Scholarships

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Adelaide University is committed to providing educational opportunities by offering a range of scholarships. We’re dedicated to ensuring students from all walks of life can access higher education. A scholarship could be the incentive you need to launch your future with us, ensuring you’re prepared to step forward with confidence toward your career goals.

We’re here to support your studies and help you thrive at university – become the best you can be with an Adelaide University scholarship.

International student scholarships

Adelaide University offers a range of scholarships to international students

For most scholarships, you will be automatically assessed when applying for an eligible undergraduate or postgraduate degree, however some scholarships have additional application requirements, excluded programs and terms and conditions that must be met in order to be eligible.

View the available scholarships and their requirements below.

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.

The Adelaide Emerging Leaders Award supports international students commencing undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degrees who demonstrate leadership qualities through strong academic achievement.

This scholarship offers a 25% tuition fee reduction and is automatically assessed and awarded to students with a distinction average.

Value
You will receive a 25% tuition fee waiver for the duration of your degree. 

Eligibility
Download the Adelaide Emerging Leaders Award terms and conditions to view full eligibility requirements.

The Adelaide Merit Scholarship supports international students commencing undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degrees who are committed to their academic achievement

This scholarship offers a 15% tuition fee reduction and is automatically assessed and awarded to students with a credit average.

Value
You will receive a 15% tuition fee waiver for the duration of your degree. 

Eligibility
Download the Adelaide Merit Scholarship terms and conditions to view full eligibility requirements.

The Adelaide Global Alumni Scholarship supports international students who have previously studied at Adelaide University, the University of South Australia or the University of Adelaide and are commencing an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree.

This scholarship offers a 10% tuition fee reduction and is automatically assessed and awarded to eligible students.

Value
You will receive a 10% tuition fee waiver for the duration of your degree. Please note that this scholarship cannot be combined with any of the merit-based scholarships. 

Eligibility
Download the Adelaide Global Alumni Scholarship terms and conditions to view full eligibility requirements.

The Adelaide Partner Award supports international students commencing undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degrees.

This scholarship offers a 10% tuition fee reduction and is automatically assessed and awarded to students from an approved Adelaide University partner institution.

Value
You will receive a 10% tuition fee waiver for the duration of your degree.  Please note that this scholarship cannot be combined with any of the merit-based scholarships. 

Eligibility
Download the Adelaide Partner Award terms and conditions to view full eligibility requirements.

Australian student scholarships

Adelaide University is pleased to offer a variety of scholarships dedicated to supporting domestic students throughout their studies. View the available scholarships below, and select the scholarship name to read more information and any applicable conditions.

Scholarship	Description
Adelaide University Vice Chancellor Scholarship	A scholarship rewarding exceptional academic achievers. Recipients receive a stipend of up to $10,000 per annum and a 100% fee waiver for up to four years.
Adelaide University Future Leaders Scholarship	A scholarship recognising high academic achievers who demonstrate leadership potential and community service. Recipients will receive a stipend of up to $15,000 per annum for the duration of the degree.
Adelaide University Aspire Scholarship	A scholarship acknowledging academic achievers who demonstrate leadership potential and community service. Recipients will receive a stipend of up to $5,000 per annum for the duration of the degree.
Adelaide University Principals Scholarship	A scholarship rewarding students who have excelled in their school academically and exhibited qualities of active service to their school and/or community. Recipients are nominated by their school principal and will receive a stipend of up to $3,000 per annum for three years.
Adelaide University Attainment Scholarship	A scholarship supporting students who demonstrate leadership and active community service within a work, academic or community setting and are commencing university studies through a non-ATAR admissions pathway.
Adelaide University Career Catalyst Scholarship	A scholarship supporting students to upgrade their skills, with the support of an employer. Eligible recipients will receive a 30% fee waiver for the duration of their degree.
Adelaide University Postgraduate Grant	A grant for students looking to enhance their career opportunities or change career direction by commencing a Master by coursework program. Recipients will receive a one-off payment of $5,000.
Adelaide University Access Scholarship	A scholarship supporting students who have demonstrated financial barriers to accessing post-secondary study. Recipients will receive an annual stipend of up to $6,000 per annum for the duration of the degree.
Adelaide University Online Grant	A grant dedicated to students studying online and who have demonstrated financial barriers to accessing post-secondary study and/or reside in a rural, regional, or remote community. Recipients will receive a one-off payment of $1,500.
Adelaide University Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Leaders Scholarship	A scholarship acknowledging exceptional academic achievement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who demonstrate leadership potential or active service in their school or community. Recipients will receive a stipend of up to $15,000 per annum for the duration of the degree.
Adelaide University Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Aspire Scholarship	A scholarship acknowledging academic achievement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who demonstrate leadership potential or active service in their school or community. Recipients will receive a stipend up to $5,000 per annuum for the duration of the degree.
Adelaide University Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student Scholarship	A scholarship supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who have demonstrated financial barriers to accessing post-secondary study. Recipients will receive an annual stipend of up to $6,000 per annum.

Research student scholarships 

Adelaide University offers a variety of scholarships to research students, designed to support with the costs associated with undertaking a research degree. 

For more information and to view available scholarships, visit the Research scholarships webpage. 