Scholarships

Sir Ross and Sir Keith Smith Fund Scholarship

Applications open Monday 19 January 2026
Applications close Saturday 14 March 2026
Total value $3,500
Duration 0
Residency Australian Permanent Resident, Australian Citizen
What best describes me Current student
Level of study Honours
Degree Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical), Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences, Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical), Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical)
College College of Engineering and Information Technology

The Sir Ross and Sir Keith Smith Fund commemorates the achievements of two distinguished South Australian pioneer aviators - Captain Sir Ross Smith K.B.E., M.C., D.F.C., A.F.C., and his brother Lieutenant Sir Keith Smith K.B.E.

The scholarship was established to support students undertaking an Honours research project relevant to aeronautical or aerospace engineering in the College of Engineering and Information Technology.

Value: $3,500 to be paid in two instalments.

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

Eligibility

To be eligible for the grant, applicants must:

  • Be undertaking the Honours component of the Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical)(Honours), Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)(Mechanical), Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)(Mechanical) with Bachelor of Mathematical & Computer Science, Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical) with Bachelor of Science, or the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)(Mechanical) with Bachelor of Finance and Banking program
  • Be undertaking an Honours project relevant to aeronautical or aerospace engineering
  • Be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia
  • 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 (GPA)
  • Relevance of the Honours project to aeronautical or aerospace engineering
  • 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 apply for this Scholarship

 

 

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