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Schulz Postgraduate Scholarship for the Study of Education

Applications open Monday 19 January 2026
Applications close Saturday 14 March 2026
Total value $1,300
Duration 1 Semester
Residency Australian Citizen, New Zealand Citizen, Permanent Humanitarian visa holder, Australian Permanent Resident
Level of study Postgraduate
Degree All
College College of Education, Behavioural & Social Science
Type of scholarship Financial disadvantage

The Schulz Postgraduate Scholarship for the Study of Education was established in 1957, when Adolf John Schulz bequeathed money to the University of Adelaide for the purpose of promoting postgraduate research work in the theory of education.

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

Value: $1,300 paid in one instalment.

Eligibility

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

  • Be undertaking a postgraduate coursework or postgraduate research program in the School of Education and whose research project is relevant to the theoretical study of education from varying perspectives  
  • Be an Australian Citizen, permanent resident of Australia, New Zealand Citizen or holder of a permanent humanitarian visa
  • Be enrolled on a full time
  • 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
  • Relevance of the research relating to the theoretical study of education from its varying perspectives as part of a comprehensive philosophy

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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