| Applications open | Monday 19 January 2026 |
| Applications close | Sunday 15 March 2026 |
| Total value | $25,000 |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Residency | Australian Citizen |
| What best describes me | New student |
| Level of study | Undergraduate |
| Degree | Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science (Veterinary Bioscience), Bachelor of Veterinary Technology |
| College | College of Science |
The Commonwealth Hill Trust Scholarship in Agriculture, Animal & Veterinary Sciences was established in 2020 at the University of Adelaide by the trustees of the Commonwealth Hill Trust Fund. The scholarship supports students with a passion and desire to pursue a career in agricultural sciences, animal science, animal behaviour, veterinary technology or veterinary medicine.
For more information contact:
Student Assist
Email: StudentAssist@study.adelaideuni.edu.au
Value: $7,500 per year to be paid in two equal instalments.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the scholarships, applicants must:
- Be commencing the Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences, Bachelor of Science majoring in Animal Behaviour, Bachelor of Science majoring in Animal Science, Bachelor of Science (Veterinary Bioscience) or Bachelor of Veterinary Technology or equivalent
- Be an Australian Citizen
- Be enrolled on a full time basis in a Commonwealth Supported Place
Selection criteria
Selection of the successful candidate will be made according to:
- Academic merit (ATAR)
- Answers to questions on the application form
- Preference for a student who has relocated from a regional, rural or remote location to undertake study at the University of Adelaide
Important information
- You must meet all of the above listed criteria to be eligible to apply
- The Scholarship must be taken up in the year in which it is offered
- Students receiving other Adelaide University Scholarships may apply for this Scholarship
- If a student has relocated from a regional, rural or remote area a one-off additional Scholarship payment of $2,500 will be made in the first semester of study to assist with relocation costs to undertake a program of study at Adelaide University
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