| Applications open | Monday 19 January 2026 |
| Applications close | Sunday 15 March 2026 |
| Total value | $55,000 |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Residency | Australian Citizen, Permanent Humanitarian visa holder, Australian Permanent Resident, New Zealand Citizen |
| What best describes me | New student |
| Level of study | Undergraduate |
| Degree | All |
| College | College of Business and Law |
| Type of scholarship | Regional, rural, remote, Financial disadvantage |
The Biggins Family Scholarship encourages students from South Australian regional high schools to pursue a university education and an Adelaide University business qualification, in the face of financial and other challenges.
The scholarship will assist students from regional locations with the costs of attending university away from home (e.g. relocation expenses, accommodation, food, books, computers, materials, tuition fees and placement costs), allowing them to devote further time to pursue their academic goals and personal development.
To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must have completed year 12 at a South Australian regional high school in an area classified as Very Remote Australia, Remote Australia or Outer Regional Australia, and intend to relocate to study in Adelaide.
Eligible programs
The scholarship is available to commencing students from a rural or regional background, studying full-time or part-time in any undergraduate Adelaide University Business program.
In determining if a student is eligible for the Biggins Family Scholarship, Adelaide University will verify the rural/remote or regional area with the Australian Bureau of Statistic's ASGC Remoteness Areas classification.
To be eligible for the Biggins Family Scholarship, you must be graduating from a South Australian high school that is classified as Very Remote Australia, Remote Australia, or Outer Regional Australia
Value: up to $55,000
Recipients will receive $25,000 in first year, $15,000 in second year and $15,000 in third year.
For more information, contact:
Student Assist
StudentAssist@study.adelaideuni.edu.au
Eligibility criteria
To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must
• be Australian citizens, New Zealand Citizens, Permanent Residents of Australia or Holders of Permanent Humanitarian Visa.
• be completing or have completed year 12 and be a prospective commencing student new to tertiary education from a South Australian high school that is classified as Very Remote Australia, Remote Australia, or Outer Regional Australia
• be relocating to Adelaide to study.
• enrol full-time or part-time in an eligible Adelaide University undergraduate business program
• be able demonstrate financial and/or educational disadvantage
• provide a personal written statement addressing the points listed below
• attend an interview (in-person or online)
Applicants are required to complete an application form and provide a written statement (500-750 words) detailing:
• status as a rural/regional student (home location and details of final year secondary schooling)
• interest in studying a business degree
• future career goals and personal aspirations
• academic achievements
• details of any financial and/or educational disadvantage and the extent to which the scholarship will make tertiary study possible (how the scholarship
funds will benefit them)
• previous and current work experience‚ community involvement and/or extracurricular activities
Candidate selection
The scholarship will be awarded based on:1. content of the written statement
2. performance in interview
3. financial or educational disadvantage and the extent to which the scholarship will make tertiary study possible
4. evidence of resilience‚ determination‚ ambition‚ authenticity‚ courage and leadership
5. passion for Adelaide University business program
6. academic achievements
Important information
Preference may be given to applicants who are required to relocate a considerable distance to attend Adelaide University.
The offer of the scholarship is subject to admittance into an eligible Adelaide University business program. If a scholarship holder is not offered or does not accept a place in an eligible program, the scholarship will be withdrawn and offered to the next ranked applicant.
Recipients will be required to complete an annual written progress report and act as an ambassador for the scholarship (e.g. occasional attendance at events‘ and/or involvement in filming or interviews to document their journey and the impact of the scholarship).
Recipients are required to remain enrolled in an eligible Adelaide University business program and maintain satisfactory academic progress
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