Charles Sturt offer a wide range of scholarships and grants to support students at every stage of their academic journey. Whether you’re beginning undergraduate study, pursuing postgraduate coursework, or undertaking a higher degree by research (HDR), these financial opportunities are designed to help reduce the cost of study and remove barriers to participation.
While there are no theology-specific awards, the School of Theology students (both undergrad and postgraduate) are eligible for several general, equity, and placement-focused scholarships:
Charles Sturt scholarships and grants are there to help students across all disciplines (including theology) with costs such as tuition, textbooks, accommodation and living expenses. Awards span academic merit, equity (e.g. First Nations, carers, regional), community service, sporting and course-specific grants. These awards are funded by both Charles Sturt and external partners (alumni, government, not-for-profits, local organisations). You can apply for any of the awards offered, for which you meet the criteria. There is no limit on the number of applications you submit.
Assist Commonwealth-supported students experiencing disadvantage (e.g., carers, students with disability, mental health conditions, or from rural/remote areas)
Supports general study expenses early in the session
Commencing and continuing students (including School of Theology).
Domestic students in compulsory placements, with financial need (ideal for field education or supervised ministry practicum).
Students attending compulsory residential intensives or retreats.
Charles Sturt University offers a range of competitive scholarships for Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students to support living costs, tuition fees, and research-related expenses.
Higher degrees by research (HDR) candidates (PhD, MPhil, Professional Doctorate) in any discipline, including theology
Covers tuition fees plus a tax-free living stipend (currently approximately $30–35K pa)
Domestic HDR candidates (PhD or MPhil) in Arts & Education (i.e. School of Theology research degrees)
100% tuition fee waiver for the duration of the research degree
Support students to undertake short-term travel (e.g. conferences, intensive schools, study tours) that enhances their learning or research—open to all Charles Sturt students, including those in the School of Theology.
Submit a letter of application (addressing how the travel meets the prize aims) via email to the Charles Sturt University Foundation Trust scholarship office
Explore all available scholarships offered to undergraduate, postgraduate, and HDR students.
If you are ready to apply for a scholarship, please create an account and submit an online application via the Charles Sturt scholarships application portal.
