How to apply
Online applications via myScholarships
| Applications open | Monday 19 January 2026 |
| Applications close | Sunday 15 March 2026 |
| Total value | $5,000 |
| Duration | 1 year |
| Residency | New Zealand Citizen, Permanent Humanitarian visa holder, Australian Citizen |
| Level of study | Undergraduate, Honours |
| Degree | Bachelor of Psychology, Bachelor of Social Work, Bachelor of Social Work (Honours), Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) |
| College | College of Education, Behavioural & Social Science |
| Type of scholarship | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander |
Junction Australia is a leading not-for-profit organisation committed to supporting South Australians to live safe, connected and independent lives. With a strong focus on social and affordable housing, community support, and child and youth services, Junction works across metropolitan and regional areas to create positive change for individuals and families facing disadvantage. Their person-centred approach ensures tailored support that empowers people to overcome challenges and build brighter futures.
The Junction Thrive Aboriginal Grant is available to full-time Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students enrolled in any year of a psychology or social work undergraduate program at Adelaide University.
Value:
$5‚000 in two instalments of $2‚500 after Semester 1 and Semester 2 census dates (subject to enrolment checks and satisfactory academic progression).
For more information‚ contact:
Student Assist
Email: StudentAssist@study.adelaideuni.edu.au
The Junction Thrive Aboriginal Grant is available to full-time Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students enrolled in any year of a psychology or social work undergraduate program at Adelaide University.
Value:
$5‚000 in two instalments of $2‚500 after Semester 1 and Semester 2 census dates (subject to enrolment checks and satisfactory academic progression).
For more information‚ contact:
Student Assist
Email: StudentAssist@study.adelaideuni.edu.au
Eligibility
To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must:• be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander student
• be enrolled full-time in one of the following on-campus undergraduate programs (including associated majors):
• Bachelor of Social Work (On Campus)
• Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) (On Campus)
• Bachelor of Psychology (On Campus)
• Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) (On Campus)
• provide a written statement clearly addressing the points listed below
Selection criteria
Applicants must provide a written statement (maximum 500 words) detailing:• reasons for studying your program and how this supports your future career goals
• any financial and/or other educational barriers that impact access to study or continued study you wish to be considered
• community involvement and/or extracurricular activities/interests
Important information
The scholarship will be awarded based on academic merit (ATAR or equivalent for first year students, or GPA for second, third or fourth year students) and the written statement outlining why the applicant would be a worthy recipient.Previous recipients of the grant are eligible to reapply; however, preference may be given to applicants who have not already received the grant.
Applicants must demonstrate financial need to apply for the grant. This can be done by providing evidence of current receipt of a Health Care Card and/or a means-tested Centrelink benefit e.g. Austudy, Abstudy, Youth Allowance, etc. Applicants not in receipt of government means tested benefits can complete Adelaide University’s Financial Details for Scholarship Eligibility form, to support their application.
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