Scholarships
We offer prestigious scholarships for both domestic and international research candidates. In most cases, these scholarships are available to Australian or New Zealand citizens or Australian permanent residents.
You can now apply for admission to your research degree and apply for a research scholarship at the same time. Learn more.
Australian Government Research Training Program scholarships
Charles Sturt University offers a portfolio of Australian Government funded Research Training Program (AGRTP) Scholarships for both Domestic and International research candidates.
Applications for domestic scholarships (AGRTP Full-time, AGRTP Part-time and AGRTP Return to Study scholarships) for commencement in Session 1, 2022 are closed. Applications for the 2022 mid-year round are open and will close 5.00pm (AEST) Friday 29 April 2022.
Applications for AGRTP Indigenous scholarships are open year round.
Applications for AGRTP International scholarships for commencement in Session 1 2022 are closed. Applications for the 2022 mid-year round are open and will close 5.00pm (AEST) Friday 8 April 2022.
All scholarship applications should be submitted in full and before the due date. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
Full-time scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to postgraduate researchers with exceptional promise on the basis of academic merit and research potential.
Session 1, 2022 applications are closed.
Applications for the 2022 mid-year round are open and will close 5.00pm (AEST) Friday 29 April 2022.
Part-time scholarship
This scholarship is available to students who are enrolled part-time in a Higher Degree by Research program.
Session 1, 2022 applications are closed.
Applications for the 2022 mid-year round are open and will close 5.00pm (AEST) Friday 29 April 2022.
Indigenous scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to Indigenous Australian postgraduate researchers with exceptional promise on the basis of academic merit and research potential.
Applications are open year round.
International scholarship
International applicants who will be studying full-time on a Charles Sturt University campus can apply for this scholarship.
Applications for the 2022 mid-year round are open and will close 5.00pm (AEST) Friday 8 April 2022.
Return to study scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to Australian postgraduate researchers who are returning to study after a continuous break of two or more years to fulfil caring responsibilities.
Scholarship Application Guide
Understand more about applying for scholarships, the assessment process and allocation of awards.
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NSW Education Waratah Scholarships
The NSW Department of Education is seeking to fund research projects that support its priorities and lead to improvements in social and educational outcomes for people in NSW. Waratah Scholarships will be awarded on a competitive basis in the form of a top-up to their Research Training Program (RTP) stipend to higher degree research students undertaking research aligned with one or more of the priorities listed.
Applicants are sought to undertake a PhD supported by a Charles Sturt University-based Australian Government Research Training Program Full-Time Scholarship (AGRTP) as part of the ARC Training Centre for Innovative Wine Production.
Casella Family Brands PhD Scholarship
This scholarship is to encourage the development of new knowledge in the area of viticulture, oenology and related businesses and alleviate some of the financial pressures associated with higher degree research.
Southern NSW Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub Scholarship
The Southern NSW Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub is looking for a prospective PhD candidate in areas related to the Hub's overarching mission.
Ageing Well in Rural and Regional Australia
The Ageing Well in Rural & Regional Australia Research Group is offering three scholarships to attract domestic PhD students to grow the evidence-base supporting healthy ageing in Australian rural communities.
CSIRO/ACDP - CSU Joint PhD Program
The CSIRO/ACDP – CSU PhD Scholarships provide enhanced opportunities in science for outstanding graduates enrolling in a PhD at Charles Sturt University. The program is now looking for applicants for commencement in 2022. Three potential research projects are available.
AgriFutures Australia Indigenous HDR Scholarship - Native Foods
An exciting opportunity now exists for a PhD student to be a part of a collaborative project with the food industry, working with indigenous innovators, providing them links and support as these future entrepreneurs develop their businesses.
AgriFutures Australia Indigenous HDR Scholarship - Cool Burning
The project will explore the use and science of cool burning practices in southern NSW and the associated cultural aspects in conjunction with the Indigenous communities.
Resources for applicants
The following links may assist prospective scholarship applicants.