| Applications open | Monday 19 January 2026 |
| Applications close | Saturday 14 March 2026 |
| Total value | $2,000 |
| Duration | 1 Semester |
| Residency | Australian Citizen, New Zealand Citizen, Permanent Humanitarian visa holder, Australian Permanent Resident |
| What best describes me | New student |
| Level of study | Undergraduate |
| Degree | Bachelor of Computer Science, Bachelor of Mathematics |
| College | College of Engineering and Information Technology |
| Type of scholarship | Financial disadvantage, High achiever/academic |
The Mark Edwin Hurd Memorial Fund was established in 2019 by a bequest to the University of Adelaide from Mark Edwin Hurd, who graduated with a Bachelor of Science (Mathematical Sciences) (Honours) in 1991.
The purpose of the Scholarship is to support students in their first year of an undergraduate program in either Mathematical Sciences or Computer Science (or combined degrees) to purchase computer equipment.
For more information please contact:
Student Assist
Email: StudentAssist@study.adelaideuni.edu.au
Value: $2,000 to be paid in one instalment.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must:
- Be commencing an undergraduate program in the Bachelor of Mathematics with a major in Data Science or Bachelor of Computer Science (including combined degrees)
- 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 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)
- 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
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