Charles Darwin University
Donor-ContractorAbout
Charles Darwin University is a leading Australian university based in the Northern Territory, dedicated to providing higher education, conducting impactful research, and fostering community engagement. As a 'grantmaker' it offers a range of scholarships and research funding opportunities to support its students and advance knowledge.
Giving Philosophy
Charles Darwin University's giving philosophy is deeply rooted in its mission to advance knowledge, provide accessible educational pathways, and support research that addresses critical regional, national, and global challenges. This is primarily achieved through scholarships for students, funding for research projects, and initiatives that strengthen community ties, particularly within Northern Australia.
Tips for Applicants
Applicants for scholarships should clearly articulate their academic achievements, demonstrate alignment with CDU's values or specific program objectives, and highlight any contributions to community or leadership potential. For research funding, proposals should be well-structured, innovative, and address a clear research gap, often with a focus on impact relevant to the Northern Territory or Australia.
Programs & Opportunities (1)
Supports high-achieving domestic and international students commencing undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degrees across various disciplines, renewable annually.
Financial History (7 years)
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Surplus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $385.2M | $403.9M | $974.4M | $-18,314,000 |
| 2022 | $363.7M | $341.2M | $871.7M | $22.2M |
| 2021 | $378.0M | $314.0M | $782.2M | $64.4M |
| 2020 | $343.9M | $302.0M | $690.0M | $44.7M |
| 2019 | $321.2M | $326.8M | $622.0M | $-5,704,000 |
| 2018 | $300.9M | $320.2M | $631.3M | $-19,147,000 |
| 2017 | $301.8M | $322.2M | $644.0M | $-19,525,000 |
Community Evidence
External EvidenceIdentity
- GS ID
- AU-ABN-54093513649
- ABN
- 54093513649
- Sector
- education
- Website
- www.cdu.edu.au
- Financial Year
- 2023
Focus Areas
Board & Leadership
- The Hon Paul Henderson AO - Chancellor
- Professor Scott Bowman AO - Vice-Chancellor and President
- Mr David George - Deputy Chancellor
- Ms Katie Lahey AM - Deputy Chancellor
- Ms Felicity Coull - Council Member
Financials
- Revenue
- $425.0M
- Assets
- $974.4M
Method
- Match Confidence
- registry
- Cross-references
- 2 datasets
- Match Key
- ABN
- Relationships
- 262
Matched by Australian Business Number (ABN) — high confidence. This entity was found across multiple government datasets using the same ABN.
Data Sources
Location Intelligence
- Postcode
- 0810
- Locality
- Nightcliff
- Remoteness
- Outer Regional Australia
- SEIFA Disadvantage
- Decile 7/10
- LGA
- Darwin
- SA2 Region
- Nightcliff
- Entities in Area
- 481
Donor-Contractor
This entity has both donated to political parties (14 donations totalling $1.2M) and holds government contracts (150 contracts worth $64.8M).