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Adelaide University Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Leaders Scholarship

Adelaide University Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Leaders Scholarship
Duration Up to 4 years full time study or part-time equivalent
Residency Australian Citizen
What best describes me New student
Level of study Undergraduate
Degree All
College All
Type of scholarship Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

A scholarship acknowledging exceptional academic achievement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who demonstrate leadership potential or active service in their school or community. Recipients will receive a stipend of up to $15,000 per annum for up to 4 years full time study or part-time equivalent.

Eligibility criteria

  • Commencing Undergraduate Student (Including online)
  • Australian Citizen
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
  • Academic Merit 90 selection rank or equivalent (selection rank is ATAR with adjustment factors applied)
  • Demonstrate leadership potential or active service in their school or community
  • To be eligible for relocation grant, the home postcode as recorded in the student record, must be outside of Major Cities of Australia
  • Students from participating schools only

Candidate selection

  • Enrolment into undergraduate degree
  • Residency status
  • Academic merit
  • Submission of supporting evidence
  • Home postcode as per the student record to determine relocation grant eligibility

Important information

  • Applications open early 2026.
  • One off relocation grant of $1,500 to students relocating from postcodes outside of Major Cities in Australia areas based on the ASGC Remoteness Area result from the Health Workforce locator
  • $500 Starter Pack grant paid to all students who are awarded this scholarship
  • Bursaries to support accommodation expenses for one year are available as part of this scholarship

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