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 Semester 1 2026 are now open. To apply, complete the appropriate application form below and follow the provided instructions.
Semester 1 2026 applications open 1 July 2025 and close 31 October 2025. Semester 2 2026 applications open 1 April 2026 and close 22 May 2026.
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.