Higher Education Scholarships
The Department of Education and Training, Northern Territory Government, encourages NT school graduates to undertake tertiary studies leading to employment in the Territory. Hence, 20 scholarships will be offered to eligible NT Year 12 graduates to pursue their first undergraduate degree at Charles Darwin University (CDU). This is aimed at growing a skilled, agile, and capable workforce to meet business and community needs now and for future demand in the NT.
Eligibility
- Enrolled full-time in your first undergraduate degree at CDU
- NT resident - including students returning from interstate boarding schools where their parent or guardian lives in the NT
- Australian citizen or permanent resident
- Graduated Year 12 in 2024 or 2025
- Completed the NTCET or equivalent with an ATAR/IB of 80 or higher.
Further details are given on the Higher Education Scholarship website.
How to Apply
- Read over the scholarship guidelines to confirm you are eligible
- Check you have all the required evidence/information
- Fill in the higher education scholarship application form through GrantsNT
Key Facts
- 20 scholarships are being offered in 2026
- Scholarship payments are upfront, with $2,500 paid at the beginning of each semester (pending confirmation of
satisfactory reports). - The scholarship's Terms and Conditions document is published here.
Additional Information
For more information, contact the SkillsNT administrator at 08 8935 7706 or email scholarships@nt.gov.au.