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Scholarship name Discipline area Value Who can apply
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander MBA Scholarship Business Administration refer to scholarship details    
Gavin Wanganeen Aboriginal MBA Scholarship Business Administration $54,000 (based on 2021 course fees  

Omni Executive Defence Scholarship

 Business $15,000    
Peter McInnes Memorial Travel Grant  Executive Partners Program $2,500   
The Ruth Rentschler Arts and Cultural Management Grant Management (Arts and Cultural) $4,000      
Sir Ross and Sir Keith Smith Fund Global Executive MBA in Defence and Space Scholarship UniSA Global Executive MBA in Defence and Space refer to scholarship details  
UniSA UK Defence & Space MBA Scholarship Business Administration refer to scholarship details  
UniSA USA Defence & Space MBA Scholarship Business Administration refer to scholarship details  
UniSA Uniformed Officer Defence & Space MBA Scholarship Business Administration refer to scholarship details  
UniSA Women in Defence & Space MBA Scholarship Business Administration refer to scholarship details  
Women in MBA (WiMBA) Scholarship Business Administration refer to scholarship details   


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


Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander MBA Scholarship

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander MBA Scholarship is awarded to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders who are nominated and part-sponsored by their employer to undertake studies towards the UniSA MBA Program.

Value:  From the sponsoring employer: 50% of the course fees for the entire MBA program. For 2019, this will equate to $24,825.
From UniSA by way of fee waver: 50% of the course fees for the entire MBA program. For 2019, this will equate to $24,825.

For more information contact:
Email: mba@unisa.edu.au

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Gavin Wanganeen Aboriginal MBA Scholarship

The Gavin Wanganeen Aboriginal MBA Scholarship is awarded to Aboriginal Australians who are undertaking the UniSA MBA Program.

The MBA course fees of recipients will be waived 100% by the University in an arrangement whereby 50% of the normal MBA course fee will be offset by the University, and 50% will be offset from funds generated by Gavin Wanganeen Scholarship appeals.

Scholarship applicants must meet the UniSA MBA program entry requirements and have completed an MBA application (submitted in conjunction with scholarship application) which will be assessed by the MBA and Executive Team following usual admission processes.

Applicants should complete and return the Aboriginal MBA Scholarship Application Form and Terms of Agreement (including a 300-word statement on suitability for the scholarship) available from https://study.unisa.edu.au/mba/mba-partnership-scholarships/

The scholarship recognises current or emerging Aboriginal leaders, with the financial support hastening commencement and completion of a postgraduate qualification thereby providing a boost to the recipients’ career prospects and progress. 

For each recipient, the total value of the scholarship is $54,000 based on 2021 fees of $4,500 per MBA course. 

The scholarship value will be updated annually in line with any increases in course fees. Where a recipient undertakes elective courses in the MBA that carry additional costs to normal UniSA course fees, the recipient will be responsible to pay those additional costs, including but not limited to:

  • Company Directors Course: payment of AICD membership fees.
  • International Study Tour/s: travel costs to and from the tour location.

Employers have no obligation to financially contribute to an employee’s course costs of undertaking the MBA program, however employers are required to provide a statement to UniSA verifying they support the application and will aid the employee in non-financial ways, including:

  • Facilitating their employee, as best as possible, to attend classes and complete their study obligations, including allowances for study time to complete courses assessments.
  • Pairing their employee with in-house mentors/sponsors to assist them in completing the MBA program.
  • Working with the employee to develop a post-MBA career pathway.

Shortlisted applicants are required to attend a selection panel interview. 

Scholarship opening for application in 2023 refer to website

Value: Each recipient, the total value of the scholarship is $54,000 based on 2021 fees of $4,500 per MBA course. 

For more information contact:
Email: mba@unisa.edu.au

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Peter McInnes Memorial Travel Grant 

The Peter McInnes Memorial Travel Grant will be awarded to UniSA Business postgraduate students participating in the Executive Partners Program who are successful in their application to join the College of William and Mary intensive global exchange experience. 

The grant honours Peter McInnes and his commitment to developing graduates for global professional careers through his leadership of the Academic Units Executive Partners Program (EPP). 

The College of William and Mary is one of only eight public "Ivy League Universities". It is the second oldest College in the US, and is one of the highest ranked universities in the country. It is located in Williamsburg, Virginia, United States.

The exchange will be an intensive three-week global experience, usually scheduled between October-November each year, at the College of William and Mary in the Mason School of Business.

The travel grant provides financial assistance towards the costs of travel and living expenses associated with the three-week exchange. Students will not need to pay tuition fees at the College of William and Mary.

Recipients of the travel grant will not normally be eligible to apply for other short-term study, placement or study tour travel grants available through the University.

Applicants are required to provide a written statement (300-500 words maximum) addressing the following:

  • How the exchange fits within their current program.
  • How the exchange would contribute to their future career prospects and personal development.
  • What they would like to achieve by undertaking this exchange.
  • What attributes they possess that make them an ideal ambassador for UniSA Business and UniSA – Australia’s University of Enterprise.

To receive the grants, applicants must demonstrate a passion for their program, strong motivation to succeed, have clear future goals and be willing to act as an ambassador for the EPP.

Shortlisted applicants will be required to attend a selection panel interview, and the panel's decision will be final.

How to apply:   http://i.unisa.edu.au/siteassets/students/business/docs/epp/travel-grant-application-form-2018.pdf

Grant re-opening in 2023 is still to be confirmed 

Value: $2,500

For more information contact: 
Fiona Solente 
Senior Consultant: Careers and Alumni 
UniSA Business 
Tel: (08) 8302 0541 
Email: Fiona.Hui@unisa.edu.au 

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The Ruth Rentschler Arts and Cultural Management Grant

The Ruth Rentschler Arts and Cultural Management Grant is available to commencing or continuing postgraduate students enrolled in the Master of Management (Arts and Cultural Management) or Graduate Diploma in Management (Arts and Cultural Management).

Eligibility and Selection Criteria

  • Enrolled in the Master of Management (Arts and Cultural Management) or Graduate Diploma in Management (Arts and Cultural Management).
  • Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident of Australia or international student.
  • Grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 or above.
  • Demonstrated engagement in industry or community.
  • Full-time or part-time enrolment.
  • Submission of a written statement.

To receive the grant, applicants must demonstrate a passion for their arts and cultural management program, and have clear future goals related to arts and cultural management.

Recipients may use funds towards course fees and costs associated with study including textbooks‚ travel‚ computing equipment or other related expenses.

Application
Applicants are required to provide a written statement (maximum 300 words) outlining:

  • Reasons for studying arts and cultural management.
  • Academic achievements.
  • Community or industry involvement.
  • Future career goals within the arts and cultural industry including how the grant would help achieve these goals.
  • Any financial or educational disadvantage that the applicant wishes to be taken into account.

The grant will be awarded on the basis of academic achievement and content of the written statement.

How to apply: Online applications will open via my Scholarships

This grant will not be open for applications in 2023

Grant re-opening in 2024 is still to be confirmed 

Value: $4,000

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

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Sir Ross and Sir Keith Smith Fund Global Executive MBA in Defence and Space Scholarship

The Sir Ross and Sir Keith Smith Fund are offering a 50% scholarship to the UniSA Global Executive MBA in Defence and Space to the value of AUD48,000. This scholarship will be available for eligible applicants in the 2023 intake.

Upon successful completion of the program of study, the scholarship recipient will be required to write a report summarising their experience to be delivered to the Sir Ross and Sir Keith Smith Fund.

Criteria
Consistent with the vision of the Sir Ross and Sir Keith Smith Fund, the following criteria will apply:
Essential Criteria

  • The applicant must be located in South Australia.
  • The applicant should be from the aerospace or aeronautics/space industry or sector.

Highly Desirable Criteria

  • The applicant agrees to act as ambassador to promote the aerospace/aeronautics/space sector in SA and the contribution of the Sir Ross & Sir Keith Smith Fund.
  • Applicant intends to remain in South Australia following the program to enhance SA’s capability in the aerospace or aeronautics sector.

Application close date at the same time as the Global Executive MBA Defence and Space close date. Interviews will be held in the weeks following the application close date. Please refer to the MBA website for dates.

For more information contact:
Email: mba@business.unisa.edu.au

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UniSA UK Defence & Space MBA Scholarship

The UniSA UK Defence & Space MBA Scholarship is awarded to permanent residents of the United Kingdom to assist with participation in UniSA’s Global Executive MBA: Defence and Space program.

This scholarship is only available to permanent residents of the United Kingdom studying the UniSA Global Executive MBA: Defence and Space program and is awarded through a competitive merit selection process.

Applications will open 20 March 2023 - 30 July 2023.

For more information contact: Email: mba@business.unisa.edu.au.

 

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UniSA USA Defence & Space MBA Scholarship

The UniSA USA Defence & Space MBA Scholarship is awarded to permanent residents (green card holders) and/or citizens of the United States of America to assist with participation in UniSA’s Global Executive MBA: Defence and Space program.

This scholarship is only available to permanent residents (green card holders) and/or citizens of the United States of America studying the UniSA Global Executive MBA: Defence and Space program and is awarded through a competitive merit selection process.

Applications will open 20 March 2023 - 30 July 2023.

For more information contact: mba@business.unisa.edu.au

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UniSA Uniformed Officer Defence & Space MBA Scholarship

Uniformed Officer Defence & Space MBA Scholarship

The UniSA Uniformed Officer Defence & Space MBA Scholarship is awarded to currently serving Uniformed Officers.

This scholarship is only available to Uniformed Officers studying the UniSA Global Executive MBA: Defence and Space program and is awarded through a competitive merit selection process.

Applications will open 20 March 2023 - 30 July 2023.

For more information contact: Email: mba@business.unisa.edu.au

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UniSA Women in Defence & Space MBA Scholarship

The UniSA Women in Defence & Space MBA Scholarship is awarded to women working in Defence &/or Space industries, where women are under-represented in senior leadership roles.

This scholarship is only available to women studying the UniSA Global Executive MBA: Defence and Space program and is awarded through a competitive merit selection process.

Applications will open 20 March 2023 - 30 July 2023.

For more information contact: Email: mba@business.unisa.edu.au

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Women in MBA (WiMBA) Scholarship

The Women in MBA (WiMBA) Scholarship is awarded to women who are nominated and part-sponsored by their employer to undertake the UniSA MBA program.

Value: From the sponsoring employer: 50% of the course fees for the entire MBA program. Based on 2023 course fees of $4,637.50, this will equate to $27,825 plus any additional costs for certain elective courses.
From UniSA by way of fee waver: 50% of the course fees for the entire MBA program. Based on 2023 course fees of $4,637.50, this will equate to $27,825 .

For more information contact:
Email: mba@business.unisa.edu.au