How to apply
Online application via myScholarships.
| Applications open | Monday 19 January 2026 |
| Applications close | Sunday 15 March 2026 |
| Total value | $6,000 |
| Duration | Once off |
| Residency | Australian Citizen |
| What best describes me | Current student |
| Level of study | Undergraduate, Honours |
| Degree | Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) |
| College | College of Health |
| Type of scholarship | High achiever/academic |
The Ali Pentelow Physiotherapy Scholarship will be awarded to a high-achieving third year full-time Adelaide University physiotherapy student.
The scholarship recognises excellence in physiotherapy theory and practice.
Value: $6,000
The scholarship funds will be applied to the Student Contribution tuition fees incurred by the recipient in the following study period.
For more information contact:
Student Assist
StudentAssist@study.adelaideuni.edu.au
Eligibility
To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must:
- Be an Australian Citizen.
- Be enrolled in the Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) (HPHYS).
- Be a continuing student considered to be in the third year of the four-year program.
- Be a full-time student.
- Demonstrate high level academic results.
- Demonstrate clinical skills of a high standard delivered with appropriate sensitivity and care.
- Submission of a written statement.
Selection criteria
Applicants are required to provide a written statement (maximum 500 words) detailing:
- Reasons for studying the physiotherapy program and future career goals.
- Academic achievements.
- Details of placements undertaken in the first two years and placements arranged or planned for third year.
- Work experience, community engagement and/or extracurricular interests.
- The name of any scholarships or grants currently held (or where an application is pending).
Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend an interview.
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