The Adelaide Academic Excellence Scholarship recognises international students commencing undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degrees who have achieved outstanding academic performance in their previous studies.
This scholarship is a prestigious, highly competitive award offering a 50% tuition fee reduction. There are limited places for students with a high distinction average.
Value
You will receive a 50% tuition fee waiver for the duration of your degree.
Eligibility
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
- be an international student;
- be applying to study a bachelor degree (minimum 96 units / 2 years equivalent) or a master degree (minimum 72 units / 1.5 years equivalent) at Adelaide University;
- satisfy one of the following in the qualification used as the basis of admission to the Adelaide University degree:
Undergraduate only: applicants with a minimum ATAR of 99 (or international equivalent).
Undergraduate and postgraduate: applicants with a minimum overall Grade Point Average (GPA) of 6.7 (on a 7.0 scale) or comparable score. - not be applying to study one of the Excluded Programs (see terms and conditions);
- not be an Australia Awards recipient; and
- not be an International Sponsored Student entitled to a tuition fee waiver equal to or greater than the Scholarship Value, in which case the fee waiver amount will apply.
Note: a student cannot receive both a scholarship and a sponsor tuition fee waiver concurrently.
Download the Adelaide Academic Excellence Scholarship terms and conditions to view full eligibility requirements.
How to apply
Scholarship applications for First Semester 2026 are now open. To apply, complete the appropriate application form below and follow the provided instructions.
Your application will be assessed by a selection panel and based on merit. Successful recipients will be notified prior to commencement at Adelaide University and the scholarship will be applied to your Offer of Admission.
