How to apply
Online applications via myScholarships
| Applications open | Monday 19 January 2026 |
| Applications close | Saturday 14 March 2026 |
| Total value | $12,000 |
| Duration | Up to 4 years |
| Residency | Australian Citizen, New Zealand Citizen, Permanent Humanitarian visa holder, Australian Permanent Resident |
| What best describes me | New student, Current student |
| Level of study | Undergraduate |
| Degree | All |
| College | College of Science; College of Engineering and Information Technology |
| Type of scholarship | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander |
Adelaide University College of Engineering and Information Technology will provide a living allowance scholarship to a commencing or second year‚ full-time or part-time (pro-rata) student of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent studying an Adelaide University College of Engineering and Information Technology or College of Science undergraduate program.
Selection:
Selection will be made after the Semester 1/2 census dates each year. Assessment is made on the basis of the written statement and academic merit, and if required‚ responses to additional questions if more than two applications are received.
Value:
$3‚000 per year for the duration of the program‚ to the maximum of $9‚000 for a 3 year program and $12‚000 for a 4 year program. Part-time students will be paid on a pro-rata basis.
For double/combined degree students‚ the scholarship will only apply for a maximum of 4 years full-time or pro-rata part-time. Payment will be made after the Semester 1 and Semester 2 census dates.
For more information contact:
Student Assist
StudentAssist@study.adelaideuni.edu.au
Eligibility
Eligibility Criteria:
⦁ Be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent
⦁ Studying an Adelaide University College of Engineering and Information Technology or College of Science Associate Degree or Bachelor’s program‚ including Adelaide University Online.
⦁ Be enrolled full-time or part-time
⦁ Be in the first or second year of an eligible program
⦁ Provide a written statement outlining the criteria below.
Selection criteria
Student are required to submit a written statement of up to 800 words addressing the following questions to support their application:
⦁ Why did you choose a STEM degree?
⦁ What have you enjoyed about your degree so far?
⦁ What are your career aspirations once you have completed your degree?
⦁ If you had an ideal company you could work for‚ who would it be and why have you chosen them?
This grant may not be awarded if the potential recipient has received another Adelaide University STEM scholarship or grant. The total number of grants awarded will be at the discretion of Adelaide University College of Engineering and Information Technology.
The successful recipient must maintain a minimum GPA of 4.0 per Semester and maintain enrolment in a STEM Undergraduate program to receive payment.
Important information
If these conditions are not met for a single Semester ‚ the recipient will forfeit the scholarship payment for that period. If these conditions are not met for two consecutive Semesters the recipient will forfeit the remainder of the scholarship‚ unless evidence is provided to support reasons why‚ and this is approved. Recipients who have applied for a leave of absence from study will forfeit the scholarship payment for that period.
Aboriginal Group Scholarships and Grants:
When you apply for this scholarship/grant you will automatically be assessed against the eligibility criteria for all the scholarships/grants listed as a Aboriginal Group Scholarships and Grants. Please see myScholarship for the full list under Scholarship Groups open for applications.
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