Overview

The Vice-Chancellor’s International High Achievers Scholarships (VCIHAS) are offered by Charles Darwin University (CDU), located in Australia’s beautiful Northern Territory. These scholarships are designed to attract talented international students who have demonstrated high academic achievement and a commitment to making a positive impact in their communities. For students aspiring to study in Australia and seeking financial support, the VCIHAS program offers an excellent opportunity to pursue an education at CDU, a university known for its commitment to academic excellence, research, and inclusivity.

Who Can Apply?

An individual who is a current Australian citizen or a permanent resident, or possesses citizenship of New Zealand is not eligible for the Vice-Chancellor’s International High Achievers Scholarships.

• Continue to be an international student liable for international student fees
• Applicant must not hold another scholarship from an Australian or foreign sponsoring agency
• Applicant must have a minimum overall score of 95% in their highest completed qualification

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

Application Procedure

• An applicant for VCIHAS must submit the scholarship application along with the admission application for a degree program at CDU.
• Additionally, the applicant must attach the following documents-
  • two referee reports, with their details and work contact number and email
  • scholarship essay

What Financial Support is Available?

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