New Zealand citizen.
Conditions for Scholarship Awardees
- Full-time Enrollment: Must maintain full-time enrollment, with 40 credit points each semester.
- Tuition Fees: Pay the remaining balance of your tuition fees before each semester starts; the scholarship will be credited to your student account up to two weeks after the census date each semester.
- Academic Progress: Maintain satisfactory academic progress with a minimum GPA of 5.3 and no failing grades in any subject.
- Non-Transferable: The scholarship cannot be exchanged for cash, refunded, or transferred to another person, course, or year.
- International Fees: Awardees must be paying international fees, not domestic fees.
- Withdrawal/Leave of Absence: Do not withdraw from or take a leave of absence from courses without prior approval from the Office of International Services.
- University By-laws: Awardees must comply with CDU’s student by-laws.
- Visa Status: Inform the International Office via email (international@cdu.edu.au) of any visa status changes, as this may lead to the termination of the scholarship.
How to Apply for Charles Darwin University Scholarships?
Please follow the following steps to avail this scholarship:
- Select the scholarship of your choice.
- Download application form of the respective scholarship.
- Submit with your application for admission to a degree program at CDU.
To know more about Charles Darwin University Scholarship, please visit official website: