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Scholarship name Discipline area Value Who can apply
Accounting Career Development Grant Commerce, Accounting, Finance $1,000    
Economics Career Development Grant Economics, Finance and Trade $1,000    
Finance Career Development Grant Finance, Accounting $1,000    
Asian Experience Travel Grant Business (Property) $12,500    
Biggins Family Scholarship Business up to $55,000   
The Carter Property Scholarship Business (Property) $15,000    
Ehrenberg-Bass Institute Undergraduate Scholarship Marketing, Design and Marketing, Marketing and Communication $10,000     
Ehrenberg-Bass Institute Vacation Scholarship Marketing $300.00 per week fulltime ($60 per day part time)  
Ehrenberg Scholarship Marketing, Tourism and Event Management Payment of student HECS Fee for one year   
Future Leaders Human Resource Management Scholarship Human Resource Management $5,000    
Gibb Group Property Scholarship Property $15,000    
Glenn Family Accounting Scholarship Accounting $15,000  
Goodes O'Loughlin UniSA GO Scholarship Sport and Recreation Management Up to $24,000

     

   

Ian D. McLachlan Memorial Grant Commerce $5,000

     

 

Innovation Academy Scholarship

Business Up to $10,000  
Mainfreight Grant Business $8000  
Margaret J Duncan Scholarship Business Up to $15,000  
Omni Executive Defence Scholarship Business $15,000    
Order of Australia Association Foundation Business/Law Scholarship Business / Law Up to $40,000  
Peter Kittle Motor Company Scholarship Business Up to $14,500  
Rainy Day Recruitment Aboriginal Scholarship

Accounting & Finance, Architecture, Business,
Communication,
Construction Management,
Defence, Design,  Engineering, Environment Science, Information Technology, Law, Management & HRM, Marketing, Mathematics, Property, Science

Up to $15,000   
Rantanen Reynolds Family Sport and Recreation Management Grant Business (Sport and Recreation Management) $3,000    
The Rick and Barbara Allert International UniSA Business Travel Grant Business $10,000    
San Remo UniSA Business Grant Business $5,000   
Sarah Group Business Grant Business $5,000

   

UniSA Business Aboriginal Scholarship Business, Commerce $12,000   
UniSA Digital Business High Achiever Grant Digital Business $1,000    
UniSA Financial Planning High Achiever Grant Business (Financial Planning) $1,000   
UniSA Human Resource Management High Achiever Grant Business (Human Resource Management) $1,000   
UniSA Property High Achiever Grant Business (Property) $1,000    
UniSA Sport and Recreation Management High Achiever Grant Business (Sport and Recreation Management) $1,000    
UniSA Tourism, Event and Hospitality Management High Achiever Grant Business (Tourism, Event and Hospitality Management) $1,000    
Women in Finance and Economics Scholarship Business, Financial Planning, Economics, Finance and Trade Up to $10,000

     

 

Women in Finance and Economics Workplace Experience Grant Business, Finance, Financial Planning, Economics, Finance and Trade, Commerce Accounting Up to $1,828

        


Please note:
Scholarships and Grants are subject to change and are awarded based on conditions current at the time of award.


Accounting Career Development Grant

The Accounting Career Development Grant (ACDG) is awarded to all students commencing in the DBCO Bachelor of Accounting‚ or DBCN Bachelor of Accounting/Bachelor of Finance degrees who have obtained a B+ or higher in SACE Stage 2 Accounting. Students will be granted course substitution for the course ACCT 1008 Accounting for Business to complete an approved professional development elective.

Students in the double degree DBCN Bachelor of Accounting/ Bachelor of Finance are eligible for both the Accounting Career Development Grant (ACDG) and the Finance Career Development Grant (FCDG) and so must choose the one which best suits their individual circumstances. This grant is only available from 2017 to students commencing study with UniSA who completed their entry level qualification (e.g. SACE) in the previous year.

Value: $1,000 voucher to be used for an approved professional development elective.
 
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Economics Career Development Grant

The Economics Career Development Grant is awarded to students commencing in any of the following degrees:

Eligible students have the opportunity to undertake a professional career development elective course and receive credit in their degree through a course substitution. A $1000 grant will be offered to students to go toward their professional development opportunity, examples include:

  • a career development or professional skills course offered by UniSA

  • an internship or industry practicum

  • an international study tour to gain global experience and enhance career prospects

  • any additional professional education opportunity of choice approved by the Program Director.

To become eligible, students must:

  • Preference any of the specified UniSA programs above in their SATAC application.

  • Successfully complete and achieve a minimum study score of B+ in Stage 2 Economics as recorded on your SACE Record of Achievement.

  • Accept an offer for any of the above UniSA programs.

  • Receive a congratulatory letter confirming details of the grant.

  • If you have already enrolled in Principles of Economics (ECON1008), you will need to unenroll/drop this course before census date to receive the grant. If you remain enrolled in Principles of Economics (ECON1008), it will be understood that you are forfeiting the grant.

This grant is only available from 2018 to students commencing study with UniSA who completed their entry level qualification (e.g. SACE) in the previous year.

Value: $1,000 voucher to be used for an approved professional development elective.

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Finance Career Development Grant

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The Finance Career Development Grant (FCDG) is awarded to all students commencing in the DBFI Bachelor of Finance or DBCN Bachelor of Accounting/Bachelor of Finance degree who have obtained a B+ or higher in either SACE Stage 2 Specialist Mathematics or Mathematical Methods. Students will be granted course substitution for the course MATH1053 Quantitative Methods for Business to complete an approved professional development elective. Students in the double degree DBCN Bachelor of Accounting/Bachelor of Finance are eligible for both the Accounting Career Development Grant (ACDG) and Finance Career Development Grant (FCDG) and so must choose the one which best suits their individual circumstances.

This grant is only available from 2018 to students commencing study with UniSA who completed their entry level qualification (e.g. SACE) in the previous year.

Value: $1,000 voucher to be used for an approved professional development elective.

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Asian Experience Travel Grant

The Asian Experience Travel Grant will be awarded to a high-performing student who is enrolled in the Bachelor of Business (Property) degree at the University of South Australia.

The grant will provide a talented student with the opportunity to develop their property skills and experience in a global context by undertaking a 6-week internship at Mapletree Investments Pte Ltd (Mapletree) in Singapore. Course credit may be earned for participation in the program by enrolment in placement courses BUSS3080 (4.5 units) and BUSS3010 (9.0 units). The internship period will usually coincide with the semester or year breaks‚ however this may not be possible in all years.

The grant is intended to encourage students to participate in an overseas work placement which‚ in many cases‚ may otherwise be beyond their financial means. Evidence of financial disadvantage‚ as well as academic achievement‚ will be considered as part of the judging criteria and the selected recipient will receive this one-off grant to assist with the cost of travel‚ accommodation and living expenses incurred as part of their trip.

Students who have completed 54 units or higher will be given preference.

Full-time recipients will be given preference‚ but part-time applicants will be considered where there is a demonstrated need to study part-time.

Applicants are required to provide a written statement (up to 500 words) detailing:
- Reasons for studying their current program.
- Academic achievement.
- Financial need.
- Future career goals.
- How the study tour will contribute to their career aspirations.

- Considerations for part-time enrolment (if applicable).

Participation in the Singapore-based internship requires a Work Holiday Pass administered by the Singapore Government.  To qualify for a Work Holiday Pass applicants must be:

  • aged between 18 and 30 and completed 2 years of full-time undergraduate studies, if an Australian citizen, or

  • aged between 18 and 25, if an international student or permanent resident.

Mapletree will assist the grant recipient to apply for the relevant Work Holiday Pass.  Age is determined at the time of applying for the Work Holiday Pass and applicants are encouraged to consider their age prior to applying for the Asian Experience Travel Grant. 

In addition to your written statement, you will need to provide a copy of your current Curriculum Vitae.

How to apply: Online applications via my Scholarships.  

Grant re-opening in 2024 is still to be confirmed

Value: up to $12‚500 (to defray travel‚ accommodation and living expenses incurred as part of the trip)

For more information contact:

UniSA Business Program Services Team

Email: BIS-TeachingLearning@unisa.edu.au

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Biggins Family Scholarship

The Biggins Family Scholarship encourages students from South Australian regional high schools to pursue a university education and a UniSA business qualification‚ in the face of financial and other challenges.

The scholarship will assist students from regional locations with the costs of attending university away from home (e.g. relocation expenses‚ accommodation‚ food‚ books‚ computers‚ materials‚ tuition fees and placement costs)‚ allowing them to devote further time to pursue their academic goals and personal development.

To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must have completed year 12 at a South Australian regional high school in an area classified as Very Remote Australia, Remote Australia or Outer Regional Australia, and intend to relocate to study in Adelaide.

Preference may be given to applicants who are required to relocate a considerable distance to attend UniSA in Adelaide.

The offer of the scholarship is subject to admittance into an eligible UniSA business program. If a scholarship holder is not offered or does not accept a place in an eligible program‚ the scholarship will be withdrawn and offered to the next ranked applicant.

Eligible programs
The scholarship is available to commencing students from an eligible rural or regional background‚ studying full-time or part-time in any undergraduate UniSA Business program.

Eligibility and selection criteria
To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must:

  • be an Australian citizen‚ permanent resident‚ or refugee (holder of a permanent humanitarian visa or similar visa for refugees)

  • be completing or have completed year 12 and be a prospective commencing student new to tertiary education from a South Australian high school that is classified as Very Remote Australia, Remote Australia, or Outer Regional Australia
  • intending to relocate to study in Adelaide

  •  enrol full-time or part-time in an eligible UniSA undergraduate business program

  • be able demonstrate financial and/or educational disadvantage

  • submit an application form

  • provide a personal written statement addressing the points listed below

  • attend an interview (in-person or online)

  • Applicants must not have already attended university.

Applicants are required to complete an application form (link below) and provide a written statement (500-750 words) detailing:

  • status as a rural/regional student (home location and details of final year secondary schooling)

  • interest in studying a business degree

  • future career goals and personal aspirations

  • academic achievements (including grades obtained in year 11/12 and most recent report card)

  • details of any financial and/or educational disadvantage and the extent to which the scholarship will make tertiary study possible (how the scholarship
    funds will benefit them)

  • previous and current work experience, community involvement and/or extracurricular activities

In determining if a student is eligible for the Biggins Family Scholarship, UniSA will verify the rural/remote or regional area with the Australian Bureau of Statistic's ASGC Remoteness Areas classification.

To be eligible for the Biggins Family Scholarship, you must be graduating from a South Australian high school that is classified as Very Remote Australia, Remote Australia, or Outer Regional Australia

Check the classification of your school postcode

Recipients will be required to complete an annual written progress report and act as an ambassador for the scholarship (e.g. occasional attendance at events, and/or involvement in filming or interviews to document their journey and the impact of the scholarship).

How to apply
Applications are open 28 August 2023  - 11 February 2024. 

Applicants should submit an application form (link to form only available during scholarship opening timeframe) and written statement to:
UniSA Scholarship Office
Student and Academic Services
Email: scholarships.prizes@unisa.edu.au

Application Form

Value: up to $55,000

Recipients will receive $25,000 in first year, $15,000 in second year and $15,000 in third year.  Pro-rata payments will apply for part-time students. 

Recipients are required to remain enrolled in an eligible UniSA business program and maintain a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4.5 or above.

For more information‚ contact: 
Campus Central
Phone: 1300 301 703
Email: askcampuscentral@unisa.edu.au

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Carter Property Scholarship 

The Carter Property Scholarship is available to high-achieving students who are enrolled in the second year of the Bachelor of Business (Property) degree at UniSA. 

The scholarship includes the opportunity for recipients to undertake paid work experience at Aspen Group in Sydney at a mutually agreed time.  The industry experience will typically take place during the summer teaching break for a minimum of two weeks. 

Each Scholarship is valued at $15,000 payable over two years with one awarded per annum. 

Eligibility and selection criteria:

To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must:

  • be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or refugee (holder of a permanent humanitarian visa or similar visa for refugees)

  • be a second-year student studying Bachelor of Business (Property)

  • have full-time enrolment

  • demonstrate high academic achievement – a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.0 or above (Credit average based on first year results)

  • agree to undertake a work placement (minimum two weeks) at Aspen Group in Sydney at a mutually agreed time

  • provide a written statement clearly addressing the points listed below

  • provide statements from two referees as character references, with at least one reference from a referee not connected to the applicant’s secondary school or university

  • attend an interview

Applicants must provide:

  • a written statement (maximum 750 words) detailing:

    • reasons for studying a property degree

    • future career goals and personal aspirations

    • their knowledge of Aspen Group and the industry sector in which the company operates

    • interest in attending a paid work placement at Aspen and what they would like to achieve during placement

    • academic standing and achievements

    • prior work experience, community involvement and extracurricular activities/interests

  • statements from two referees as character references, with at least one reference from a referee not connected to the applicant’s secondary school or university

Applicants are required to provide a written statement (maximum 750 words) and two referee reports as outlined above.  Shortlisted applicants are invited to attend an interview.   

How to apply: Online applications open 22 January 2024 - 24 March 2024 via my Scholarships

Value: up to $15,000 payable as $7,500 per year for a maximum of two years.

Scholarship recipients will receive the following payments each year for the duration of the scholarship:
• $3,750 after the Study Period 2 census date
• $3,750 after the Study Period 5 census date

For more information contact:
UniSA Business 
Academic Service Officer 
Tel: (08) 830 24175 
Email: BIS-TeachingLearning@unisa.edu.au

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Ehrenberg-Bass Institute Undergraduate Scholarship

The Ehrenberg-Bass Institute Undergraduate Scholarship will be awarded to high achieving students enrolling in the Bachelor of Business (Marketing), Bachelor of Business (Design and Marketing), or Bachelor of Marketing and Communication for the first time.

The scholarship is awarded by the University of South Australia’s Ehrenberg-Bass Institute for Marketing Science, based on student’s potential for excellence in marketing.

The Ehrenberg-Bass Institute is the world’s largest institute for research into marketing, and the home of evidence-based marketing. For more information about Ehrenberg-Bass visit www.MarketingScience.info

We welcome all eligible students to apply, including commencing students and students who have transferred into one of the UniSA marketing undergraduate degrees from another program.

Scholarships are available to both full-time and part-time, domestic students.

Applicants must meet the following selection criteria:

  • Australian Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident, or Permanent Humanitarian Visa.

  • Enrolled in the Bachelor of Business (Marketing), Bachelor of Business (Design and Marketing), or Bachelor of Marketing and Communication for the first time commencing from Study Period 5 2022 to Study Period 2 2023 (inclusive).

  • Grade point average (GPA) of 5.5 or above (for students who transferred from another program) OR ATAR of 90 or above, including adjustment factors (for commencing students).

Recipients of another UniSA scholarship or grant may apply, excluding recipients of the Ehrenberg Scholarship.

How to apply:
Applications are through the Ehrenberg-Bass Institute website - https://www.marketingscience.info/undergraduate-scholarships/

Value: Each scholarship is valued at AUD$10,000. Payment is across 12 months as a fortnightly instalment. Payments will cease if recipient leaves eligible marketing programs. Pro-rata payment applies for part time students.

For more information contact:
The Ehrenberg-Bass Institute
Email: EhrenbergBass@MarketingScience.info

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Ehrenberg-Bass Institute Vacation Scholarship

The Ehrenberg-Bass Institute Vacation Scholarship is open to students who have completed Consumer Behaviour and are enrolled in or have completed one of the following programs: Bachelor of Business (Marketing), Bachelor of Business (Design and Marketing) or Bachelor of Marketing and Communication. Students are offered the opportunity to undertake research for a minimum of 6 weeks with experienced researchers in the Ehrenberg-Bass Institute for Marketing Science within the UniSA Business.

For further information:
Vacation Scholarship Coordinator
Ehrenberg-Bass Institute for Marketing Science
University of South Australia
Tel: (08) 8302 0111
Fax: (08) 8302 0123

Value: $300.00 per week fulltime ($60 per day part-time)"

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Ehrenberg Scholarship

UniSA Business is offering a one year HECS-HELP undergraduate scholarship for an outstanding student enrolling in the Bachelor of Business (Marketing), Bachelor of Business (Design and Marketing), or Bachelor of Marketing and Communication for the first time. The Scholarship is named after one of the world's greatest marketing scientists, Professor Andrew Ehrenberg, whose contribution to marketing science has had a major influence on the research and teaching. All commencing students with an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) of 95 or above (including adjustment factors) who enrol full-time in any of these programs will be eligible for consideration. Selected candidates will be invited to attend an interview and the scholarship will be awarded based on students' potential for excellence in marketing. More than one scholarship may be awarded if the judges deem there to be more than one outstanding candidate.

UniSA Business will contact eligible students by mail after they have enrolled in one of the specified programs.

For more information contact:
Ehrenberg-Bass Institute Marketing and Business Development Manager
GPO Box 2471 Adelaide SA 5001
Tel: (08) 8302 0769
Fax: (08) 8302 0123
Web: www.unisa.edu.au/marketing

Value: Payment of student HECS Fee contributions for one year for the Bachelor of Business (Marketing), Bachelor of Business (Design and Marketing) or Bachelor of Marketing and Communication.

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Future Leaders Human Resource Management Scholarship

The Future Leaders Human Resource Management Scholarship will be awarded to a student who is enrolled full-time or part-time in the second or third year (final) year of the Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management) DBBH and XBBH (Online) program at UniSA. Final year students in the Bachelor of Psychological Science (Counselling and Interpersonal Skills) / Bachelor of Business (HRM) (MBCH) are also eligible to apply for the scholarship.

Applicants will be asked to provide a written statement (800 words) detailing:

  • Their interest and passion for the field of human resources

  • The benefits of effective HRM for people and organisations

  • How receipt of the scholarship would assist them in pursuing their HR career

  • Academic achievements (including cumulative Grade Point Average and a list of all courses studied to date including final grade for each)

  • Future career goals

  • Any financial or educational disadvantage that the applicant wishes to be taken into account

Applicants must also submit a current Curriculum Vitae as part of their application.

Interest and passion for the HR field is a key component of the selection criteria and applicants should take care to address this aspect in their written statement and if shortlisted for interview.

In addition to the scholarship funds, the scholarship is a unique opportunity to receive mentoring from a passionate and experienced human resources leader with many years of industry experience.

How to apply: Online applications open 22 January 2024 - 18 March 2024 via my Scholarships

Value: The recipient will receive $5,000. The $5,000 will be paid in two instalments of $2,500 after the Study Period 2 and Study Period 5 census dates in the year the scholarship is awarded, provided the recipient maintains enrolment and satisfactory academic merit. Pro rata payments will apply to part-time recipients.

For more information contact:

UniSA Business
Email: bis-teachinglearning@unisa.edu.au

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Gibb Group Property Scholarship

The Gibb Group Property Scholarship provides encouragement and support for talented commencing UniSA property students.  Recipients will receive a three-year scholarship valued at up to $15,000. 

Recipients will benefit from work experience with the Gibb Group at any regional office (locations are Perth, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Rockhampton or Townsville). 

The work experience component is designed to provide the recipient with exposure to a dynamic Australian property developer and asset manager, specialising in industrial logistics property, suburban office and business park space. 

The timing and duration of the work experience will be agreed between the Gibb Group and the recipient. It is generally expected that the duration will be for a minimum of five working days. The scholarship includes $1,500 to offset travel and accommodation expenses incurred by the recipient. 

The work experience may form part of the Business Practicum elective available to final year students, subject to approval by the relevant Program Director or Course Coordinator.  It is not a requirement that the recipient select the Business Practicum elective; it is merely an option available.

Eligibility and selection criteria:

  • Australian citizen, Australian Permanent Resident or international student
  • Enrolled in the Bachelor of Business - Property (DBPY)
  • Commencing full-time student
  • Academic merit (ATAR of 70 or above inclusive of any adjustment factors)
  • Submission of a written statement
  • Interview

Applicants are required to provide a written statement (maximum 500 words) detailing:

  • Reasons for studying their UniSA property program and how the degree supports their aspirations including career goals.
  • Academic achievements including ATAR and subjects studied in year 12.
  • Work history, community involvement and extracurricular activities.
  • Willingness to undertake work experience with the Gibb Group at any office at a mutually agreed time.

The selection panel will review shortlisted candidates and select a recipient. Shortlisted applicants will be required to attend an interview.

If‚ in the view of the selection panel‚ no applicant is sufficiently meritorious‚ no award shall be made.

The scholarship will be awarded based on academic achievement, relevant skills offered and passion for the program, as demonstrated in the written statement and interview.

Students may be in receipt of another scholarship or grant administered by UniSA. 

How to apply: Online applications open 22 January 2024 - 13 March 2024 via my Scholarships

Value: up to $15,000
up to $13,500 (up to $4,500 per year for a maximum of three years)

Payment will be in instalments:

  • $2,250 (paid after Study Period 2 census date)
  • $2,250 (paid after Study Period 5 census date)

$1,500 paid upon agreement of work experience at one of the Gibb Group offices

For more information‚ contact:
Campus Central
Tel: 1300 301 703
Email: askcampuscentral@unisa.edu.au

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Glenn Family Accounting Scholarship

The Glenn Family Accounting Scholarship is available to commencing students undertaking an accounting program at UniSA that fulfils accreditation requirements for Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.
To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must currently live in or have a close connection to the northern areas of Adelaide (as defined below). Students wishing to apply who do not currently live in the northern areas of Adelaide, should outline in their written statement their close connection to the area (that might include having previously resided in the area or community involvement aligned to the area).


The eligible programs are:
• Bachelor of Accounting (DBCO)*
• Bachelor of Accounting, Bachelor of Finance (DBCN)
*also available to students who are combining a Bachelor of Accounting with a Master of Management or Master of Finance.

Eligibility and selection criteria:
• Australian citizen, Permanent Resident of Australia, or refugee (holder of a Permanent Humanitarian Visa or similar visa for refugees)
• commencing student enrolled in Bachelor of Accounting (DBCO) or Bachelor of Accounting, Bachelor of Finance (DBCN)
• full-time enrolment
• currently live in or have a close connection to the northern areas of Adelaide (per Local Government Areas list)
• submission of a written statement
• submission of year 12 results (ATAR, subjects studied in year 11/12 and grades received) or details of alternative tertiary entry pathway

The scholarship is not available to UniSA Online students in the Bachelor of Accounting (XBCO).


Applicants are required to provide a written statement (maximum 750 words) detailing:
• reasons for studying their UniSA accounting program and how the degree supports their aspirations including future career goals in the accounting field
• why they would be a worthy recipient and impact of receiving the scholarship
• academic achievements (including ATAR, subjects studied in year 11/12 and grades received, or details of alternative entry pathway)
• any past and current work history
• community involvement / extracurricular interests or activities
• interest in obtaining Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand accreditation following graduation

Eligible geographical location:
The Local Government Areas (LGA) of:
• Adelaide Plains Council
• City of Campbelltown
• City of Playford
• City of Port Adelaide Enfield
• City of Tea Tree Gully
• City of Salisbury
• Light Regional Council
• The Barossa Council
• Town of Gawler

How to apply: Online applications 22 January 2024 - 18 March 2024 via my Scholarships

Value: $15,000 ($5,000 per year up to 3 years)
• $2,500 after the Study Period 2 census date
• $2,500 after the Study Period 5 census date

Ongoing recipients’ payments are subject to enrolment checks, satisfactory academic progression and maintaining a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4.5.

For more information‚ contact:
Campus Central
Tel: 1300 301 703
Email: askcampuscentral@unisa.edu.au

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Ian D. McLachlan Memorial Grant

The University of South Australia has established the Ian D. McLachlan Memorial Grant in recognition of Ian McLachlan's commitment as a long-standing Council member of UniSA, who died on 30 April 2011. Ian was a member of the University's Finance Committee from July 1998 until April 2011 and joined the University Council as a co-opted member in 2000 and continued to serve as a Member of Council until April 2011. Ian also made significant contributions to the University through his role as Presiding Officer to the University's Audit and Risk Management Committee from 2005 until April 2011; and as Director of the ITEK Pty Ltd Board (UniSA's commercial arm) since 2006.

One grant, valued at $5,000, will be awarded each year to a final year, full-time student from one of the following programs:

  • DBCA - Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) or DBCO - Bachelor of Accounting
  • DBCF - Bachelor of Business (Finance) or DBFI - Bachelor of Finance
  • DBCD - Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)‚ Bachelor of Business (Finance) or DBCN – Bachelor of Accounting, Bachelor of Finance
  • DHLD - Bachelor of Laws (Honours)‚ Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) or DHLF – Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Bachelor of Accounting
  • DBCC - Bachelor of Commerce
  • DBBF - Bachelor of Applied Finance
  • DBCB - Bachelor of Commerce‚ Bachelor of Applied Finance

Students who completed Year 11 or 12 at Unley High School, or are from a rural or isolated area will be encouraged to apply but it is not an essential criteria.

Applicants must be Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents.

Applicants must submit a personal written statement (500 words) detailing career and personal goals and how the scholarship will assist their studies.

Applicants who completed Year 11 or 12 at Unley High School, or are from a rural or isolated area should include this information in their personal written statement.

The grant will be awarded on the basis of interview, financial disadvantage, academic merit and submission of a written statement.
Continuance of the grant is subject to satisfactory academic performance and the recipient should maintain a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.0 or above.

How to apply: Online applications open 22 January 2024 - 03 April 2024 via my Scholarships

Value: $5,000. Payment will be made in two instalments of $2,500 each, after the Study Period 2 and Study Period 5 census dates provided the recipient continues to meet the grant criteria and maintains satisfactory academic performance.

For more information contact:
UniSA Business
Email: bis-teachinglearning@unisa.edu.au
Tel: (08) 8302 0798

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Innovation Academy Scholarship 

With the launch of the on-campus Bachelor of Digital Business (DBDB) in 2023, the Innovation Academy in Digital Business (theinnovationacademy.com.au) offers an exciting scholarship opportunity for the first 30 domestic students that enrol and commence the new degree in 2023.

Eligibility and selection criteria:

  • Australian citizen, permanent resident or the holder of a permanent humanitarian visa
  • Commencing full time in the Bachelor of Digital Business (DBDB) in 2023 (Semester 1) (students who transfer from another UniSA program are not eligible)

Scholarships will be awarded to the first 30 students who apply for admission to the Bachelor of Digital Business (DBDB) who meet the above eligibility and selection criteria.

Value: Up to $10,000

Up to $5,000 per year for up to two years for recipients enrolled full time.

Payment will be in two instalments per year:

  • $2,500 (paid after 25 June)
  • $2,500 (paid after 10 December)

Ongoing payments are subject to recipients:

  • Maintaining enrolment
  • Maintaining satisfactory academic performance

How to apply: Students do not need to apply and will be automatically assessed for eligibility.

Successful recipients will be advised in early February 2023.

Scholarship will not be opening for applications in 2024

For more information‚ contact:

Campus Central 
Tel: 1300 301 703
Email: askcampuscentral@unisa.edu.au 

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Mainfreight Grant

The Mainfreight Grant is available to students who are enrolled full-time in the final year of an eligible UniSA Business program.

To be eligible for the grant, applicants must:

  • Be enrolled fulltime in the final year of an eligible program
  • Submit a written statement
  • Have a minimum GPA of 4.0

The eligible programs are:

  • Bachelor of Business (Management) (DBBG) (XBBG)
  • Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management) (DBBH) (XBBH)
  • Bachelor of Business (Marketing) (DBBM) (XBBM)
  • Bachelor of Digital Business (DBDB) (XBDB)
  • Bachelor of Business (Tourism, Event and Hospitality Management) (DBBE) (XBBT)
  • Bachelor of Business (Economics‚ Finance and Trade) (DBIB) (XBIB)
  • Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) (DBCA)
  • Bachelor of Accounting (DBCO)
  • Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)‚ Bachelor of Business (Finance) (DBCD)
  • Bachelor of Accounting‚ Bachelor of Finance (DBCN)
  • Bachelor of Business (Finance) (DBCF)
  • Bachelor of Finance (DBFI)
  • Bachelor of Business (DBBN)
  • Bachelor of Commerce‚ Bachelor of Applied Finance (DBCB)
  • Bachelor of Commerce (DBCC)
  • Bachelor of Applied Finance (DBBF)
  • Bachelor of Business (Logistics and Supply Chain Management) (DBBL)

Applicants are required to provide a personal written statement (maximum 500 words) detailing:

  • reasons for studying their current program
  • academic achievements
  • community involvement
  • future career goals

The recipient will be selected on the basis of academic merit‚ leadership potential‚ interpersonal skills and team work orientation as demonstrated in the personal written statement.

Shortlisted applicants will be required to attend a selection panel interview.

Recipients are required to submit a report to the donor outlining their progress and how the grant has assisted them. The report should be submitted to Advancement Services no later than 1 October of the year in which they receive the grant.

How to apply: Online applications open 29 January 2024 - 31 March 2024 via my Scholarships

Value: $8000

Payment will be in instalments in the recipients’ final year of undergraduate study‚ provided the recipient maintains full-time enrolment and satisfactory academic merit:

- $4000 (paid after Study Period 2 census date)
- $4000 (paid after Study Period 5 census date)

For more information contact:
UniSA Business
Email: bis-teachinglearning@unisa.edu.au

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Margaret J Duncan Scholarship

The Margaret J Duncan Scholarship is available to full time and part time students enrolled in a UniSA Business undergraduate program.

To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must:

  • be an Australian citizen or permanent resident of Australia
  • be enrolled full-time or part-time in a UniSA Business undergraduate program
  • demonstrate financial need, addressed in the written statement as part of their application, stating the grounds on which they wish to be considered; or
  • demonstrate academic achievement (minimum GPA 5.0) or (minimum ATAR 80 inclusive of any adjustment factors)
  • submit a written statement supporting their application (maximum 750 words) detailing:
    • reasons for studying the program
    • future career goals and personal aspirations
    • financial need (if applicable)
    • academic standing and achievements
    • personal responsibilities and commitments which the applicant is managing in addition to their studies
    • work experience, community involvement and extracurricular activities/interests
  • agree to academic record to be shared with the scholarship panel

The scholarship will be awarded based on the written statement outlining why the applicant would be a worthy recipient, and demonstration of financial need OR academic merit.

How to apply:  Online applications via my Scholarships

Scholarship opening for application in 2024 is still to be confirmed

Value: Up to $15,000 ($5,000 per year up to 3 years)

Payments:

  • $2,500 after the Study Period 3 census date
  • $2,500 after the Study Period 6 census date

Recipients will be paid after Study Period 4 and Study Period 7 census dates in same year as awarding

Pro-rata payment applies for part-time enrolment.

Ongoing conditions:
Scholarship recipients must meet the following conditions in order to receive on-going payments:

  • Maintain enrolment in a UniSA Business undergraduate program (leave is not permitted)
  • Maintain satisfactory academic progress

For more information contact:
UniSA Business
Email: bis-teachinglearning@unisa.edu.au

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Omni Executive Defence Scholarship

Omni Executive was established in 2012 as a management consultancy delivering niche strategic services to the Department of Defence. Since then, the company has rapidly expanded into aerospace development, training and security, vetting and specialist professional services. Omni has grown to a team of over 400 professionals providing high value, high trust national security and intelligence solutions to a wide range of Australian government and corporate clients.

UniSA Veterans Engagement and Education Program (VEEP) scholarships have been developed to provide an extra layer of encouragement and support for VEEP students to improve capacity to undertake and complete a tertiary degree.

The Omni Executive Defence Scholarship supports commencing and continuing students studying full-time or part-time in any undergraduate or postgraduate coursework program within UniSA STEM or UniSA Business.

The scholarship is targeted at students registered with the Veterans’ Engagement and Education Program (VEEP) however eligibility is also extended to students with a strong interest in a career in the defence industry.

Eligibility and selection criteria
• Australian citizen‚ Australian Permanent resident
• registered VEEP participant or able to demonstrate a strong interest in a defence industry career
• commencing or continuing student in an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework program in UniSA STEM or UniSA Business
• full-time or part-time study load
• submission of a written statement
• submission of a Curriculum Vitae

Students registered with the Veterans’ Engagement and Education Program (VEEP) or those with a strong interest in a career in the defence industry are encouraged to apply. A preference may be given to applicants who are a registered VEEP participant or are defence ready in terms of security clearances.

Applicants must agree to attend a paid work/industry placement at Omni Executive.

Applicants are required to provide a written statement (500-750 words) detailing:
• summary of work history and life experience;
• reasons for studying their UniSA STEM or Business program;
• future career goals;
• interest in attending paid placement at Omni Executive and what they hope to achieve during the placement;
• community involvement and/or extracurricular activities/interests;
• academic standing and achievements; and
• the name of any scholarships or grants currently held (or where an application is pending).

Shortlisted applicants will be required to attend an interview.

How to apply: Online applications open 4 March 2024 - 29 March 2024 via my Scholarships
 
Value: $15‚000

Two instalments each year for up to two years paid as follows:
• $3,750.00 after Study Period 2 census date
• $3,750.00 after Study Period 5 census date

Ongoing Payment is subject to recipient:
- Maintaining enrolment
- Maintaining satisfactory academic progress

Pro-rata payment applies to recipients studying on a part-time basis.

For more information‚ contact:
Campus Central
Tel: 1300 301 703
Email: askcampuscentral@unisa.edu.au
 
 

Order of Australia Association Foundation Business/Law Scholarship

The Order of Australia Association Foundation Scholarship has been established to recognise, celebrate and encourage outstanding young Australian citizens to realise their potential to be leaders in tomorrow’s community.

The Order of Australia Association Foundation Business/Law Scholarship is available to young Australian citizens who are in the second year of a UniSA Business or Law degree (including double degrees) who have demonstrated high academic achievement and show potential to become an outstanding and prominent Australian. Applicants program duration must be a minimum of four years.

The purpose of the scholarship is to assist promising students who might otherwise have considerable financial difficulty in proceeding with their studies and thus not achieve their potential for the future benefit of Australia. 

Applications are open to students who are in the second year of their program and the successful recipient will receive scholarship payments during third and fourth year.   

The scholarship includes the opportunity to receive ongoing mentoring from a member of the Order of Australia Association who is eminent in the awardee’s chosen field of study.  The mentoring component is a mandatory condition of accepting the Scholarship.   

Eligibility and selection criteria:

To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must:

  • Be a second year University of South Australia undergraduate student enrolled in a Business or Law Degree.
  • Be studying one of the following: - Bachelor degree (four years full-time study) - Double bachelors degree (five years full-time study) - 3+1 Pathway to Master’s in Business (four years full-time study)        
  • Be an Australian citizen aged under 30 (in exceptional circumstances, applicants may be considered up to the age of 33). ·        
  • Be undertaking their first university degree.
  • Have a minimum Grade Point Average of 5.5.
  • Be a full-time student and expect to proceed to complete their program on a full-time basis.
  • Have demonstrated qualities of leadership, initiative and involvement in community affairs.
  • Be able to demonstrate their need for financial assistance to benefit the completion of their course of study. 
  • Agree to engage in mentoring offered by the Order of Australia Association Foundation.    
  • Agree to an interview

Applicants must provide:

  • A Curriculum Vitae.
  • Evidence of financial and/or educational disadvantage.
  • A written statement (approximately 1,000 words) detailing:
    • Reasons for studying their UniSA business or law program and how the degree supports their career goals
    • Academic achievement in their previous and current studies
    • Financial disadvantage and how receiving the Scholarship would benefit them
    • Past and current involvement in community affairs
    • Plans upon graduation
    • How a mentor would assist them (the ability to gain significantly from the guidance of a mentor from the Order of Australia Association who is eminent in the awardee’s chosen field of study)
    • The name of any scholarships or grants currently held (or where an application is pending)  

How to apply:  Online applications via my Scholarships

Grant will not re-opening for applications in 2024.

Grant re-opening in 2025 is still to be confirmed.

Value: up to $40,000 over a maximum of two years.

Scholarship recipients will receive the following payments each year (during third and fourth year) for the duration of the scholarship:

  • $10,000 after the Study Period 2 census date
  • $10,000 after the Study Period 5 census date

Ongoing payments are subject to maintaining full time enrolment, satisfactory academic performance and a GPA of 5.5.  

Selection of scholarship recipient:

The scholarship recipient will be selected by the Order of Australia Association Foundation Board upon recommendation from the Order of Australia Association Foundation National Selection Panel. The National Selection Panel includes a Professorial representative from the University of South Australia nominated by the Vice Chancellor. 

For more information contact:

Campus Central
Tel: 1300 301 703 
Email: askcampuscentral@unisa.edu.au  

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Peter Kittle Motor Company Scholarship

The Peter Kittle Motor Company Scholarship will be available to students studying full-time in a range of UniSA undergraduate business degrees.  To be eligible, applicants must have completed first year (successfully completed at least 27 units of study in their business program) and achieved a cumulative Grade Point Average of 4.5 or above. 

Eligible students include non-first year students undertaking a bachelor’s degree (3 years full-time study), those pursuing a double degree (5 years full-time study) and those enrolled in the Fast-track to Master’s in Business (4 years full-time study). 

The scholarship includes the opportunity to engage with the company to gain valuable work and practical experience.  The engagement will be tailored and mutually agreed between the company and each individual recipient and may take the form of mentoring support, work placement / internship, or at the company’s discretion, paid work experience during semester breaks and the summer vacation period.  Any work placement component may be formalised and earn course credit subject to course enrolment and Program Director approval. 

There is an expectation scholarship recipients will be keen to benefit from the work experience provisions of the scholarship.  Paid work will be remunerated at the award rate for students (per the relevant industry award or equivalent). 

Two scholarships will be offered each year the scholarship program is available and the financial benefit to recipients will be in the form of Student Contribution tuition fee offset.  Recipients will receive the scholarship for up to two years (final year students will receive scholarship support for one year only).    

Eligibility and selection criteria

  • Australian Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident or Permanent Humanitarian Visa Holder
  • second, third, fourth or fifth-year student enrolled in an eligible undergraduate business program (to be eligible a student must have completed at least 27 units inclusive of credit)
  • academic merit (Grade Point Average of 4.5 or above)
  • full-time study load
  • residing in or near the Adelaide Metropolitan Area (in a position to satisfy the work experience provisions of the scholarship)
  • submission of a written statement
  • submission of a Curriculum Vitae
  • interview

Applicants are required to provide a copy of their Curriculum Vitae and a written statement (500-750 words) detailing:

  • reasons for studying their UniSA business program and how the degree supports their aspirations
  • future career goals
  • any past and current work history
  • community involvement / extracurricular interests or activities
  • academic achievements
  • interest in gaining work experience and insights from Peter Kittle Motors whilst completing their degree

Eligible programs

  • Bachelor of Business
  • Bachelor of Business (Economics, Finance and Trade)
  • Bachelor of Finance
  • Bachelor of Business (Financial Planning)
  • Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management)
  • Bachelor of Business (Information Strategy and Management)
  • Bachelor of Business (Innovation and Entrepreneurship)
  • Bachelor of Business (Logistics and Supply Chain Management)
  • Bachelor of Business (Marketing)
  • Bachelor of Business (Management)
  • Bachelor of Business (International Business)
  • Bachelor of Business (Property)
  • Bachelor of Accounting

Shortlisted applicants will be required to attend an interview to be held at the City West campus. 

How to apply: Online applications 22 January 2024 - 18 March 2024 via my Scholarships

Value: Payment will be in the form of up to four tuition fee offsets per recipient spread over two years based on the Student Contribution rate applicable to UniSA Business students.  The 2022 figures for commerce, accounting and economics students are:

  • $11,457 for one year for a full-time student (continuing students)
  • $14,630 for one year for a full-time student (commencing students)

For more information‚ contact:

UniSA Business Program Services Team

BIS-TeachingLearning@unisa.edu.au

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Rainy Day Recruitment Aboriginal Scholarship

The Rainy Day Recruitment Aboriginal Scholarship is available to full-time and part-time second-year Aboriginal students undertaking an eligible undergraduate program in the following areas at the University of South Australia:

  • Accounting & Finance
  • Architecture
  • Business
  • Communication
  • Construction Management
  • Defence
  • Design
  • Engineering
  • Environment Science
  • Information Technology
  • Law
  • Management & HRM
  • Marketing
  • Mathematics
  • Property
  • Science

With a preference for Accounting & Finance, Architecture, Defence, Engineering, Environment Science and Information Technology.

The scholarship will help recipients meet the costs associated with study including, but not limited to, textbooks‚ supplies‚ uniforms, computing equipment, travel, tuition fees, living expenses or other out-of-pocket expenses.

Eligibility and selection criteria:
To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must:

  • be an Aboriginal student (submission of an Affirmation of Aboriginality will be required)
  • be a second-year undergraduate student
  • have full-time (preferred) or part-time enrolment
  • have a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4.0 or above
  • provide a written statement
  • provide a Curriculum Vitae

Applicants must provide a written statement (maximum 750 words) detailing:

  • reasons for studying their current program and how the degree supports their future aspirations
  • how the grant will enhance the applicant’s learning experience and how the grant funds are likely to be used
  • academic achievements
  • community involvement and/or extracurricular activities/interests

The scholarship will be awarded based on the written statement outlining why the applicant will be a worthy scholarship recipient, passion for their chosen area of study and Curriculum Vitae. Individual circumstances, as outlined in the written statement, will be considered when determining the successful applicant.

If‚ in the view of the selection panel‚ no applicant is sufficiently meritorious‚ no award shall be made.

How to apply: Online applications via myScholarships 

Scholarship opening for application in 2024 is still to be confirmed

Important:  When you apply for this grant, you will automatically be assessed against the eligibility criteria for all of the grants listed within the Aboriginal Grouped Schemes table.  Once you have submitted your online application via myScholarships,  you will be contacted by the UniSA Scholarships team within 5-7 business days and advised what supporting documentation you are required to provide in order to be considered for the grant(s) that you have been deemed eligible for.  Please note: 

  • If you are eligible for a grant, it does not mean you will be awarded the grant. 
  • do not provide any supporting documentation until you have been advised to. 

Value: up to $15,000
Recipients receive payment according to the length of their program:

  • Four-year program – payment commences in second year. Recipients receive up to $15,000 ($5,000 per year)
  • Three-year program – payment commences in second year. Recipients receive up to $10,000 ($5,000 per year)

Payment will be in two instalments:

  • $2,500 (paid after the Study Period 2 census date)
  • $2,500 (paid after the Study Period 5 census date)

Pro-rata payments will apply for part time enrolments.

For more information‚ contact:
Campus Central
Tel: 1300 301 703
Email: askcampuscentral@unisa.edu.au

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Rantanen Reynolds Family Sport and Recreation Management Grant

The Rantanen Reynolds Family Sport and Recreation Management Grant is available to female students enrolled in the first, second or third year of the Bachelor of Business (Sport and Recreation Management).

The Grant provides assistance with the cost of participating in the program, as well as general living expenses. Funds may also be used to participate in extra-curricular activities, such as travel, which will broaden horizons and contribute to the recipient’s future success in sport and recreation management.

Eligibility and selection criteria:
To be eligible for the grant, applicants must:

  • Be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident of Australia, or refugee (holder of a Permanent Humanitarian Visa or similar visa for refugees)
  • Be a female student
  • Be a commencing or continuing student enrolled in the Bachelor of Business (Sport and Recreation Management) (DBBS)
  • Be enrolled full-time (preferred) or part-time
  • Demonstrate academic achievement
  • Submit a written statement
  • Submit a Curriculum Vitae

A student can receive the grant on one occasion only.

Applicants are required to provide a written statement (maximum 500 words) detailing:

  • reasons for studying sport and recreation management and how the degree supports their aspirations, including future career goals.
  • why they would be a worthy recipient and the impact of receiving the grant.
  • academic achievements:
     - commencing students should include year 12 results (ATAR, subjects studied in year 11/12 and grades
  • any past and current work history
  • community involvement / extracurricular interests or activitie

How to apply: Online applications open 22 January 2024 - 03 April 2024 via my Scholarships

Value: $3,000 one-off payment after Study Period 2 census date

For more information contact:
Campus Central
Tel: 1300 301 703
Email: askcampuscentral@unisa.edu.au 

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Rick and Barbara Allert International UniSA Business Travel Grant

The Rick and Barbara Allert International UniSA Business Travel Grant supports undergraduate business students to gain international experience as part of their program. The grants are designed to assist recipients with their living and/or education expenses.

Applicants will be students who are studying full-time in UniSA Business and have completed a minimum of 54 units of study, inclusive of credit, prior to applying for the grant.

Eligibility and Selection Criteria

  • Australian citizen, permanent resident or holder of a permanent humanitarian visa.
  • Enrolled in an eligible undergraduate three-year program from UniSA Business*.
  • Participating in an overseas experience that has been approved by UniSA International in the final year of study
  • Completed a minimum of 54 units of study (including credit) prior to applying for the grant.
  • Demonstrated financial hardship.
  • Full-time study load.
  • Submission of a written statement.
  • GPA above 5

Eligible programs

  • Bachelor of Business
  • Bachelor of Business (International Business)
  • Bachelor of Business (Innovation and Entrepreneurship)
  • Bachelor of Finance
  • Bachelor of Business (Financial Planning)
  • Bachelor of Business (Economics, Finance and Trade)
  • Bachelor of Business (Property)
  • Bachelor of Business (Management)
  • Bachelor of Business (Logistics and Supply Chain Management)
  • Bachelor of Business (Marketing)
  • Bachelor of Accounting

Applicants will need to demonstrate financial hardship to apply for the grant. This can be done by providing evidence of current receipt of a Health Care Card and/or a means-tested Centrelink benefit(s) e.g. Abstudy, Austudy, Youth Allowance. Applicants not in receipt of government means tested benefits can complete the UniSA Scholarship Assessment Form, to support their application.

Applicants are required to provide a written statement (maximum 500-750 words) detailing:

  • Reasons for studying their UniSA program and how the degree supports their future aspirations including career goals.
  • Details of the travel arrangements, including costs, dates, country, experience type (e.g. Study tour summer school, internship, semester exchange)
  • Academic achievements (including GPA and course results).
  • Demonstrated financial disadvantage that the applicant wishes to be taken into account.
  • a breakdown of how the grant funds will benefit them

The grant will be awarded based on financial disadvantage and academic achievement and a detailed written statement outlining why the applicant would be a worthy grant recipient.

How to apply: Online applications open 22 January 2024 - 18 March 2024 via my Scholarships

Value: $10,000

For more information‚ contact:
Campus Central
Tel: 1300 301 703
Email: askcampuscentral@unisa.edu.au

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San Remo UniSA Business Grant

The San Remo UniSA Business Student Grant is available to domestic students studying in a range of UniSA undergraduate eligible business program. To be eligible, applicants must have completed at least 27 units of study in their eligible business program and achieved a cumulative Grade Point Average of 4.5 or above.

The grant includes the opportunity to engage with the company to gain valuable work and practical experience. The engagement will be tailored and mutually agreed between the company and each individual recipient and may take the form of mentoring support, work placement / internship, or at company’s discretion, paid work experience during semester breaks and the summer vacation period. The work placement is not a mandatory condition of accepting the grant. Any work placement component may be formalised and earn course credit subject to course enrolment and Program Director approval.

Recipients of the grant who attend work experience or placement are responsible for their own travel costs.

Eligibility and selection criteria:

  • Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or refugee (holder of a permanent humanitarian visa or similar visa for refugees).
  • Enrolled in eligible undergraduate UniSA Business program.
  • Completed minimum of 27 units (inclusive of credit) of eligible undergraduate UniSA Business program.
  • Grade Point Average of 4.5 or above.
  • Submission of a written statement.
  • Submission of a Curriculum Vitae.

Eligible undergraduate UniSA Business programs:

  • Bachelor of Business
  • Bachelor of Business (Design and Marketing)
  • Bachelor of Business (Economics, Finance and Trade)
  • Bachelor of Finance
  • Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management) *
  • Bachelor of Business (Information Strategy and Management)
  • Bachelor of Business (Innovation and Entrepreneurship)
  • Bachelor of Business (Logistics and Supply Chain Management)
  • Bachelor of Business (Marketing)
  • Bachelor of Business (Management) *
  • Bachelor of Business (International Business)
  • Bachelor of Business (Property)
  • Bachelor of Accounting *
  • Bachelor of Marketing and Communication *

*indicates those programs that are available 100% online

Applicants are required to provide a written statement (maximum 500-750 words) detailing:

  • Reasons for studying their UniSA business program and how the degree supports their career goals.
  • Academic achievements.
  • Past and current work history.
  • Interest in gaining work experience and insights from San Remo whilst completing their degree and any knowledge they have or interest in safety innovation or solutions within the food manufacturing industry.
  • community involvement / extracurricular interests or activities
  • the name of any scholarships or grants currently held (or where an application is pending)

If‚ in the view of the selection panel‚ no applicant is sufficiently meritorious‚ no award shall be made.

The grant will be awarded based on:

  • Content of the written statement and Curriculum Vitae.
  • Academic achievements.
  • Willingness to engage with the company and benefit from work experience (and any knowledge or interest the applicants may have in in safety innovation or solutions within the food manufacturing industry).

Students may be in receipt of other scholarships or grants administered by UniSA. A recipient of the San Remo Grant is not eligible to receive the grant again in future years.

How to apply: Online applications open 22 January 2024 - 18 March 2024 via my Scholarships

Value: $5,000
Payments will be paid in instalments, subject to enrolment and maintaining a cumulative Grade Point Average of 4.5 or above:

  •  $2,500 after SP2 census date
  • $2,500 after SP5 census date

Pro-rata payment applies for part-time enrolment.

For more information contact:
Campus Central
Tel: 1300 301 703
Email: askcampuscentral@unisa.edu.au

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Sarah Group Business Grant

The Sarah Group Business Grant will be awarded to a second-year student enrolled full-time in the following undergraduate programs at the University of South Australia.

Bachelor of Accounting
Bachelor of Finance
Bachelor of Business
Bachelor of Business (Innovation and Entrepreneurship)
Bachelor of Business (Property)
Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management)
Bachelor of Marketing and Communication
Bachelor of Business (Marketing)

The grant includes the opportunity to engage with Sarah Group to gain valuable work and practical experience. The engagement would be tailored and mutually agreed between the company and each individual recipient and may take the form of mentoring support‚ work placement / internship‚ or at the company’s discretion‚ paid work experience during semester breaks and the summer vacation period.

Any work placement component may be formalised and earn course credit subject to course enrolment and Program Director approval.

Eligibility and selection criteria:
To be eligible for the grant‚ applicants must:
• be an Australian citizen‚ permanent resident‚ or refugee (holder of a permanent humanitarian visa or similar visa for refugees)
• be a continuing second-year student studying in an eligible undergraduate Buisiness program‚ including UniSA Online students
• demonstrate academic achievement (a cumulative Grade Point Average of 4.5 or above)
• have a full time study load
• submit a written statement
• submit a Curriculum Vitae
• demonstrate an interest in gaining insights and work experience from Sarah Group whilst completing their degree with a potential pathway to employment
Applicants must provide a written statement addressing career goals in the business field and how the grant and associated work-related opportunities would be of benefit to the students in achieving their goals.

Applicants are required to provide a written statement (500-750 words) outlining:
· reasons for studying their UniSA Business program
· academic achievements
· past and current work history
· interest in gaining work experience and insights from Sarah Group whilst completing their degree
· career goals within business and how receiving the grant would help achieve their goals
· community involvement / extracurricular interests or activities
· the name of any scholarships or grants currently held (or where an application is pending)
While the grant is available to UniSA Online students‚ preference would be given to applicants who plan to live and work in Adelaide after they complete their UniSA Business program.

How to apply: Online applications open 22 January 2024 - 18 March 2024 via my Scholarships

Value: $5,000, with $2,500 paid after Study Period 2 and Study Period 5 census dates.

For more information contact:

Campus Central

Tel: 1300 301 703

Email: askcampuscentral@unisa.edu.au

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UniSA Business Aboriginal Scholarship

UniSA Business is offering three scholarships each main entry round valued up to $6000 per annum or $500 per course enrolment post census in that year, as a living allowance scholarship to contribute to independent academic learning of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.

To be awarded for a period of three academic years to a student of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent who has been admitted to an undergraduate program offered by the UniSA Business for studies in Business, or Commerce.

The scholarship total is $12000 for 3 year degrees, $16000 for 4 year degrees or $20000 for 5 year degree. 

Value: up to $6,000 per annum or $500 per course enrolment post census in that year.

For more information contact:
UniSA Business Program Services Team
Email: bis-teachinglearning@unisa.edu.au 

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UniSA Digital Business High Achiever Grant

The UniSA Digital Business High Achiever Grant is available to students commencing a UniSA Business degree in Digital Business

To be eligible for the grant applicants must have UniSA recorded as their first SATAC preference in the Bachelor of Digital Business (DBDB)

Eligibility and selection criteria:

  • Australian citizen or permanent resident of Australia
  • Must have Bachelor of Digital Business (DBDB) recorded as their first SATAC preference
  • Must be eligible to receive an offer to one of the eligible programs on the basis of an ATAR
  • Full time or part time enrolment

The grant will be awarded to the applicant with the highest ATAR based selection rank who meets the eligibility criteria above.

Where there are two highest ranked applicants with the same ATAR based selection rank the grant will be awarded to the applicant who listed their eligible program as their first SATAC preference at the earliest date.

Recipients must have full time or part time enrolment in an eligible program as at the Study Period 2 census date in order to be eligible and receive payment.

How to apply:  There is no application process for this grant. Students will be selected based on the criteria above.

Value: $1,000 once off payment after Study Period 2 census date subject to confirmation of full time or part time enrolment

For more information contact:
Campus Central
Tel: 1300 301 703
Email: askcampuscentral@unisa.edu.au

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UniSA Financial Planning High Achiever Grant

The UniSA Financial Planning High Achiever Grant is available to students commencing a UniSA Business degree in Financial Planning.

To be eligible for the grant applicants must have UniSA recorded as their first SATAC preference in Bachelor of Business (Financial Planning) (DBRF).

Eligibility and selection criteria:
• Australian citizen or permanent resident of Australia
• Must have Bachelor of Business (Financial Planning) (DBRF) recorded as their first SATAC preference
• Must be eligible to receive an offer to one of the eligible programs on the basis of an ATAR
• Full time or part time enrolment

The grant will be awarded to the applicant with the highest ATAR based selection rank who meets the eligibility criteria above.

Where there are two highest ranked applicants with the same ATAR based selection rank the grant will be awarded to the applicant who listed their eligible program as their first SATAC preference at the earliest date.

Recipients must have full time or part time enrolment in an eligible program as at the Study Period 2 census date in order to be eligible and receive payment.

How to apply: There is no application process for this grant. Students will be selected based on the criteria above.

Value: $1,000 once off payment after Study Period 2 census date subject to confirmation of full time or part time enrolment

For more information contact:
Campus Central
Tel: 1300 301 703
Email: askcampuscentral@unisa.edu.au

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UniSA Human Resource Management High Achiever Grant

The UniSA Human Resource Management High Achiever Grant is available to students commencing a UniSA Business degree in Human Resource Management.

To be eligible for the grant applicants must have UniSA recorded as their first SATAC preference in Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management) (DBBH).

Eligibility and selection criteria:
• Australian citizen or permanent resident of Australia
• Must have Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management) (DBBH) recorded as their first SATAC preference
• Must be eligible to receive an offer to one of the eligible programs on the basis of an ATAR
• Full time or part time enrolment

One grant will be awarded to the applicant with the highest ATAR based selection rank who meets the eligibility criteria above.

One grant will be awarded to the applicant with the highest ATAR based selection rank who meets the eligibility criteria above and completed Year 12 at a secondary school that qualifies for adjustments under the Universities Equity Scheme. Where no student meets this criteria the grant will be awarded to the next ranked student based on ATAR based selection rank only.

Where the two highest ranked applicants have the same ATAR based selection rank the grant will be awarded to the applicant who listed their eligible program as their first SATAC preference at the earliest date.

Recipients must have full time or part time enrolment in an eligible program as at the Study Period 2 census date in order to be eligible and receive payment.

How to apply: There is no application process for this grant. Students will be selected based on the criteria above.

Value: $1,000 once off payment after Study Period 2 census date subject to confirmation of full time or part time enrolment

For more information contact:
Campus Central
Tel: 1300 301 703
Email: askcampuscentral@unisa.edu.au

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UniSA Property High Achiever Grant

The UniSA Property High Achiever Grant is available to students commencing a UniSA Business degree in Property.

To be eligible for the grant applicants must have UniSA recorded as their first SATAC preference in Bachelor of Business (Property) (DBPY).

Eligibility and selection criteria:

  • Australian citizen or permanent resident of Australia
  • Must have Bachelor of Business (Property) (DBPY) recorded as their first SATAC preference
  • Must be eligible to receive an offer to one of the eligible programs on the basis of an ATAR
  • Full time or part time enrolment

One grant will be awarded to the applicant with the highest ATAR based selection rank who meets the eligibility criteria above.

One grant will be awarded to the applicant with the highest ATAR based selection rank who meets the eligibility criteria above and completed Year 12 at a secondary school that qualifies for adjustments under the Universities Equity Scheme. Where no student meets this criteria the grant will be awarded to the next ranked student based on ATAR based selection rank only.

Where the two highest ranked applicants have the same ATAR based selection rank the grant will be awarded to the applicant who listed their eligible program as their first SATAC preference at the earliest date.

Recipients must have full time or part time enrolment in an eligible program as at the Study Period 2 census date in order to be eligible and receive payment.

How to apply: There is no application process for this grant. Students will be selected based on the criteria above.

Value: $1,000 once off payment after Study Period 2 census date subject to confirmation of full time or part time enrolment

For more information contact:
Campus Central
Tel: 1300 301 703
Email: askcampuscentral@unisa.edu.au

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UniSA Sport and Recreation Management High Achiever Grant

The UniSA Sport and Recreation Management High Achiever Grant is available to students commencing a UniSA Business degree in Sport and Recreation Management.

To be eligible for the grant applicants must have UniSA recorded as their first SATAC preference in Bachelor of Business (Sport and Recreation Management) (DBBS).

Eligibility and selection criteria:
• Australian citizen or permanent resident of Australia
• Must have Bachelor of Business (Sport and Recreation Management) (DBBS) recorded as their first SATAC preference
• Must be eligible to receive an offer to one of the eligible programs on the basis of an ATAR
• Full time or part time enrolment

The grant will be awarded to the applicant with the highest ATAR based selection rank who meets the eligibility criteria above.

Where there are two highest ranked applicants with the same ATAR based selection rank the grant will be awarded to the applicant who listed their eligible program as their first SATAC preference at the earliest date.

Recipients must have full time or part time enrolment in an eligible program as at the Study Period 2 census date in order to be eligible and receive payment.

How to apply:
There is no application process for this grant. Students will be selected based on the criteria above.

Value: $1,000 once off payment after Study Period 2 census date subject to confirmation of full time or part time enrolment

For more information contact:
Campus Central
Tel: 1300 301 703
Email: askcampuscentral@unisa.edu.au

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UniSA Tourism, Event and Hospitality Management High Achiever Grant

The UniSA Tourism, Event and Hospitality Management High Achiever Grant is available to students commencing a UniSA Business degree in Tourism, Event and Hospitality Management.

To be eligible for the grant applicants must have UniSA recorded as their first SATAC preference in Bachelor of Business (Tourism, Event and Hospitality Management) (DBBE).

Eligibility and selection criteria:
• Australian citizen or permanent resident of Australia
• Must have Bachelor of Business (Tourism, Event and Hospitality Management) (DBBE) recorded as their first SATAC preference
• Must be eligible to receive an offer to one of the eligible programs on the basis of an ATAR
• Full time or part time enrolment

The grant will be awarded to the applicant with the highest ATAR based selection rank who meets the eligibility criteria above.

Where there are two highest ranked applicants with the same ATAR based selection rank the grant will be awarded to the applicant who listed their eligible program as their first SATAC preference at the earliest date.

Recipients must have full time or part time enrolment in an eligible program as at the Study Period 2 census date in order to be eligible and receive payment.

How to apply: 
There is no application process for this grant. Students will be selected based on the criteria above.

Value: $1,000 once off payment after Study Period 2 census date subject to confirmation of full time or part time enrolment

For more information contact:
Campus Central
Tel: 1300 301 703
Email: askcampuscentral@unisa.edu.au

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Women in Finance and Economics Scholarship

As part of the Women’s Leadership and Development Program, the Australian Government has awarded the Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) a grant to manage and deliver the Women in Finance and Economics Scholarship program. 

This scholarship is designed to encourage and assist women to enter, re-enter and achieve leadership roles across financial services, and will be available in 2023.

Value: Scholarship payment will be made towards recipients’ student contribution up to the maximum of $10,000. Four scholarships will be available in 2023.

Eligibility and Selection criteria:

  • Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident of Australia or holder of a Subclass 202 Global Special Humanitarian Visa
  • Be a female student commencing an eligible undergraduate UniSA Buisiness program in 2023
  • Students must be starting a program/degree in the fields of Finance or Economics for the first time in 2023
  • Students must be enrolled full-time for the duration of the scholarship
  • Submission of written statement

Eligible programs:

  • DBFI Bachelor of Finance
  • DBRF Bachelor of Business (Financial Planning)
  • DBIB Bachelor of Business (Economics, Finance and Trade)

Evidence of financial or educational disadvantage (including, but not limited to the below) will be a key selection criteria:

  • Financial need including but not limited to: Centrelink payments, childcare fees, carer responsibilities or other
  • Re-entering the workforce
  • Low socio-economic status
  • Mature age (50 years of age plus) or young age (between 16 and 35 years old)
  • Residing in a rural or remote area
  • Aboriginal student
  • New Migrant

How to apply: 
Online applications via my Scholarships

Applicants are required to upload a written statement (maximum 500 words) detailing:

  • Reasons for studying current program and how the degree supports future aspirations
  • Academic achievements
  • Financial or educational disadvantage (disclosed at applicants’ discretion)

Application open and closing dates:  Scholarship re-opening in 2024 is still to be confirmed

Further information:

The Financial Planning Association® (FPA®) is the primary membership organisation for financial planning practitioners who want to master the practice of financial planning, and who are committed to shaping the future of the profession.

As part of this continued commitment to excellence and with support from the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet’s Office for Women, FPA wish to provide meaningful equity opportunities for our students in pursuing finance and economics education. 

For more information please contact:
Campus Central
Tel: 1300 301 703
Email: askcampuscentral@unisa.edu.au

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Women in Finance and Economics Workplace Experience Grant

As part of the Women’s Leadership and Development Program, the Australian Government has awarded the Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) a grant to manage and deliver the Women in Finance and Economics Scholarship program.

This grant is designed to encourage and assist women to enter, re-enter and achieve leadership roles across financial services, and will be available in 2022.

Value: Grant payment will be made towards recipients’ student contribution for the course BUSS 3080 Business Practicum (4.5 units). Six grants will be available in 2022.

Eligibility and Selection criteria

  • Australian Citizen or a Permanent Resident of Australia 
  • Be a female student undertaking the BUSS 3080 Business Practicum in 2022 to upskill to help them enter/re-enter the financial planning, accountancy, business, finance and economics professions.
  • Be a student enrolled in an eligible UniSA Business program
  • Submission of written statement

Eligible programs:

  • DBCF Bachelor of Business (Finance)
  • DBRF Bachelor of Business (Financial Planning)
  • DBIB Bachelor of Business (Economics, Finance and Trade)
  • DBCA Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)

Evidence of financial or educational disadvantage (including, but not limited to the below) will be a key selection criteria:

  • Financial need including but not limited to: Centrelink payments, childcare fees, carer responsibilities or other
  • Re-entering the workforce
  • Low socio-economic status
  • Mature age (50 years of age plus) or young age (between 16 and 35 years old) 
  • Residing in a rural or remote area
  • Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander descent
  • New Migrant
  • Or, other challenges to commencing study of the Business Practicum (BUSS 3080)

How to apply: Online applications will open via my Scholarships.  Applicants are required to upload a written statement (maximum 500 words) detailing:

  • Reasons for undertaking the Business Practicum course and studying current program and how the degree supports them to upskill to help them enter/re-enter the financial planning, accountancy, business, finance and economics professions.
  • Academic achievements
  • Financial or educational disadvantage, or other challenges to commencing study of the Business Practicum course (disclosed at applicants’ discretion)

Application open and closing dates: Grant re-opening in 2024 is still to be confirmed

For more information please contact:
Campus Central
Tel: 1300 301 703
Email: askcampuscentral@unisa.edu.au

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