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International student merit scholarship

 

Applications open


Available to
: New students

Value: 25% fee discount for duration of course

Closes: 11:59pm 31 Dec 2025

 

International student merit scholarship

This scholarship recognises and rewards excellence for eligible students applying to study at Charles Sturt University Sydney or Melbourne. The award provides a 25% tuition fee reduction throughout the entire duration of the course.


Eligibility

 

Available to:

Awarded to eligible new commencing 2025 international applicants studying on-campus at the Sydney or Melbourne campus in the approved courses.

The scholarship is not available for continuing or transferring students. Applicants must be international applicants for an intake in 2025 at the Sydney or Melbourne campus.

 

Conditions:

Applicant must be an international applicant for an eligible course offered at the Sydney or Melbourne campus for an intake in 2025.

International Exchange and Study Abroad applicants are not eligible for this scholarship.

All new international students who apply to study a degree within 12 months after successful completion of an Australian university AQF level 7 or above degree are eligible to receive the International Student Merit Scholarship.

 

Academic eligibility:

If applying for any other eligible undergraduate degree, an academic entry score of 75 per cent in their equivalent Australian Year 12.

If applying for an eligible postgraduate degree, an academic entry score of 65 per cent in their Australian equivalent undergraduate degree study.

 

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Guidelines

  • International students commencing an online mode course
  • International students commencing a course at Charles Sturt University’s international partners
  • International exchange students
  • International study abroad students
  • International students with an Australia Awards or Research Training Program (RTP) scholarship
  • Continuing students – only new students will be made a scholarship offer at the time of admission

Your offer letter will detail the scholarship.

Students awarded this scholarship will not be eligible for other Charles Sturt scholarships. For any queries, check with our friendly team at internationalclient@csu.edu.au

Applicants will be considered as part of their course admissions process. There is no additional application process.

Recipients are expected to become active members of the student body and accept to provide information, testimonials and be featured in Charles Sturt promotional materials.

Scholarships are subject to the student maintaining satisfactory academic progress and continued enrolment in their course. If these conditions are not met, scholarships may be suspended or terminated.

As long as the criteria is met, the scholarship amount will be deducted from tuition fees at the commencement of each session.

Yes, you may defer to a future intake and still be awarded the scholarship.

Yes, if you fail to meet the criteria for your scholarship.

Termination of a scholarship will occur if the recipient is excluded from their course, if the recipient withdraws or cancels their enrolment, if the recipient fails to maintain satisfactory grades over a prolonged period or has issues of serious misconduct. Scholarships will also be terminated if the recipient transfers to another provider.

An Approved Leave of Absence will not cause the scholarship’s termination. Please check with your international student support officer for more information.


FAQs

When will I be notified of my application's outcome?

Your scholarship eligibility will be advised with your offer letter.

What will happen after I am granted the scholarship?

You will need to accept your offer of study at the university. You may still be required to meet GTE (Genuine Temporary Entrant) criteria, including financial capacity, and will need to make the appropriate fee deposit to the university to receive a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).

How many scholarships are on offer?

The university will award as many scholarships as possible, with an intent to reward every eligible student.

Will I be considered as a commencing student if I am transferring from another Charles Sturt course or I am applying with advanced standing?

Will I be considered as a commencing student if I am transferring from another Charles Sturt course or I am applying with advanced standing?

Yes, you will be a commencing student and will still require to meet the other listed criteria. Please contact us at internationalclient@csu.edu.au for confirmation.

What are my responsibilities if awarded a scholarship?

You may be required to participate in a number of activities/tasks to promote Charles Sturt University to the wider community:

  • Provide photographs of your experience to international marketing team for use in promotional and marketing items.
  • Submit an article about your experience to internal and external media groups.
  • Speak to internal and external media for interview purposes.
  • Post photos and/or updates through various Charles Sturt International social media pages.

You will also be required to sign a media release allowing your photos and images of you to be used for promotional and marketing purposes.

Where can I get help?

If your question isn’t answered in the information provided on the website, please feel free to contact us for more information.

 

How to apply

Your eligibility for this scholarship will be automatically considered by our admissions team when you apply for an eligible course at the Sydney or Melbourne campus.

 

When will applications close?

Applications are currently open and close 11:59pm 31 Dec 2025.

 

Need more info?

Contact us at admissions@sydneymelbourne.csu.edu.au

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