| Applications open | Monday 26 January 2026 |
| Applications close | Sunday 15 March 2026 |
| Total value | $9,000 |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Residency | Australian Citizen, New Zealand Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident |
| What best describes me | New student |
| Level of study | Diploma, foundation or associate degree, Undergraduate |
| Degree | All |
| College | All |
Adelaide University Attainment Scholarship supports students who demonstrate leadership and active community service within a work, academic or community setting and are commencing university students through a non-ATAR admissions pathway.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must:
- Be a commencing Undergraduate Student (Including AU Online) and Pathway Student
- An Australian Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident or New Zealand Citizen
- Be a non-school leaver
- Demonstrated leadership, volunteering and/or community service within a work, academic or community setting and provide supporting documentation
- Commence university through a non-ATAR admissions pathway
- Letter of support from community leader, mentor, academic, or employer if seeking entrance on work experience basis (if no work or study experience then a community leader/official reference.)
- Written response detailing future career goals and how this qualification will assist you in their achievement
Selection criteria
Selection of the successful candidate will be made according to:
- Submission of supporting documentation
- Responses to questions on the application form
Important information
- Applications open early 2026.
- This scholarship is for students who are seeking entry through non-ATAR admissions i.e. VET qualification, STAT, work experience.
- Academic merit is not considered for this scholarship
- The supporting documentation required (as listed above) must be on official letterhead and signed by an authorised representative of that institution.
How to apply
Online applications via myScholarshipsContact us