Scholarships

Alexander Saint Scholarship in Science

Applications open Monday 19 January 2026
Applications close Sunday 15 March 2026
Total value $45,000
Duration 3 years
Residency Permanent Humanitarian visa holder, New Zealand Citizen, Australian Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident
What best describes me New student
Level of study Undergraduate
Degree Bachelor of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Bachelor of Science
College College of Science
Type of scholarship Financial disadvantage, High achiever/academic

The Alexander Saint Scholarship in Science was established at the University of Adelaide in 2016 by Bruce Saint and the late Shirley Saint in memory of their youngest son, Alexander Saint. The Scholarship supports commencing undergraduate students who are undertaking a Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science (Advanced) or Bachelor of Biomedical and Health Sciences program of study at Adelaide University.

For more information contact:
Student Assist
Email: StudentAssist@study.adelaideuni.edu.au

Value: $15,000 per year to be paid in two instalments.

 

Eligibility

To be eligible for the grant, applicants must:

  • Be commencing a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor or Biomedical and Health Sciences
  • Be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident of Australia, New Zealand Citizen or holder of a permanent humanitarian visa
  • Be enrolled on a full time basis in a Commonwealth Supported Place
  • Demonstrate you are in financial need*
    * Applicants must demonstrate financial need and provide supporting documentary evidence at the time of application, e.g. details of income tested Commonwealth income support payment, such as Youth Allowance, Austudy, ABSTUDY benefits, or other details of their financial circumstances.
    *Evidence of Tertiary Access Payment (TAP) application or approval does not demonstrate financial need.

Selection criteria

Selection of the successful candidate will be made according to:

  • Academic merit (ATAR)
  • Financial disadvantage
  • Answers to questions on the application form

Important information

  • You must meet all of the above listed criteria to be eligible to apply
  • The Scholarship must be taken up in the year in which it is offered
  • Students in receipt of other Adelaide University Scholarships may not apply for this Scholarship

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