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Adelaide University offers a range of scholarship and grant opportunities.

Adelaide University Sport scholarships

Various scholarships valued at $1,000 - $5,000 are offered by Adelaide University Sport to both first year students and current students. Visit the Adelaide University Sport website for detailed information, including nomination forms. 
 
Elite athletes and officials are also eligible for the following grants:

Vice-Chancellor’s travel grant

Each year, the Vice-Chancellor provides sport travel grants to assist those representing Australia in their sport. If, at any time in the year, you are selected for a touring team and would like to apply for this funding, please contact Adelaide University Sport. Further information can be found on the Adelaide University Sport grants and scholarships webpage.

UniSport Nationals grant

UniSport Australia brings together students from 43 universities across Australia to compete in national-level sporting events.

UniSport Nationals is the main multisport event, alongside a range of standalone events, many of which are supported by National Sporting Organisations.

More than 8,000 student athletes will travel to the Perth in September 2026 to compete across 32 sports. To help ensure Adelaide University is represented by its strongest team, Adelaide University Sport offers financial support to elite athletes through registration fee reimbursement.

Visit the Adelaide University Sport website to find out more about the 2026 Nationals competition.

AU Elite Sport Travel Grant

Elite Athletes and officials, who are financial members of an Adelaide University Sport Club, can apply for an Elite Sport Travel Grant to assist in national and/or international competition costs. The maximum grant amount per individual is 50% of total costs, up to $2000. 
 
Interested and eligible athletes or officials should visit the Adelaide University Sport financial support webpage for more information.

Adelaide University Netball SA First Nations Scholarship 

The Adelaide University Netball SA First Nations Scholarship supports two Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Students with an affiliation to Netball SA commencing any undergraduate, postgraduate coursework, or pathway program, including online programs at Adelaide University.  Applications close March 15 2026. 

Visit the scholarship webpage to find out more and apply.

Contact Adelaide University Sport

Pridham Hall

Adelaide City Campus West 
Adelaide University
SA 5005
Email: sports@adelaide.edu.au
Telephone: +61 8 8302 0661

 

Lady Symon Building

Adelaide University
SA 5005
Email: sports@adelaide.edu.au
Telephone: +61 8 8313 5403