| Applications open | Monday 19 January 2026 |
| Applications close | Saturday 14 March 2026 |
| Total value | $15,000 |
| Duration | 1 year |
| Residency | Australian Permanent Resident, Australian Citizen |
| What best describes me | New student |
| Level of study | Undergraduate |
| Degree | Bachelor of Arts |
| College | College of Creative Arts, Design and Humanities |
| Type of scholarship | Financial need, High achiever/academic |
The Stott Despoja Scholarship was established by Ms Natasha Stott Despoja AO to support a female undergraduate student who is undertaking a Bachelor of Arts program of study (including double degrees) at Adelaide University.
For more information contact:
Student Assist
Email: StudentAssist@study.adelaideuni.edu.au
Value: Fee remission for the first year of study.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the grant, applicants must:
- Be commencing any Bachelor of Arts program (including double degrees)
- Be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia
- Be enrolled on a full time basis in a Commonwealth Supported Place
- Demonstrate you are in financial need*
- Be a female student
* 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.
* Evidence of Tertiary Access Payment (TAP) application or approval does not demonstrate financial need.
Selection criteria
Selection of the successful candidate will be made according to:
- 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 apply for this Scholarship
- The value listed above is an approximate value. The actual value will be based on your enrolment.
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