International student scholarships

Applications open

Mid July for semester 1 and 2 intakes for the following year

Applications close

Semester 1 intake - 30 November the prior year (11:59PM ACST)
Semester 2 intake - 15 May of that year (11:59PM ACST) 

What you'll receive

The scholarship applies to an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree covering 50% or 25% of the tuition fee for the full duration of the course.

About the scholarship

CDU offers a limited number of scholarships for international students who have a record of academic excellence and high achievement. 
The scholarship is neither transferable for cash nor refundable and cannot be transferred to another person, semester, course or year;

Eligibility Criteria 

• Applicant must apply to commence study in 2020
• Applicants must meet the University's academic and English language entry requirement for their chosen course;
• Applicant must have a minimum overall score of 85% in their highest completed qualification
• Applicant must be an international student on a student visa;
• Applicant must not hold another scholarship from an Australian or foreign sponsoring agency

Selection Criteria 

• Overall score in their highest completed qualification
• Supporting statement (up to 500 words) outlining why you should be awarded a scholarship
• Two referees reports (academic or professional) supporting your scholarship application

Duration

The duration of the Scholarship is the minimum time in which the course can be completed or when one of the following is true:

• The maximum Scholarship value has been exhausted;
• You have completed your course;
• You no longer meet the ongoing eligibility of the scholarship.

Ongoing Eligibility  

In order to retain the scholarship, the recipient must meet all the following:

• Continue to be 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 with no fail grade in any unit;
• Maintain a full-time enrolment of 40 credit points (0.5 EFTSL) each semester or have approval to reduce their study load or take a leave of absence for the semester;

How to apply

Download the application form and submit it with your application for admission to a degree program at CDU.

APPLICATION FORM

REFEREES REPORT

What happens next?

The outcome of your application will be notified to you by email within a month of the closing date of the scholarship.

Applications open

Mid July for semester 1 and 2 intakes for the following year

Applications close

Semester 1 intake - 30 November the prior year (11:59PM ACST)
Semester 2 intake - 15 May of that year (11:59PM ACST)

What you'll receive

The scholarships applies to an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree covering 50% of the tuition fee for the first year of study and 10% in subsequent years.

About the scholarship

CDU Global offers a limited number of CDU Global Excellence Scholarships to international students who have a record of academic excellence and high achievement. The scholarship is neither transferable for cash nor refundable and cannot be transferred to another person, semester, course or year;

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicant must apply to commence study in 2020
• Applicants must meet the University’s academic and English language entry requirements for their chosen course;
• Applicant must have a minimum overall score of 80% in their highest completed qualification;
• Applicant must be an international student on a student visa;
• Applicant must not hold another scholarship from an Australian or foreign sponsorship agency

Selection Criteria

• Overall score in their highest completed qualification
• Submit a statement (up to 500 words) outlining why you should be awarded a scholarship
• Two referees reports (academic or professional) supporting your scholarship application

Duration

The duration of the Scholarship is the minimum time in which the course can be completed or when one of the following is true:

• The maximum Scholarship value has been exhausted;
• You have completed your course;
• You no longer meet the ongoing eligibility of the scholarship.

Ongoing Eligibility

In order to retain the scholarship, the recipient must meet all the following:

• Continue to be 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 4.5 and with no fail grade in any unit;
• Maintain a full-time enrolment of 40 credit points (0.5 EFTSL) each semester or have approval to reduce their study load or take a leave of absence for the semester;

How to apply

Download the application form and submit it with your application for admission to a degree program at CDU.

APPLICATION FORM

REFEREES REPORT

What happens next?

The outcome of your application will be notified to you by email within a month of the closing date of  the scholarship.

Applications open

Mid-July for semester 1 and 2 intakes for the following year

Applications close

Semester 1 intake - 30 November the prior year (11:59PM ACST)

Semester 2 intake - 15 May of that year (11:59PM ACST)

What you'll receive

The scholarships applies to an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree covering 25% of the tuition fee for the first year of study and 10%  in subsequent years.

About the scholarship

CDU Global offers a limited number of CDU Global Leader Scholarships to international students who have a record of academic excellence and high achievement. The scholarship is neither transferable for cash nor refundable and cannot be transferred to another person, semester, course or year;

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicant must apply to commence study in 2020
• Applicants must meet the University’s academic and English language entry requirements for their chosen course;
• Applicant must have a minimum overall score of 70% in their highest completed qualification; 
• Applicant must be an international student on a student visa;
• Applicant must not hold another scholarship from an Australian or foreign sponsorship agency

Selection Criteria

• Overall score in their highest completed qualification
• Submit a statement (up to 500 words) outlining why you should be awarded a scholarship
• Two referees reports (academic or professional) supporting your scholarship application

Duration 

The duration of the Scholarship is the minimum time in which the course can be completed or when one of the following is true:

• The maximum Scholarship value has been exhausted;
• You have completed your course;
• You no longer meet the ongoing eligibility of the scholarship.

Ongoing Eligibility 

In order to retain the scholarship, the recipient must meet all the following:

• Continue to be 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 4.5 and with no fail grade in any unit;
• Maintain a full-time enrolment of 40 credit points (0.5 EFTSL) each semester or have approval to reduce their study load or take a leave of absence for the semester;

How to apply

Download the application form and submit it with your application for admission to a degree program at CDU.

APPLICATION FORM

REFEREES REPORT

What happens next?

The outcome of your application will be notified to you by email within a month of the closing date of the scholarship.

Applications 

No application is required. Applicants are automatically assessed after submitting their application for an eligible undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree

What you'll receive

The scholarship applies to an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree and covers 15% of the tuition fee for the first year of study.

About the scholarship

CDU Global offers a number of scholarships for international students who have demonstrated academic merit. The scholarship is neither transferable for cash nor refundable and cannot be transferred to another person, semester, course or year;

*Scholarship has limited number of quota per semester. The scholarships will be awarded until quota places have been filled.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicant must apply to commence study in 2020
• Applicants must meet the University’s academic and English language entry requirements for their chosen course;
• Applicant must have a minimum overall score of 60% in their highest completed qualification;
• Applicant must be an international student on a student visa;
• Applicant must not hold another scholarship from an Australian or foreign sponsorship agency

Selection Criteria

No application is required. All eligible applicants will receive a scholarship until the scholarship quota is filled.

Duration

The duration of the Scholarship is one year or when one of the following is true:

• The maximum Scholarship value has been exhausted;
• You have completed your course;
• You no longer meet the ongoing eligibility of the scholarship.

Ongoing Eligibility 

In order to retain the scholarship, the recipient must meet all the following:

• Continue to be 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 a passing GPA of 4.0 with no fail grade in any  unit;
• Maintain a full-time enrolment of 40 credit points (0.5 EFTSL) each semester or have approval to reduce their study load or take a leave of absence for the semester;

What happens next?

If your application is successful, we'll notify you by email confirming the details of your scholarship.

Applications open

March 2020 for July 2020 intake

Applications close

31 May 2020 (11:59PM ACST)

What you'll receive

The scholarship applies to a Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification and is a one-off payment of $3,000 towards your first year tuition fee.

About the scholarship

CDU Global offers a limited number of VET Distinction Scholarships to international students who come from China PRC, Indonesia or the Philippines and have a record of academic excellence and high achievement.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicant must commence study in 2020;
• Applicant must apply to study a Certificate III or higher VET qualification (this applies to courses found through the VET website: https://www.cdu.edu.au/study/vocational-education-training;
• Applicant must be from China PRC, Indonesia or the Philippines;
• Applicants must meet the University’s academic and English language entry requirements for their chosen program;
• Applicant must have a minimum overall score of 80% in their highest completed qualification;
• Applicant must be classified as an International student on a student visa;
• Applicant must be able to obtain a recommendation letter from a government sponsor, employer or partner institution of CDU;
• Applicant should not hold another scholarship from an Australian or foreign sponsorship agency.

Selection Criteria

• Provide a short applicant statement which includes details of your background, reasons for choosing your area of study with Charles Darwin University and details of your future plans and career ambitions;
• Provide a detailed CV or resume which demonstrates active and relevant community involvement through membership or participation in organisations, teams or groups;
• Your CV or Resume must include details of your previous work experience, if applicable;
• Provide one or more recommendation letters from a government sponsor, employer or partner institution.

Duration

This is a one-off payment of $3,000 towards the first year of your tuition fee **

How to apply

Step 1: Submit your application to study with CDU in July 2020 through Studylink: https://student-cdu.studylink.com/ and make note of your application reference number.

Step 2: Complete and submit the online application form

Apply HERE

You will need to record your Studylink reference number and submit all the required items listed in the criteria at the time of completing your application.

Please note, the application cannot be saved and restarted.

What happens next?

Applications will close: 31 May 2020 and will be assessed by the scholarship panel. The outcome of your application will be notified to you by email by 18 June 2020.

**All applicants are required to pay a deposit on acceptance equivalent to their first semester tuition fees therefore the scholarship will be held in credit in the student’s account until their second semester of enrolment.

Scholarships for PhD courses and Research degrees are available to international students.

Learn More

The Destination Australia program is the Australian Government’s new scholarship program to provide financial support for more tertiary education students to study in regional Australia. These scholarships will provide financial assistance of up to $15,000 per student, per year.

CDU administers the scholarships for individual students.

MORE INFORMATION

CDU provides undergraduate, postgraduate and research courses for Australia Awards Scholarship students. Australia Awards Scholarship students enjoy the support services offered to all International students, plus:

• Support from the University's designated Australia Awards Scholarship Officer
• A special Introductory Academic Program
• Additional tuition support as recommended by academic staff

For further information and how to apply for an Australia Awards Scholarship, go to Australia Awards, or email the International team. 

Study in Australia’s Northern Territory scholarships are provided by the Northern Territory Government and education providers to talented students from all over the world to study in Australia’s Northern Territory.

Visit the StudyNT website for details.

What you'll receive

The scholarships recognise students’ academic merit, leadership and community engagement. They are for Higher Education - undergraduate and postgraduate ($12,000) and contribute to the student’s tuition fees.

Download Application form