Scholarships for Study in Australia’s Northern Territory 2024

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The Northern Territory Government bestows scholarships upon meritorious international students, enabling their academic pursuit in Australia’s Northern Territory.

Eligibility and Application Criteria

Prospective candidates must:

• Have procured an admission offer for studies within the NT.
• Exhibit an outstanding academic record, along with community involvement and leadership.
• Be accepted by one of the NT’s listed education or training providers.
• Fulfill the academic and English proficiency standards of the NT education provider.
• Reside outside the NT, planning to relocate at the time of application.
• Not currently reside in the NT or be enrolled with an NT education provider.
• Refrain from holding other scholarships (excluding Charles Darwin University Global Merit Scholarship).
• Submit a completed scholarship application form to Study NT.
• Not be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or New Zealand citizen.

Scholarship Benefits

The scholarships are valued at:

• English Language (ELICOS): $2,500
• Vocational Education and Training: $3,750
• Schools: $5,000
• Higher Education: $6,000

These amounts are allocated for the first semester or year of tuition fees.

Application Deadlines

For Charles Darwin University:

• Higher Education:

  • Summer Semester 2024: 11 October 2024
  • Semester 1 2025: 24 January 2025

• TAFE:

  • Semester 1 2025: 22 November 2024

For the Department of Education:

• Deadline: 30 September 2024

Other participating providers accept applications throughout the year.

Participating Institutions

To qualify for the scholarships, students must study at one of the following:

• Vocational Education and Training:

  • Alana Kaye College
  • Australian City International College
  • Charles Darwin University
  • Darwin City College
  • International College of Advanced Education
  • International House Darwin
  • Latitude College

• Higher Education:

  • Canterbury Institute of Management
  • Charles Darwin University

• Schools:

  • Department of Education
  • Haileybury Rendall School
  • St John’s Catholic College 

Application Procedure

Complete the application form and submit it to Study NT.

• PDF Application Form (152KB)
• DOCX Application Form (59KB)

Assessment Process

Study NT, in conjunction with the participating education provider, will evaluate your application.

Upon Successful Application

Successful applicants will be notified by Study NT and must sign an agreement letter affirming compliance with the scholarship criteria and terms within two weeks of receiving the endorsement letter.

Scholarship Disbursement

Scholarship funds are paid directly to the education provider, reducing the tuition fees accordingly.

Contact Information

For inquiries, email studynt@nt.gov.au or call +61 8 8999 7500.