Scholarships

Neville Arthur Honours Scholarship for Physical Sciences

Applications open Monday 19 January 2026
Applications close Saturday 14 March 2026
Total value $2,750
Duration 1 Year
Residency Australian Citizen, Permanent Humanitarian visa holder, Australian Permanent Resident
What best describes me Current student
Level of study Honours
Degree All
College College of Science
Type of scholarship High achiever/academic

In 2021, Dr Neville Arthur bequeathed money to the University of Adelaide, to provide a scholarship to students studying the Physical Sciences. Dr Arthur was proud of his association with Science at the University, graduating from a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in 1962 and completing his PhD in Physical & Inorganic Chemistry in 1967. Dr Arthur’s legacy encourages students to pursue their interest in the same area.

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

Value: $2,750 to be paid in two equal instalments.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must:

  • Be undertaking an Honours research project in the area of Physics or Chemistry
  • Be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident of Australia, or holder of a permanent humanitarian visa
  • Be enrolled on a full time basis in a Commonwealth Supported Place

Selection criteria

Selection of the successful candidate will be made according to:

  • Academic merit (GPA)
  • 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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