How to apply
Online application via myScholarships.
| Applications open | Monday 19 January 2026 |
| Applications close | Sunday 15 March 2026 |
| Total value | $1,000 |
| Duration | Once off |
| Residency | New Zealand Citizen, Australian Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident, International Student, Permanent Humanitarian visa holder |
| What best describes me | Current student |
| Level of study | Undergraduate |
| Degree | Bachelor of Mathematics, Bachelor of Mathematics (Honours) |
| College | College of Science |
| Type of scholarship | High achiever/academic |
The
Richard Oertel Memorial Grant is a perpetual award that honours the late Dr
Richard Oertel who lectured in mathematics at the Adelaide University’s
(previously UniSA’s) Whyalla Campus and previously at Mawson Lakes (formerly The
Levels).
The
grant will be awarded to a student who is enrolled full-time in the second or
third year of a Bachelor of Mathematics program at Adelaide University. The
recipient will receive up to $1‚000. The grant will be paid in a single
instalment of $1‚000 after the Semester 1 census date in the recipients’ second
or third year of study‚ provided the recipient maintains full-time enrolment
and satisfactory academic progress.
The grant is designed to assist recipients meet the costs associated with study including textbooks, travel costs, computing equipment or other out-of-pocket expenses.
Value: $1,000
For more information contact:
Student
Assist
Email: StudentAssist@study.adelaideuni.edu.au
Eligibility
The eligible programs are:
- Bachelor of Mathematics
- Bachelor of Mathematics (Honours)
Eligibility Criteria:
- Grade Point Average (GPA)
- Australian Citizen
- International Student
- Permanent Resident of Australia
- Holders of Permanent Humanitarian Visa
- New Zealand Citizens - Undergraduate
- Continuing student
- Full time load
Selection criteria
Applicants will be asked to provide a personal written statement (maximum 500 words) detailing:
- Reasons for studying their current program.
- Academic achievements.
- Future career goals.
- Any financial need that the applicant would like taken into consideration.
- How the grant will help meet study related expenses.
- The name of any scholarships or grants currently held (or where an application is pending).
Important information
The recipient will be selected on the basis of academic merit (minimum Grade Point Average of 4.5) and passion for mathematics as demonstrated in the personal written statement. Preference may be given to applicants facing financial need.Contact us