Vice-Chancellor's International High Achievers Scholarships at Charles Darwin University

Charles Darwin University (CDU) awards the Vice-Chancellor's International High Achievers Scholarships to international students who have demonstrated academic excellence and high achievement. The scholarship is for those starting an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree at CDU. It provides a tuition fee reduction for the full duration of the degree.

• Host: Charles Darwin University, Australia
• Level: Undergraduate or Postgraduate Coursework Degree
• Study destination: Australia
• Deadline: 4 July 2027 (Semester 2, 2027); 31 January 2027 (Semester 1, 2027)
• Awards: Limited number
• What is covered: 50% of tuition fees for the full duration of the degree
• Commencement: Semester 1 or Semester 2 2027

Charles Darwin University, Australia

Any Undergraduate or Postgraduate Coursework Degree offered at the University.

Limited

International students

The scholarship covers 50% of the tuition fee. The tuition scholarships apply to the tuition fees for the full duration of the degree.

The scholarship is neither transferable for cash nor refundable and cannot be transferred to another person, semester, course or year.

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.

Eligible applicants must:

• Apply to commence study in S1 or S2 2027 (the intake they are offered first)
• Meet the University's academic and English language entry requirement for their chosen course
• Have a minimum overall score of 95% in their highest completed qualification
• Be an international student paying international student fees
• Not hold another scholarship from an Australian or foreign sponsoring agency

Please note: the VCIHAS scholarships are very competitive and meeting the minimum eligibility standards described above does not guarantee that you will be awarded a 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 the approval to reduce their study load or take a leave of absence for the semester

To apply, you must first make an application for admission via Studylink and then submit your scholarship application online using the VCIHAS Application form. The deadline for applications is 4 July 2027 for commencement in Semester 2, 2027, and 31 January 2027 for commencement in Semester 1, 2027.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) to download the application form and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

This scholarship suits international students who have a strong academic record (minimum overall score of 95% in their highest completed qualification) and plan to start an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree at Charles Darwin University in Semester 1 or Semester 2 2027. It is for those paying international student fees who do not hold another scholarship from an Australian or foreign sponsoring agency.

• Who can apply for the Vice-Chancellor's International High Achievers Scholarships? International students who apply to commence study in S1 or S2 2027 (the intake they are offered first), meet the University's academic and English language entry requirements, have a minimum overall score of 95% in their highest completed qualification, pay international student fees, and do not hold another scholarship from an Australian or foreign sponsoring agency.
• What does the scholarship cover? It covers 50% of the tuition fee for the full duration of the degree.
• What is the application deadline? The deadline is 4 July 2027 for Semester 2, 2027, and 31 January 2027 for Semester 1, 2027.
• How do I apply? First apply for admission via Studylink, then submit your scholarship application online using the VCIHAS Application form.
• Is the scholarship guaranteed if I meet the eligibility criteria? No, the scholarships are very competitive and meeting the minimum eligibility standards does not guarantee that you will be awarded a scholarship.

• Read the official scholarship guidelines and application form carefully before you start.
• Prepare your academic transcripts and English language test results early so you can submit before the deadline.
• Check that you meet the English language entry requirement for your chosen course.
• Submit your admission application via Studylink well ahead of the scholarship deadline.
• Keep a copy of your submitted application for your records.