CDU Global Merit Scholarship

Charles Darwin University

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Details checked on 30 October 2026. Dates and amounts change every year. Always confirm on the official page.

Who can apply

New international students enrolling in an eligible CDU course who meet the academic criteria. The published terms cover students starting in 2024-2026, so confirm that your intake is covered. To keep the reduction you must maintain a GPA of at least 4.0 (as stated in the terms); course exclusions apply.

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About this opportunity

Charles Darwin University's Global Merit Scholarship provides eligible international students with a tuition reduction for selected courses. Applicants are automatically assessed after submitting an application for an eligible programme.

How to apply, step by step

1. Check that you are eligible. New international students enrolling in an eligible CDU course who meet the academic criteria. The published terms cover students starting in 2024-2026, so confirm that your intake is covered. To keep the reduction you must maintain a GPA of at least 4.0 (as stated in the terms); course exclusions apply.
2. Note the deadline. Rolling (no closing date; assessed automatically when you apply for an eligible course for each intake) Confirm the exact date on the official page.
3. Prepare your documents. Admission application; academic transcripts; passport and course-specific documents.
4. Apply on the official page. Open the official application page and submit your application before the deadline.

How applicants are selected

Academic merit and eligible-course assessment

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Tips from our advisors

1. Check the current eligible-course list and commencement dates on CDU's official page.
2. Read the eligibility line by line before you write anything. Most rejections are eligibility mismatches, not weak essays.
3. Show a clear link between your past studies, this programme and your career goal. Committees look for a story, not a list.
4. Beyond grades, show leadership and community impact with concrete numbers and outcomes.
5. Spend most of your time on the criteria with the highest weight in the selection breakdown above.
6. Ask your referees at least 4 weeks ahead and give them your CV, your draft SOP and the deadline.
7. "Rolling" or "varies" does not mean unlimited time. Funds are awarded as applications are reviewed, so apply early.

Quick answers

Who can apply for CDU Global Merit Scholarship?

New international students enrolling in an eligible CDU course who meet the academic criteria. The published terms cover students starting in 2024-2026, so confirm that your intake is covered. To keep the reduction you must maintain a GPA of at least 4.0 (as stated in the terms); course exclusions apply.

What does CDU Global Merit Scholarship cover?

30% tuition fee reduction on eligible courses, assessed automatically (no separate application)

When is the deadline for CDU Global Merit Scholarship?

Rolling (no closing date; assessed automatically when you apply for an eligible course for each intake) Dates change every year, so confirm on the official page.

Where can I study or work with CDU Global Merit Scholarship?

Host countries: Australia.

What documents do I need for CDU Global Merit Scholarship?

Admission application; academic transcripts; passport and course-specific documents.

How are applicants selected for CDU Global Merit Scholarship?

Academic merit and eligible-course assessment

How much work is the CDU Global Merit Scholarship application?

Medium