Scholarships

Peter Hoj and Mandy Thomas Yaitya Tipanthi Scholarship

Applications open Monday 19 January 2026
Applications close Sunday 15 March 2026
Total value $40,000
Duration 4 years
Residency Australian Citizen
Level of study Undergraduate
Degree All
College All
Type of scholarship Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, High achiever/academic

The Indigenous Support Fund (the Fund) was established in 2021 at the University of Adelaide through a generous gift from Professor Peter Høj AC to support one Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student to undertake any undergraduate program of study.  

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

Value: $10,000 per year to be paid in two instalments.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must:

  • Be commencing any undergraduate program
  • Be an Australian Citizen of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent
  • 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 

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 Commonwealth Scholarships may apply for this Scholarship
  • Students receiving other Donor funded Scholarships may not apply for this Scholarship

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