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Scholarships

Find out how a scholarship can help you while you study. Scholarships are sponsored by individuals, businesses, government, community groups and the university to assist students with the financial burden of studying.

Scholarships explained

Not sure where to start? We've put together a short guide that explains the types of scholarships we have, and what you need to do to find and apply for them.

Scholarships explained

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Explore our Scholarship Finder to identify scholarships and submit an application

Scholarship finder

Key scholarship dates

31 March

Outcomes released for Round 1

4 June

Applications open - Round 2

25 July

Applications close - Round 2

31 August

Outcomes released for Round 2

Scholarships available

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    International student scholarships

    CDU offers an exciting and generous range of scholarships to support international students coming to study at CDU from around the globe.

    International student scholarships
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    Higher Degree by Research scholarships

    We offer a variety of research scholarships to assist you throughout your program. Find out what we have on offer and how to apply. 

    Higher Degree by Research scholarships
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    External scholarships

    Several external scholarships are made available by generous government departments, businesses and industry groups.

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Other opportunities

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    CDU Alumni Postgraduate Discount

    CDU alumni can receive a 10% discount on tuition fees for eligible full-fee postgraduate courses. Continue your lifelong learning with CDU to progress your career, or follow a new passion.

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    Master of Business Administration (Executive) Scholarship

    Members of the NT Chamber of Commerce, Haymarket Chambers of Commerce, and NTIBN can receive a 10% discount on tuition fees for the Master of Business Administration (Executive).

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    CDU Community Mental Health Placement Subsidies

    Subsidies are available for students travelling into or out of rural or remote areas to undertake mental health or community-based placements

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Student story

Scholarships helped give me confidence and motivation. They gave me the ability to study and spend time with my son. I felt that if someone else believed in me and I was doing well enough to receive a scholarship, I could excel and graduate.

Rikki Bruce
Mechanical Engineering

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