2026 Charles Sturt Colombo Launch Scholarship

This scholarship supports eligible students applying to study at Charles Sturt University Colombo campus.

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Value

The award provides a 30% fee discount off the indicative tuition fee for the duration of the course for new students commencing in 2026.

Status

Applications now open.

Awarded to eligible new students studying at the Charles Sturt University Colombo campus in Sri Lanka for approved courses commencing in July (Session 60) and November (Session 90), 2026.

List of approved courses

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education

Bachelor of Applied Business

Who cannot apply?

This scholarship is not available to students studying at any campus other than Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Ineligible applicants also include:

  • International students in online-mode courses
  • International exchange students
  • Continuing students (only new students are eligible at the time of admission).
  • Recipients of Australia Awards or Research Training Program (RTP) scholarships.

Will I be notified that my application has been received?

Yes. Your offer letter will detail the scholarship.

Can I be awarded more than one scholarship?

No. Students awarded this scholarship will not be eligible for other Charles Sturt-funded tuition fee scholarships.

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?

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?

No. You may not defer to a future intake and still be awarded the scholarship.

Can my scholarship be suspended or terminated?

Yes. 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.

Termination of a scholarship will occur if the recipient is excluded from their course, if the recipient withdraws or cancels their enrolment or if the recipient fails to maintain satisfactory grades over a prolonged period. Scholarships will also be terminated if the recipient transfers to another university.

Will an Approved Leave of Absence (ALA) affect my scholarship?

An Approved Leave of Absence will not cause the scholarship’s termination. Please check with your student support officer for more information.

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.

How many scholarships are on offer?

The university will award as many scholarships as possible in 2026, 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 be required to meet the other listed criteria.

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 the 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 Colombo 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.

Can I transfer my scholarship to another campus if I remain in the same Charles Sturt course?

No.  You may not transfer your scholarship to another campus.

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.

Your application for this scholarship will be automatically considered by our admissions team when you apply for an eligible course at the Colombo campus for study commencing in 2026.

When will applications open?

Applications are now open for July (Session 60) and November (Session 90) 2026.

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