Study NT: Study in Australia’s Northern Territory Scholarship – Higher Education (Round 1)

Overview The Northern Territory Government provides these scholarships to support talented international students who want to study in the Northern Territory of Australia. Scholarships recognise strong academic results, leadership qualities and community involvement. Applications for round 1 higher education courses will only be accepted during the following period: Round 1: 1 October 2026 to 31 December 2026 (for courses commencing between 1 October and 31 December 2026). In making this application you are representing to the Northern Territory Government that: You have applied for and received an offer to study with a Northern Territory education provider (full list of providers available here) . A Confirmation of Enrolment (COE) must be provided with your application. You have enrolled into a course that starts between 1 October 2026 and 31 December 2026. You are enrolled into a course that leads to an occupation identified on the Northern Territory Skilled Occupation Priority List (list provider here ). You can show a record of academic excellence, leadership and/or community involvement. You meet the provider’s academic and English entry requirements. You must submit application at least 2 weeks prior to arriving in Australia. You are living outside of Australia at the time of applying. You are not already living / have never lived in the Northern Territory. You are not studying with a Northern Territory provider at the time of applying. You have received a valid visa (international student visa subclass 500). You do not hold another scholarship (except CDU Global Merit Scholarship). You are not an Australian or New Zealand citizen, or Australian permanent resident. You are planning to study full-time. You must supply two recent referee letters, no older than 24 months where possible. You understand the Obligations listed below. Students can only receive funding through one program, either the 2026/27 International Student Accommodation Grant or the 2026/27 Study in Australia’s Northern Territory Scholarship, not both.