| Applications open | Monday 19 January 2026 |
| Applications close | Sunday 15 March 2026 |
| Total value | $22,500 |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Residency | Australian Permanent Resident, New Zealand Citizen, Australian Citizen, Permanent Humanitarian visa holder |
| What best describes me | New student |
| Level of study | Undergraduate |
| Degree | Bachelor of Mathematics, Bachelor of Mathematics (Honours) |
| College | College of Science |
| Type of scholarship | Financial need |
The E. O. Tuck Scholarship in Mathematics was established in 2024 by the University of Adelaide from of a generous donation from a mathematics alumnus of the University. The scholarship supports undergraduate students undertaking the Bachelor of Mathematics or Bachelor of Mathematics (Honours) program of study at Adelaide University.
Value: $7,500 per year to be paid in two instalments.
For more information contact:
Student Assist
Email: StudentAssist@study.adelaideuni.edu.au
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, applicants must:
- Be commencing a single degree of Bachelor of Mathematics or Bachelor of Mathematics (Honours)
- Be an Australian Citizen, permanent resident of Australia, New Zealand Citizen or holder of a permanent humanitarian visa
- Be enrolled on a full time basis in a Commonwealth Supported Place
- Demonstrate you are in financial need*
* 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:
- Academic merit (ATAR) Stage 2 Mathematical Methods (or equivalent) score
- Financial need
- Answers to questions on the application form
- If there are two students of equal merit, preference will be given to a female applicant
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
How to apply
Online applications via myScholarshipsContact us