CDU Vice-Chancellor's International High Achievers Scholarships (VCIHAS) 2027

Charles Darwin University offers a limited number of scholarships for international students who have a record of academic excellence and high achievement. 

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Interview Process
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineNot Specified
• Study LevelMasters , Undergraduate
• SponsorCharles Darwin University
• City to studyNew South Wales
• School to studyCharles Sturt University
• Course to study
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

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

Requirements

• Applicant must apply to commence study in S1 or S2 2027 (the intake they are offered first)
• Applicant must meet the University's academic and English language entry requirements for their chosen course
• Applicant must have a minimum overall score of 95% in their highest completed qualification
• Applicant must be an international student paying international student fees
• Applicant must not hold another scholarship from an Australian or foreign sponsoring agency

Selection Process

• Overall score in their highest completed qualification
• Supporting statements (up to 600 words) outlining why you should be awarded a scholarship

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 the approval to reduce their study load or take a leave of absence for the semester

Check also:
ANU Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarship 2026
University of Canberra Research Scholarships 2026

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Step 1: Apply to study at CDU
• Step 2: Submit your application for the VCIHAS 

What happens next?

• The results will be announced during Orientation Week.

For more information, kindly visit CDU scholarship webpage.