Undergraduate; postgraduate coursework50% of tuition fees for the minimum duration of the eligible undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree. No living allowance or cash payment.

CDU Vice-Chancellor's International High Achievers Scholarship

Last verified 22 October 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team

Competitive 50% tuition scholarship for international CDU undergraduate and coursework postgraduate entrants in 2027. Requires at least 95% and a separate application.

Provider: Charles Darwin University
Host country: Australia
Deadline: Semester 1 2027: 31 January 2027. Semester 2 2027: 4 July 2027. No closing time zone is specified on the scholarship page.
Region: Oceania

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Who can apply: New international fee-paying students commencing in their first offered Semester 1 or 2 intake in 2027; at least 95% overall in the highest completed qualification; academic and English entry requirements; no scholarship from an Australian or foreign sponsoring agency.
Funding: 50% of tuition fees for the minimum duration of the eligible undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree. No living allowance or cash payment.
Study level: Undergraduate; postgraduate coursework
Deadline: Semester 1 2027: 31 January 2027. Semester 2 2027: 4 July 2027. No closing time zone is specified on the scholarship page.

Key eligibility criteria

New international fee-paying students commencing in their first offered Semester 1 or 2 intake in 2027; at least 95% overall in the highest completed qualification; academic and English entry requirements; no scholarship from an Australian or foreign sponsoring agency.

About the CDU Vice-Chancellor's International High Achievers Scholarship (2026)

Programme category: Scholarship Application status checked on 22 October 2026: OPEN. Charles Darwin University’s competitive VCIHAS scholarship covers 50% of tuition for the minimum duration of an eligible undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree. It is tuition support, not a living allowance or cash award. International applicants from African countries can apply. Eligibility and continuation Applicants must begin in their first offered Semester 1 or 2 intake in 2027, pay international fees, meet course and English requirements, and have at least 95% overall in their highest completed qualification. They cannot hold a scholarship from another Australian or overseas sponsoring agency or a second CDU tuition scholarship. Recipients must maintain GPA 5.3 or higher without failed units and normally enrol in 40 credit points each semester. Reduced load or leave requires approval. The remaining fees must be paid by the first teaching day. The scholarship is non-refundable and cannot be transferred to another person, semester, course or year. Apply First apply for a CDU course, then submit the separate VCIHAS form (https://www.cdu.edu.au/international/how-apply/scholarships/vice-chancellors-high-achievers-scholarship-vcihas-application), using the admission application number and requested supporting statements. Selection considers academic results and the statements; awards are limited. The published 2027 deadlines are 31 January for Semester 1 and 4 July for Semester 2. Results are announced during Orientation Week. Read the current scholarship terms (https://www.cdu.edu.au/international/how-apply/scholarships). Application timing Semester 1 2027: 31 January 2027. Semester 2 2027: 4 July 2027. No closing time zone is specified on the scholarship page. Official information: https://www.cdu.edu.au/international/how-apply/scholarships Application route: https://www.cdu.edu.au/international/how-apply/scholarships/vice-chancellors-high-achievers-scholarship-vcihas-application Provider information checked on 22 October 2026. Check the current official instructions and your programme requirements before applying.

CDU Vice-Chancellor's International High Achievers Scholarship eligibility

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New international fee-paying students commencing in their first offered Semester 1 or 2 intake in 2027; at least 95% overall in the highest completed qualification; academic and English entry requirements; no scholarship from an Australian or foreign sponsoring agency.

CDU Vice-Chancellor's International High Achievers Scholarship document information

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How to apply for the CDU Vice-Chancellor's International High Achievers Scholarship 2026

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Consult https://www.cdu.edu.au/international/how-apply/scholarships to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.
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Check eligibility and any requested materials
Listed eligibility: New international fee-paying students commencing in their first offered Semester 1 or 2 intake in 2027; at least 95% overall in the highest completed qualification; academic and English entry requirements; no scholarship from an Australian or foreign sponsoring agency.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.
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Check dates and next steps
Listed deadline information: Semester 1 2027: 31 January 2027. Semester 2 2027: 4 July 2027. No closing time zone is specified on the scholarship page.. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

CDU Vice-Chancellor's International High Achievers Scholarship deadline & application timeline

Provider deadline information: Semester 1 2027: 31 January 2027. Semester 2 2027: 4 July 2027. No closing time zone is specified on the scholarship page.. This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.

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Semester 1 2027: 31 January 2027. Semester 2 2027: 4 July 2027. No closing time zone is specified on the scholarship page.
Provider deadline information: Semester 1 2027: 31 January 2027. Semester 2 2027: 4 July 2027. No closing time zone is specified on the scholarship page.. 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

Official sources and application route rechecked on 22 October 2026. Official award terms and public application or admission route retrieved on 22 October 2026. No application was submitted.

Last checked 10/22/2026

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for the CDU Vice-Chancellor's International High Achievers Scholarship?+

New international fee-paying students commencing in their first offered Semester 1 or 2 intake in 2027; at least 95% overall in the highest completed qualification; academic and English entry requirements; no scholarship from an Australian or foreign sponsoring agency.

What funding does the CDU Vice-Chancellor's International High Achievers Scholarship offer?+

Listed funding: 50% of tuition fees for the minimum duration of the eligible undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree. No living allowance or cash payment.. 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: Semester 1 2027: 31 January 2027. Semester 2 2027: 4 July 2027. No closing time zone is specified on the scholarship page.. 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/international/how-apply/scholarships to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: New international fee-paying students commencing in their first offered Semester 1 or 2 intake in 2027; at least 95% overall in the highest completed qualification; academic and English entry requirements; no scholarship from an Australian or foreign sponsoring agency.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: Semester 1 2027: 31 January 2027. Semester 2 2027: 4 July 2027. No closing time zone is specified on the scholarship page.. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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