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CDU Global Merit Scholarship 2027

Last verified 23 October 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team

30% tuition discount for eligible course duration subject to ongoing terms; automatic, no cash/living support or concurrent CDU tuition discount. New full-time international students commencing eligible on-campus courses in Darwin, Alice Springs or Sydney in 2027, on a student or other eligible visa

Provider
Charles Darwin University
Host country
Australia
Deadline
Rolling with 2027 admission; accept in time for intake

Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply
New full-time international students commencing eligible on-campus courses in Darwin, Alice Springs or Sydney in 2027, on a student or other eligible visa. Academic and English admission standards apply. Returning graduates may qualify for a higher-level course. Current official-source clarification: Eligible new full-time international students in 2027 on student/eligible visa; returning students only eligible higher-level course case. Apply course exclusions including Nursing, PhD, Master of Research and listed allied-health courses; not all courses qualify.
Funding
30% tuition discount for eligible course duration subject to ongoing terms; automatic, no cash/living support or concurrent CDU tuition discount.
Study level
Eligible TAFE; undergraduate; postgraduate coursework
Deadline
Rolling with 2027 admission; accept in time for intake

Key eligibility criteria

  • New full-time international students commencing eligible on-campus courses in Darwin, Alice Springs or Sydney in 2027, on a student or other eligible visa. Academic and English admission standards apply. Returning graduates may qualify for a higher-level course.
  • Current official-source clarification: Eligible new full-time international students in 2027 on student/eligible visa; returning students only eligible higher-level course case. Apply course exclusions including Nursing, PhD, Master of Research and listed allied-health courses; not all courses qualify.

About the CDU Global Merit Scholarship 2027 (2026)

## Funding 30% tuition discount for eligible course duration subject to ongoing terms; automatic, no cash/living support or concurrent CDU tuition discount. ## Funding exclusions and conditions 2027 terms exclude PhD, MRes, nursing, several clinical-health courses, EAP, study abroad and specified certificates/diplomas. No concurrent CDU tuition discount or partner-institution units. Early withdrawal/transfer can trigger repayment of the discount. ## Eligibility New full-time international students commencing eligible on-campus courses in Darwin, Alice Springs or Sydney in 2027, on a student or other eligible visa. Academic and English admission standards apply. Returning graduates may qualify for a higher-level course. Current official-source clarification: Eligible new full-time international students in 2027 on student/eligible visa; returning students only eligible higher-level course case. Apply course exclusions including Nursing, PhD, Master of Research and listed allied-health courses; not all courses qualify. ## Application timing Status: OPEN. Rolling with 2027 admission; accept in time for intake ## How to apply Automatic admission assessment. Official application/programme: https://www.cdu.edu.au/files/2026-09/2027%20CDU%20Global%20Merit%20Scholarship_Terms%20and%20Conditions.pdf ## Official sources - https://www.cdu.edu.au/international/how-apply/scholarships - https://www.cdu.edu.au/files/2026-09/2027%20CDU%20Global%20Merit%20Scholarship_Terms%20and%20Conditions.pdf - https://www.cdu.edu.au/international/how-apply ## Source limitations Use the detailed 2027 terms, not the broader summary: summary lists HDR, but the terms explicitly exclude PhD and Master of Research. Tuition only; no living, travel or health-insurance funding. ## Publication recheck Current/upcoming cycle and funding supported by official evidence; retain stated academic and African nationality/residence conditions. Always confirm final requirements, admission timing, funding and any visa restrictions with the official provider before applying.

CDU Global Merit Scholarship 2027 eligibility

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  • New full-time international students commencing eligible on-campus courses in Darwin, Alice Springs or Sydney in 2027, on a student or other eligible visa. Academic and English admission standards apply. Returning graduates may qualify for a higher-level course.
  • Current official-source clarification: Eligible new full-time international students in 2027 on student/eligible visa; returning students only eligible higher-level course case. Apply course exclusions including Nursing, PhD, Master of Research and listed allied-health courses; not all courses qualify.

CDU Global Merit Scholarship 2027 document information

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    How to apply for the CDU Global Merit Scholarship 2027 2026

    Follow the provider's stated process. The checks below are guidance, not additional application requirements. Any original editorial instructions remain in the description above.

    1. 1
      Check the provider's process

      Consult https://www.cdu.edu.au/files/2026-09/2027%20CDU%20Global%20Merit%20Scholarship_Terms%20and%20Conditions.pdf to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.

    2. 2
      Check eligibility and any requested materials

      Listed eligibility: New full-time international students commencing eligible on-campus courses in Darwin, Alice Springs or Sydney in 2027, on a student or other eligible visa. Academic and English admission standards apply. Returning graduates may qualify for a higher-level course. Current official-source clarification: Eligible new full-time international students in 2027 on student/eligible visa; returning students only eligible higher-level course case. Apply course exclusions including Nursing, PhD, Master of Research and listed allied-health courses; not all courses qualify.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.

    3. 3
      Check dates and next steps

      Listed deadline information: Rolling with 2027 admission; accept in time for intake. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    CDU Global Merit Scholarship 2027 deadline & application timeline

    Provider deadline information: Rolling with 2027 admission; accept in time for intake. This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.

    1. Planning suggestion: 12 months out

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    2. Planning suggestion: 6 months out

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    3. Planning suggestion: 3 months out

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    4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out

      If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.

    5. Provider deadline
      Rolling with 2027 admission; accept in time for intake

      Provider deadline information: Rolling with 2027 admission; accept in time for intake. Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.

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    Editorial verification note

    Current/upcoming cycle and funding supported by official evidence; retain stated academic and African nationality/residence conditions.
    Last checked 10/23/2026

    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the CDU Global Merit Scholarship 2027?+

    New full-time international students commencing eligible on-campus courses in Darwin, Alice Springs or Sydney in 2027, on a student or other eligible visa. Academic and English admission standards apply. Returning graduates may qualify for a higher-level course. Current official-source clarification: Eligible new full-time international students in 2027 on student/eligible visa; returning students only eligible higher-level course case. Apply course exclusions including Nursing, PhD, Master of Research and listed allied-health courses; not all courses qualify.

    What funding does the CDU Global Merit Scholarship 2027 offer?+

    Listed funding: 30% tuition discount for eligible course duration subject to ongoing terms; automatic, no cash/living support or concurrent CDU tuition discount.. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

    When is the application deadline?+

    Provider deadline information: Rolling with 2027 admission; accept in time for intake. Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

    What documents do I need to apply?+

    No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.

    How do I check the application process?+

    Consult https://www.cdu.edu.au/files/2026-09/2027%20CDU%20Global%20Merit%20Scholarship_Terms%20and%20Conditions.pdf to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: New full-time international students commencing eligible on-campus courses in Darwin, Alice Springs or Sydney in 2027, on a student or other eligible visa. Academic and English admission standards apply. Returning graduates may qualify for a higher-level course. Current official-source clarification: Eligible new full-time international students in 2027 on student/eligible visa; returning students only eligible higher-level course case. Apply course exclusions including Nursing, PhD, Master of Research and listed allied-health courses; not all courses qualify.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: Rolling with 2027 admission; accept in time for intake. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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