Scholarships

Doris West Postgraduate Scholarship for Women

Applications open Monday 19 January 2026
Applications close Saturday 14 March 2026
Total value $30,000
Duration 2 years
Residency Australian Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident
What best describes me New student
Level of study Postgraduate
Degree All
College College of Health; College of Education, Behavioural & Social Science; College of Creative Arts, Design and Humanities; College of Science; College of Engineering and Information Technology; College of Business and Law
Type of scholarship Financial disadvantage, High achiever/academic

The Doris West Postgraduate Scholarship for Women was established in 1990 at the University of Adelaide by a gift from Doris West (B.A. 1921). Doris was particularly concerned and involved with the interests of women graduates both nationally and internationally. The scholarship supports female students undertaking a Masters by Coursework program of study at Adelaide University.

For more information contact:
Student Assist
Email: StudentAssist@study.adelaideuni.edu.au

Value: $15,000 per year to be paid in two equal instalments.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must:

  • Be commencing a Masters by Coursework program
  • Be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia
  • Be enrolled on a full time basis
  • Demonstrate you are in financial need*
  • Be and/or identify as female
    * Applicants must demonstrate financial need and provide supporting documentary evidence at the time of application, e.g. details of income tested Commonwealth income support payment, such as Youth Allowance, Austudy, ABSTUDY benefits, or other details of their financial circumstances. 

Selection criteria

Selection of the successful candidate will be made according to:

  • Academic merit (GPA)
  • Financial need
  • Answers to questions on the application form

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 not apply for this Scholarship  

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