International Joint Cooperation Program Scholarship
- Applications open Closes: 12:00am 30 Nov 2026
- Available to:
Commencing Students - Value: 25% fee discount for duration of course
This scholarship recognises and rewards fidelity of our Joint Cooperation Program students applying for further study at Charles Sturt University. The award provides a 25% tuition fee reduction throughout the entire duration of the program.
Eligibility
Available to:
Awarded to eligible Joint Cooperation Program graduates commencing a Master Course on campus in Melbourne, Port Macquarie or Sydney.
Conditions:
Applicant must be a Joint Cooperation Program graduate from:
- Jilin University of Finance and Economics
- Tianjin University of Commerce
- Yangzhou University
- Yunnan University of Finance and Economics
.
Eligible Programs:
Guidelines
Who cannot apply?
- International students commencing an online mode course
- International students commencing a course at Charles Sturt University’s international partners overseas
- 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
Will I be notified that my application has been received?
Your offer letter will detail the scholarship.
Can I be awarded more than one scholarship?
Students awarded this scholarship will not be eligible for other Charles Sturt-funded tuition fee scholarships. For any queries, check with our friendly team at internationalclient@csu.edu.au.
How are applications assessed?
Applicants will be considered as part of their course admissions process. There is no additional application process.
Conditions of scholarship
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.
When will my scholarship be paid?
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.
Can I defer my scholarship offer?
Yes, you may defer to a future intake and still be awarded the scholarship.
Can my scholarship be suspended or terminated?
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.
Can I apply for an Approved Leave of Absence (ALA)?
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 application outcome 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 Genuine Student criteria, including financial capacity, and will need to make the appropriate fee deposit to the university to receive a e-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?
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 application for this scholarship will be automatically considered by our admissions team when you apply for an eligible course on an eligible campus.
When will applications close?
Applications are until further notice.
Need more info?
Contact us at internationalclient@csu.edu.au