How to apply
Online application via myScholarships.
| Applications open | Monday 19 January 2026 |
| Applications close | Sunday 15 March 2026 |
| Total value | $2,500 |
| Duration | 1 year |
| Residency | New Zealand Citizen, Australian Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident, Permanent Humanitarian visa holder |
| What best describes me | New student, Current student |
| Level of study | Undergraduate |
| Degree | All |
| College | All |
| Type of scholarship | Refugee background |
The Sarre Family Refugee Grant provides encouragement and support for an undergraduate female student from a refugee or humanitarian background who has demonstrated leadership skills. The grant is available to female students from a refugee or humanitarian background studying full time at any year level of an undergraduate program.
The grant is valued at $2,500 and will assist the recipient meet the costs associated with their living and/or education expenses.
Value: $2,500
Payment will be in two instalments:
$1,250 (paid after the census date for Semester 1)
$1,250 (paid after the census date for Semester 2)
Payment is subject to the student being enrolled and maintaining satisfactory academic progress.
For more information contact:
Student Assist
StudentAssist@study.adelaideuni.edu.au
Eligibility criteria
⦁ Australian Citizen‚ Australian Permanent Resident or the holder of a Permanent Humanitarian Visa‚ Temporary Resident, or New Zealand Citizen.
⦁ Refugee or humanitarian background.
⦁ Enrolled in an Adelaide University undergraduate program.
⦁ Female student.
⦁ Full time.
⦁ Submission of a written statement.
Candidate selection
Applicants are required to provide a written statement (maximum 500 words) detailing:
⦁ Reasons for studying your Adelaide University program and how the degree supports your future aspirations
⦁ Your background prior to Adelaide University study.
⦁ Academic achievements.
⦁ Any financial and/or educational barriers that impact access to study or continued study
⦁ Examples of demonstrated leadership.
The grant will be awarded on the basis of the content of the written statement and demonstrated leadership skills.
Preference may be given to students studying psychology‚ law or social work.
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