| Applications open | Monday 26 January 2026 |
| Applications close | Sunday 29 March 2026 |
| Total value | $5,000 |
| Duration | 1 Semester |
| Residency | Australian Citizen |
| What best describes me | New student, Current student |
| Level of study | Undergraduate, Honours |
| Degree | All |
| College | All |
| Type of scholarship | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander |
The Taplin Indigenous Bursary for International Education was established at the University of Adelaide by Emeritus Professor John Easton Taplin to support the expenses of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students or staff participating in projects involving engagement with other First Nations peoples overseas.
The Donor, a former University of Adelaide Pro Vice-Chancellor (International), has a strong commitment to the internationalisation of higher education. His motivation is inspired by the pioneering ethnographic and linguistic studies of his his great-grandfather, the Reverend George Taplin, with the Ngarrindjeri people, whose land encompasses the lower Murray River and Lakes region of South Australia, and by his ongoing advocacy on their behalf in the early years following British colonisation.
The Donor wishes to assist the University to establish a bursary for international education that will enable indigenous students or staff to undertake projects engaging with other First Nations peoples in overseas countries.
Value: up to $5,000 paid in one instalment.
For more information contact:
Student Assist
Email: StudentAssist@study.adelaideuni.edu.au
The Donor, a former University of Adelaide Pro Vice-Chancellor (International), has a strong commitment to the internationalisation of higher education. His motivation is inspired by the pioneering ethnographic and linguistic studies of his his great-grandfather, the Reverend George Taplin, with the Ngarrindjeri people, whose land encompasses the lower Murray River and Lakes region of South Australia, and by his ongoing advocacy on their behalf in the early years following British colonisation.
The Donor wishes to assist the University to establish a bursary for international education that will enable indigenous students or staff to undertake projects engaging with other First Nations peoples in overseas countries.
Value: up to $5,000 paid in one instalment.
For more information contact:
Student Assist
Email: StudentAssist@study.adelaideuni.edu.au
Eligibility
- Applicants must:
- Be and identify as an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person
- Be undertaking study as a Commonwealth supported student and
- Must remain enrolled on a full time or part time basis or
- Be a staff member of Adelaide University.
The recipients must use the bursary funds only for the following purposes:
- To undertake and engage in a project in a country with First Nation peoples (with a preference for New Zealand and Canada) that is relevant to issues facing Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people; or
- To attend a conference or visit relevant centres to investigate issues of relevance to Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people; and
For legitimate costs associated with travel to the study project or conference such as airfares, accommodation and program expenses.
Selection criteria
Up to two bursaries per year will be awarded. The value of the bursaries is up to $5,000 each, dependent on the number of successful applicants.Selection of the successful candidates will be made according to academic merit* ensuring funds are used to support study projects with First-Nations peoples with a preference for programs in Canada or New Zealand. Preference will be given to commencing or continuing students undertaking part-time or full-time study, and whose projects involve engagement with other First Nation's peoples overseas.
*Academic merit for commencing students will be determined according to ATAR or equivalent scores. Academic merit for continuing students will be determined according to students’ cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) or equivalent scores.
Important information
The bursaries are open to both current Indigenous staff and students of Adelaide University and are available to assist with the expenses of international education and travel.
The recipient/s must also undertake at least one of the following activities to share the travel experience with others:
- Present and participate in Wirltu Yarlu orientation;
- Present to your Faculty or workplace of origin;
- Participate in the exchange student network;
- Contribute a one page article to the Adelaidean
Students in receipt of other Adelaide University scholarships may apply for this Bursary.
How to apply
Student applications are to be submitted online via myScholarshipsStaff applicants, please contact First Nations on (08) 8302 9195 or FirstNationsEnquiries@adelaideuni.edu.au
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