Vice-Chancellor's International High Achievers Scholarship
A 50% tuition reduction for the full course for international students with an overall score of 95% or higher who start undergraduate or coursework postgraduate study at CDU in 2027.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate, Master’s
Destination
Australia
Funding
50% of tuition fees for the full duration of an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree.
Eligible applicants
International students scoring 95%+ starting in 2027
Photo: Stephen Barnett from Darwin, Australia, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Overview
Vice-Chancellor's International High Achievers Scholarship is offered by Charles Darwin University for Undergraduate, Master’s study in Australia. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
50% tuition reduction
Included
50% of tuition fees for the full duration of an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
No
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- International fee-paying students
- International eligibility
- Not transferable for cash. Keep a GPA of at least 5.3 with no fails and study full-time to retain it.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- Minimum 95% overall in highest completed qualification
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Language requirements
- English languageRequired
- Meet CDU's English entry requirements
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- Australia
Official eligibility summary
Apply to start in Semester 1 or 2, 2027 with at least 95% overall in your highest completed qualification, meeting CDU academic and English entry requirements, paying international fees and holding no other sponsor scholarship. Selection is by score and a statement of up to 600 words.
Applicant profile
- International students scoring 95%+ starting in 2027
Study route
- Undergraduate, Master’s study in Australia
Current-cycle criteria
- Apply to start in Semester 1 or 2, 2027 with at least 95% overall in your highest completed qualification, meeting CDU academic and English entry requirements, paying international fees and holding no other sponsor scholarship. Selection is by score and a statement of up to 600 words.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Academic transcripts
- Supporting statement (up to 600 words)
How to apply
- 1
Apply to study at CDU
- 2
Submit the separate VCIHAS application with a statement of up to 600 words
Application timeline
Application cycle
Semester 1, 2027: 31 January 2027. Semester 2, 2027: 4 July 2027. Results announced in Orientation Week.
The listed deadline is January 31, 2027. Confirm it on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Charles Darwin University
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 13, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
The listed deadline is January 31, 2027. Confirm that it remains current on the official provider page.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.