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Charles Darwin University

Donor-Contractor
FoundationRegistryABN 54093513649NT
Relationships
262
Data Sources
2
Political Donations
$1.2M
Contract Value
$64.8M
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Data as of: 22 Mar 2026

About

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)

CDU Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship
grant · Closes 2025-10-31
$20K

Supports high-achieving domestic and international students commencing undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degrees across various disciplines, renewable annually.

Financial History (7 years)

YearRevenueExpensesAssetsSurplus
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
Govt Revenue
$231.0M
0
Staff (FTE)
1,499
0
Donations Received
$1.5M

Community Evidence

External Evidence

Identity

GS ID
AU-ABN-54093513649
ABN
54093513649
Sector
education
Financial Year
2023

Focus Areas

Themes
educationresearchindigenoushealthenvironmentcommunity
Geography
AU-NTAU-National
Target Recipients
individualresearchuniversity
Purposes
Education
Beneficiaries
First NationsOverseasEthnic GroupsGeneral CommunityRural & Remote

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

ACNCFoundations

Location Intelligence

Postcode
0810
Locality
Nightcliff
Remoteness
Outer Regional Australia
SEIFA Disadvantage
Decile 7/10
LGA
Darwin
SA2 Region
Nightcliff
Entities in Area
481
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Donor-Contractor

This entity has both donated to political parties (14 donations totalling $1.2M) and holds government contracts (150 contracts worth $64.8M).