Scholarships

John Perry Memorial Travel Scholarship

Applications open Monday 19 January 2026
Applications close Sunday 15 March 2026
Total value $1,200
Duration 1 semester
Residency Permanent Humanitarian visa holder, Australian Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident, New Zealand Citizen
Level of study Undergraduate
Degree All
College College of Creative Arts, Design and Humanities
Type of scholarship Financial disadvantage

The John Perry Memorial Travel Scholarship was established in 2008 by the University of Adelaide as a result donations received from various donors in memory of Justice John Perry AO QC. The Scholarship supports students of the Elder Conservatorium of Music and School of Performing Arts who are travelling to competitions, performances or workshops to enhance their study experience.

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

Value: $1,200 to be paid in one instalment.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must:

  • Be undertaking undergraduate studies in the Elder Conservatorium of Music
  • Be intending to travel or have travelled to competitions, performances or workshops as part of their musical studies Provide documentary evidence of the travel, such as an itinerary, details and budget at the time of application
  • 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:

  • Financial need
  • Purpose of travel
  • 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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