Charles Sturt University International Student Scholarships – Australia

Location: Australia

Program: Undergraduate and Postgraduate Degree Programs

Eligibility: International Students

Duration: Full duration of the enrolled course

Deadline: Not Specified

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Charles Sturt University (CSU) offers a comprehensive range of scholarships designed to support international students throughout their studies in regional and metropolitan Australia. The main scholarship offerings for international students include the Vice-Chancellor International Excellence Scholarship (50% tuition fee reduction for the full course duration), the International Student Success Merit Scholarship (30% tuition fee reduction from second session until graduation), the International Student Success Scholarship (15% tuition fee reduction from second session until graduation), and the Regional Accommodation Bursary for International Students (AUD $1,000 one-time relocation support). Government-funded scholarships including the Australian Awards Scholarships (AAS) and the Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) are also available through CSU. Students awarded the Vice-Chancellor International Excellence Scholarship are not eligible for other Charles Sturt-funded tuition fee scholarships.

Charles Sturt University (CSU), founded in 1989 and headquartered in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, is one of Australia’s leading regional universities and the country’s largest regional university by enrolment. CSU is a TEQSA-registered Australian University (PRV12018) and CRICOS provider (00005F), operating across multiple campuses in regional New South Wales and metropolitan locations in Sydney and Melbourne. The university is renowned for its strengths in agriculture, nursing, paramedicine, pharmacy, environmental science, information technology, and business, and is deeply committed to providing accessible, high-quality education to both domestic and international students through a strong network of community partnerships and industry connections.

Benefits of the Programme

This programme will provide the following to its recipients:

Vice-Chancellor International Excellence Scholarship: 50% tuition fee reduction for the full duration of the enrolled course
International Student Success Merit Scholarship: 30% tuition fee reduction from the second session until graduation
International Student Success Scholarship: 15% tuition fee reduction from the second session until graduation
Regional Accommodation Bursary for International Students: AUD $1,000 one-time bursary to help cover relocation costs for international students moving to regional Australia

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Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this programme, applicants must meet the following:

Vice-Chancellor International Excellence Scholarship:

Must be a new commencing international student in 2026 studying on-campus (internal mode) at an eligible CSU campus (Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Dubbo, Melbourne, Orange, Port Macquarie, Sydney, or Wagga Wagga)
Must be enrolled in one of the approved eligible courses (see the full list on the official scholarship page — covering Agriculture, Allied Health, Business, Communication, Engineering, Environmental Science, IT, Nursing, Pharmacy, Psychology, Radiography, Rehabilitation, and Social Work)
Must have achieved an academic entry score of 80% or higher in previous studies
Must hold an unconditional offer from Charles Sturt University
Must provide evidence of community involvement and a desire to engage with the Charles Sturt community through written essays
Must submit the application through the scholarship portal before commencing the first week of study
International Exchange and Study Abroad applicants are not eligible
Students on an Australia Awards or Research Training Program (RTP) scholarship are not eligible
Continuing and transferring students are not eligible

International Student Success Scholarship and Merit Scholarship:

Must be an international student enrolled in an eligible course at CSU
Must not be enrolled online

Regional Accommodation Bursary:

Must be an international student relocating to regional Australia to study at CSU

Note: Kindly check the official webpage for full and detailed requirements.

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Selection Criteria

For the Vice-Chancellor International Excellence Scholarship, eligible applicants with an unconditional offer are assessed through a series of shortlisting processes, including review by Charles Sturt Global Engagement staff. Applications from main campuses and metropolitan campuses (Sydney and Melbourne) are assessed separately in two distinct pools using the same criteria. A final panel of senior Charles Sturt staff selects the awardees from the final shortlist. Selection is based on academic achievement (minimum 80% entry score), the quality and depth of three essay responses covering personal statement, community involvement, and alignment with Charles Sturt values, and supporting documentation of community engagement.