Charles Darwin University (CDU) proudly presents its scholarship offerings, providing fully funded opportunities for aspiring students. These scholarships serve as a gateway to academic excellence and personal growth, embodying CDU’s commitment to nurturing talent and fostering innovation.
With a rich history of academic achievement and community engagement, CDU stands as a beacon of higher education in Australia’s Northern Territory. Renowned for its diverse range of programs and world-class research initiatives, CDU offers a dynamic learning environment where students can thrive and succeed.
The Charles Darwin University Scholarships for 2024 represent an investment in the future leaders and change-makers of tomorrow. Whether you’re pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate studies, these scholarships are designed to support students in achieving their educational goals without the burden of financial constraints.
Through these scholarships, CDU aims to empower individuals from all walks of life to pursue their passions and make a positive impact on society. From fully funded tuition fees to additional support for living expenses, these scholarships provide a comprehensive package of benefits to help students focus on their studies and fulfill their potential.
As we embark on this journey together, let us explore the opportunities that await through the Charles Darwin University Scholarships for 2024. Whether you’re drawn to the vibrant campus life, the world-class faculty, or the diverse range of academic programs, CDU invites you to join its community of scholars and shape a brighter future for yourself and others.
The Charles Darwin University Scholarship for the 2024-2025 academic period offers financial assistance to international students. It supports undergraduate, master’s, PhD, and training programs. This scholarship includes two categories of fully funded awards and four categories of partially funded awards, which cover a maximum of 50% of the tuition costs.
The array of Charles Darwin University Scholarships includes:
- Vice-Chancellor’s International High Achievers Scholarships (VCIHAS): These scholarships are available for undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degrees, offering coverage of either 50% or 25% of the tuition fees throughout the entire course duration.
- CDU Global Excellence Award: These scholarships apply to undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degrees, providing 50% coverage of the tuition fees for the first year and 10% for subsequent years.
- CDU Global Leader Award: These scholarships are applicable to undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degrees, offering 25% coverage of the tuition fees for the first year and 10% thereafter.
- CDU Global Achiever Award: These scholarships are for undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degrees, providing 15% coverage of the tuition fees for the first year of study.
- Vocational Education and Training (VET) Distinction Scholarship: This scholarship is specifically for Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualifications, offering a one-time payment of $3,000 towards the first year’s tuition fee.
- Higher Degree by Research Scholarships: These scholarships are fully funded.
- Northern Territory Scholarships: These scholarships recognize students’ academic excellence, leadership, and community involvement. They are available for Higher Education – undergraduate and postgraduate ($12,000) and contribute towards the students’ tuition fees.
Requirements and Eligibility for Charles Darwin University Scholarships
To be eligible for a Charles Darwin University Scholarship, you must:
- Demonstrate proficiency in the English language.
- Be a citizen of any country around the globe.
- Present evidence of outstanding academic performance and achievements in prior relevant studies and credentials. Meet the academic and English language entry criteria set by the University.
- Have received an offer of admission to a program at CDU.
- Not be a recipient of a scholarship from an Australian or foreign funding organization.
- Not hold current citizenship status as an Australian, Australian Permanent Resident, or New Zealand citizen.
To retain the scholarship:
- Enroll in a full-time course load of 40 credit points each semester.
- Settle any remaining tuition balance prior to the start of each semester; the scholarship funds will be directly applied to your student account within two weeks after the census date of each semester.
- Sustain satisfactory academic performance throughout your CDU degree, maintaining a minimum GPA of 5.3 and avoiding failing grades in any subject.
- Note that the scholarship cannot be exchanged for cash, refunded, or transferred to another individual, course, or academic year.
- Ensure that you are paying international fees and not domestic fees.
- Obtain prior approval from the Office of International Services before withdrawing from or taking a leave of absence from any units or the course of study.
- Adhere to the University’s Student By-laws.
- Immediately notify the International Office at international@cdu.edu.au of any changes in visa status, as this may lead to the termination of the scholarship.
How you can Apply for Charles Darwin University Scholarships
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