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Richard Oertel Memorial Mathematics Grant

Richard Oertel Memorial Mathematics Grant
Applications open Monday 20 January 2025
Applications close Friday 21 March 2025
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 criteria

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

Candidate selection

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.

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