Scholarships

RG Willoughby Scholarship

Applications open Monday 19 January 2026
Applications close Saturday 14 March 2026
Total value $4,000
Duration 1 year
Residency Australian Citizen, New Zealand Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident
What best describes me Current student
Level of study Undergraduate
Degree Bachelor of Dental Surgery
College College of Health
Type of scholarship Financial disadvantage

In 1970, members of the Australian Dental Association and other friends and colleagues of the late Roger George Willoughby, tutor in the Dental School from 1949 to1968 and Warden of the Senate 1960 to 1968, donated to the University of Adelaide to establish an award in his memory. 

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

Value: $4,000 to be paid in two instalments.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, applicants must:

  • Be undertaking second or third year of the Bachelor of Dental Surgery
  • Be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident of Australia or New Zealand Citizen
  • 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.

Selection criteria

Selection of the successful candidate will be made according to:

  • Academic merit (GPA)
  • 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 not apply for this Scholarship

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