Scholarships

Oliver Rutherford Turner Scholarship

Applications open Monday 19 January 2026
Applications close Saturday 14 March 2026
Total value $5,000
Duration 1 Year
Residency Australian Citizen, New Zealand Citizen, Permanent Humanitarian visa holder, Australian Permanent Resident
What best describes me Current student
Level of study Undergraduate, Postgraduate
Degree All
College College of Health

In 1971, Oliver Rutherford Turner bequeathed one half of his residuary estate to the University of Adelaide for the purpose of assisting dental students to continue their studies at the University.

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

Value: $5,000 to be paid in two equal instalments.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must:

  • Be undertaking the second or subsequent year of undergraduate or postgraduate coursework program in the School of Dentistry at Adelaide University. 
  • Be an Australian Citizen, permanent resident of Australia, New Zealand Citizen, holder of a permanent humanitarian visa or international student 

Selection criteria

Selection of the successful candidate will be made according to:

  • Academic merit
  • 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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