Charles Darwin University Scholarships for International Students

Charles Darwin University (CDU) offers a diverse range of scholarships designed to support international students in achieving their dream of studying abroad. These scholarships aim to recognise and reward academic excellence, leadership potential, and a commitment to making a positive global impact.

Some CDU scholarships are fully funded, while others provide partial financial support, covering up to 50% of tuition fees. They are available across various levels of study, including undergraduate, postgraduate, PhD, research, pathway, and training programs—making CDU an attractive choice for talented students from around the world. 

Charles Darwin University (CDU) Scholarships for International Students 2025

Charles Darwin University (CDU) offers a diverse range of scholarships to support international students pursuing undergraduate, postgraduate, research, and pathway programs. These scholarships are designed to reward academic excellence, encourage leadership, and make studying in Australia more affordable.

Vice-Chancellor’s International High Achievers Scholarship

Awarded to international students with outstanding academic results. This scholarship is highly competitive and supports students with up to half of their tuition fees.

• Benefit: 50% coverage of tuition fees (for the full duration of the course).
• Eligibility:
  • Must be an international student.
  • Overall 95% or equivalent in the highest qualification.
  • Meet English language entry requirements.
  • Cannot hold another scholarship.
• Selection Criteria: Based on academic merit and a supporting statement (up to 600 words).
• Terms: Must maintain a minimum GPA of 5.3 and pass all units to retain the award.

CDU Global Merit Scholarship

Provides partial tuition fee reductions for international students starting undergraduate or postgraduate coursework programs.

• Benefit: 30% reduction of tuition fees (applied for the course duration).
• Eligibility:
  • Must be an international student.
  • Meet academic and English language entry requirements.
  • Cannot hold another scholarship.
  • Not applicable for current CDU students.
• Terms: Only for on-campus, full-time study. Not transferable between courses.

CDU International College Pathway Scholarship

Designed for students starting a CDU International College pathway program before progressing to a degree.

• Benefit: 20% coverage of tuition fees for eligible pathways (first year only).
• Eligible Programs: Diploma of Information Technology, Diploma of Business Studies, International Foundation Studies, and Accelerated Master’s Qualifying Program.
• Eligibility:
  
  • Must be an international, fee-paying student.
  • Based on academic merit.
  • Cannot hold another scholarship.
• Terms: Awarded for the first year only; non-refundable and non-transferable.

Australian Northern Territory Government Scholarships

Scholarships funded by the Northern Territory Government to encourage international students to study in the region.

• Benefit: AUD 12,000 for undergraduate and postgraduate students; AUD 7,500 for VET students.
• Eligibility:
  • Must be an international student (not a PR or citizen of Australia).
  • Meet academic and English language requirements.
  • Demonstrate leadership and academic excellence.
  • Cannot hold another scholarship except the CDU Global Merit.
• Terms: Acceptance requires signing a scholarship agreement, administered jointly by CDU and StudyNT.

CDU Bachelor of Nursing Scholarship 2025

Supports international students entering the Bachelor of Nursing program.

• Benefit: Up to 20% reduction in tuition fees.
• Eligibility:
  • International student with an offer for the Bachelor of Nursing.
  • Meet academic and English language entry requirements.
• Terms: Automatically assessed upon course application; non-transferable.

CDU International College Merit Scholarship

For international students beginning pathway programs at CDU International College with high academic performance.

• Benefit: Up to 30% off first-year tuition fees.
• Eligibility:
  • International student with an unconditional offer in an eligible pathway.
  • Meet academic and English entry requirements.
• Terms: Only valid for the first year of study; cannot be deferred beyond intake.
  

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