How to apply
Online application via myScholarships.
| Applications open | Monday 19 January 2026 |
| Applications close | Sunday 15 March 2026 |
| Total value | $5,500 |
| Duration | Once off |
| Residency | Australian Citizen, Permanent Humanitarian visa holder, Australian Permanent Resident, New Zealand Citizen |
| What best describes me | New student, Current student |
| Level of study | Undergraduate |
| Degree | All |
| College | All |
| Type of scholarship | Financial disadvantage, High achiever/academic |
The Cowan Young Endeavour Grant is available to students who are enrolled full-time in any undergraduate program at the Adelaide University.
The Young Endeavour is Australia's national sail training ship and a voyage involves 11 days at sea, living and sailing with 23 other youth crew from all over Australia. The Young Endeavour is operated by the Royal Australian Navy and provides a unique professional development opportunity to develop communication, leadership and team work skills. Please note that students must be aged between 16 - 23 years to undertake the voyage.
The grant includes a berth on the Young Endeavour and will cover travel expenses.
Recipients will be selected on the basis of demonstrated financial need, academic merit (GPA) and a personal written statement.
Value: Up to $5,500
For more information contact:
Student Assist
Email: StudentAssist@study.adelaideuni.edu.au
Eligibility
- Financial Need
- Full-time enrollment
- Undergraduate Program
Selection criteria
Recipients will be selected on the basis of the following:
- demonstrated financial need‚
- academic merit (GPA)
- a personal written statement.
Important information
- Please note that students must be aged between 16 - 23 years to undertake the voyage.
- The grant does not include a cash payment‚ the value is calculated on the estimated travel costs and berth hire associated with a voyage aboard the Young Endeavour
- detailing how the experience on the Young Endeavour will enhance their professional development and long-term career goals.
- a supporting statement from your Program Director OR character reference (referees must not be related to you. Examples of a referee could include a teacher, school principal, lawyer, social worker, religious or community leader, Justice of the Peace (JP)).
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