| Applications open | Monday 19 January 2026 |
| Applications close | Saturday 14 March 2026 |
| Total value | $2,500 |
| Duration | 1 Year |
| Residency | New Zealand Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident, Australian Citizen, Permanent Humanitarian visa holder |
| What best describes me | New student, Current student |
| Level of study | Undergraduate, Postgraduate |
| Degree | All |
| College | All |
| Type of scholarship | Regional, rural, remote |
Adelaide University offers the Adelaide University Regional Leadership Scholarship at Whyalla and Mount Gambier campuses. Recipients will join key student leadership projects and student engagement activities‚ fostering leadership skills and enhancing the student experience.
Up to 4 scholarships are available to be awarded annually:
• Up to 2 to students from Whyalla Campus
• Up to 2 to students from Mount Gambier Campus
Value: Up to $2‚500 per recipient
Payment will be in stipend amounts of $250 per fortnight. Payment is subject to the student being enrolled and maintaining satisfactory academic merit (GPA above 4)‚ meeting the agreed hours per week and objectives of the scholarship.
Successful applicants should seek personal taxation advice regarding being in receipt of the scholarship. The Australian Taxation Office provides some guidance through a Scholarship Decision Tool. To access their website - click here
For more information‚ please contact:
Student Assist
Email: StudentAssist@study.adelaideuni.edu.au
Eligibility
⦁ Full-time or part-time study load⦁ Current participant‚ or willing to participate in the Adelaide University Leadership award program
⦁ Grade Point average of 4.0 or above
Selection criteria
Applicants are required to provide:⦁ A written statement (maximum 500 words) briefly describing “What does leadership mean to you? What initiative do you think would enhance the student experience‚ particularly relating to student leadership‚ at our regional campuses?”
⦁ Your written statement should also include your answers to the following questions:
a. “Can you commit to meeting at least once per fortnight with Adelaide University Staff throughout the year” (Y/N)
b. “Will you participate in student engagement activities where you are available, and the activity does not conflict with other commitments”.
⦁ A resume or CV
Important information
Responsibilities:
1. With support from Adelaide University staff‚ the scholarship recipient will have the chance to be part of key student leadership projects as well to create and co-lead student engagement activities.
Scholarship projects and development areas may include:
⦁ Enhancing Leadership Skills
⦁ Promoting Student Engagement
2. Where possible‚ work with relevant campus staff to implement and measure the success of the proposed engagement activity and provide feedback for continuous improvements.
3. Meet regularly with the Regional Manager and/or Regional Student Support.
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