Embark on your
educational journey in Australia! Exciting news: the Charles Darwin University
Scholarship is now open. This article provides a detailed overview of the
scholarship, its benefits, and a step-by-step guide to the application process.
The Charles Darwin
University Scholarship for 2025-2026 is available for international students
and covers undergraduate, master's, PhD, and training programs. There are two
fully funded scholarships and four partially funded scholarships that cover up
to 50% of tuition fees.
Charles Darwin University is a forward-thinking institution rooted in social justice, sustainability, creativity, and collective effort. It's a place where anyone can pursue their passion to make a difference, no matter the scale.
Scholarship
Summary
- Level of Study: Undergraduate / Masters / PhD /
Training
- Institution(s): Charles Darwin University
- Study in: Australia
- Deadline: Varies per Scholarship (Click here)
Check out this: how-to-get-offer-letter.
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
several types of scholarships:
- Vice-Chancellor’s International High Achievers
Scholarships (VCIHAS): This
scholarship covers 50% or 25% of the tuition fees for the entire duration
of an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree.
- CDU Global Excellence Award: This scholarship provides 50% tuition coverage for the
first year of an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree and 10%
for the following years.
- CDU Global Leader Award: This scholarship covers 25% of tuition fees for the
first year of an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree and 10%
for the subsequent years.
- CDU Global Achiever Award: This scholarship offers 15% tuition coverage for the
first year of study in an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree.
- Vocational Education and Training (VET) Distinction
Scholarship: This scholarship provides a
one-time payment of $3,000 towards the first year’s tuition fees for a
Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification.
- Higher Degree by Research: These scholarships are fully funded.
- Northern Territory Scholarships: These scholarships, valued at $12,000, are awarded
based on academic excellence, leadership, and community involvement. They
are available for undergraduate and postgraduate Higher Education and
contribute to tuition fees.
Eligibility Criteria for Charles Darwin University Scholarships:
You can apply for a Charles
Darwin University Scholarships if you:
- Required Language: English
- Eligible Countries: All World Countries
- Submit a demonstrated record of academic excellence and
high achievement in previous relevant studies and qualifications
- Must meet the University’s academic and English entry
requirement
- Hold an offer of admission to the degree at CDU.
- Not hold a scholarship from an Australian or foreign
sponsoring agency
- Not hold a current Australian Citizenship, Australian
Permanent Resident or New Zealand Citizenship.
Conditions of the scholarship for awardees
- Maintain a full-time enrolment of 40 credit points each
semester;
- Pay the remaining balance of your tuition on or before
the start of each semester; the tuition fee scholarship will be credited
directly to your student account up to two weeks after census date each
semester
- Maintain satisfactory academic progress each semester
in the degree at CDU, with minimum GPA of 5.3 and with no fail grade in
any subject;
- The scholarship is neither transferrable for cash, nor
refundable and cannot be transferred to another person, course or year
- Awardees must be paying international fees and not
domestic fees
- Not withdraw or take a leave of absence
from the units or course of study, without prior approval of the Office of
International Services;
- Awardees must abide by the Student of the
University By-laws.
- Awardees are required to inform the International
Office via email international@cdu.edu.au of any visa status changes
immediately as this may result in a termination of the scholarship
The documents required for the Charles Darwin University Scholarship:
1. Completed Application Form: The official scholarship application form provided by the university.
2. Academic Transcripts: Certified copies of your academic records from previous institutions attended.
3. English Language Proficiency Test Results: Scores from tests like IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent, if your previous studies were not in English.
4. Personal Statement: A written statement explaining why you are applying for the scholarship, your academic and career goals, and how the scholarship will help you achieve them.
5. Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume: An up-to-date CV detailing your academic qualifications, work experience, and any relevant extracurricular activities.
6. References/Letters of Recommendation: Letters from teachers, professors, or employers who can attest to your academic and personal qualities.
7. Passport Copy: A copy of your passport to verify your identity and nationality.
8. Research Proposal (for PhD applicants): A detailed proposal outlining your intended research, including objectives, methodology, and expected outcomes.
9. Portfolio (if applicable): For courses that require a portfolio (e.g., art or design programs), you may need to submit samples of your work.
Please follow the
following steps to avail this scholarship:
1. Select the scholarship
of your choice.
2. Download application
form of the respective scholarship.
3. Submit with your
application for admission to a degree program at CDU.
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