Please note: Scholarships and Grants are subject to change and are awarded based on conditions current at the time of award.
The Aboriginal Pathways Grant recognises and encourages students undertaking UniSA’s Aboriginal Pathway Program (APP).
The Aboriginal Pathway Program is a one-and-a-half-year pathway program that supports students with no previous qualifications for university study. The program is open to all people who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and can lead to entry into a university degree at the University of South Australia.
The performance of students who have completed two courses of the nine-course program will be reviewed by UniSA College staff and grants awarded based on academic achievement to date.
Eligibility extends to all students undertaking the APP, whether attending an Adelaide metropolitan or regional campus.
Preference is given to full-time students‚ however part-time students will be considered.
Students are not required to apply for the grant. UniSA College will identify the top students and offer the grant if there is proven academic performance and current enrolment.
Please note this grant will not be open for applications in 2021
Grant re-opening in 2022 is still to be confirmed
Value: up to $2,500 paid as a single payment (pro rata applies to part-time recipients)
For more information contact:
UniSA College
Phone: (08) 8302 7407
Email: APP@unisa.edu.au
The Albert and Barbara Tucker Young Refugee Grant provides encouragement and support for talented, financially disadvantaged students from a refugee background as they embark on their studies. Applicants will be students from a refugee background who are studying any program at UniSA. They can be a commencing UniSA College student, or a commencing undergraduate student.
The grant funds are designed to assist recipients with their living and/or education expenses.
Eligibility and selection criteria:
Applicants are required to provide a written statement (maximum 500 words) detailing:
The grant will be awarded based on academic achievement‚ financial disadvantage and information provided in the written statement.
Shortlisted applicants may be asked to attend a selection panel interview.
Recipients must not also be in receipt of the Peter and Catherine Williams Refugee Grant.
Please note this grant will not be open for applications in 2021
Grant re-opening in 2022 is still to be confirmed
How to apply:
Applications are accessed through my Scholarships (via logging on to the myUniSA student portal).
Value: $5,000 (5 grants available in 2020)
Payment will be in two instalments:
- $2,500 (paid after the census date for Study Period 2)
- $2,500 (paid after the census date for Study Period 5)
Payment is subject to the student being enrolled and maintaining satisfactory academic merit.
For more information contact:
Campus Central
Tel: 1300 301 703
Email: askcampuscentral@unisa.edu.au
The Annie Roman Young Refugee Grant will be awarded to a financially constrained UniSA undergraduate student from a refugee background studying in any area.
The grant honours and remembers Annie Roman (1949-2019) who valued education and wished to make a difference to the lives of refugee students who face cultural, political, and economic factors that affect their ability to access and maintain tertiary education. Annie was a strong, independent, elegant, articulate, and professional woman who had a passion for life and people. She advocated passionately for minority groups and marginalised communities.
The grant is designed to assist recipients with their living and/or education expenses.
Eligibility and selection criteria
To be eligible for the grant, applicants must be:
Academically, applicants must have achieved these thresholds:
• Commencing student – Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) of 70.0 (inclusive of any adjustment factor).
• Continuing student – cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4.5.
Applicants are required to provide a written statement (500-750 words) detailing:
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 e.g. Austudy, Youth Allowance. Applicants not in receipt of government means tested benefits can complete the UniSA Scholarship Assessment Form to support their application.
The grant will be awarded based on financial and/or educational disadvantage, academic achievement‚
and information provided in the written statement.
Shortlisted applicants are not required to attend an interview.
How to apply
Online applications will open 12 July 2021 - 6 September 2021 via myScholarships (via logging on to the myUniSA student portal). In addition to applying online, applicants should submit a written statement to:
UniSA Scholarship Office
Student and Academic Services
Email: scholarships.prizes@unisa.edu.au
Application opening dates for 2022 are still to be confirmed.
Value: $5,000
Payment will be in two instalments:
- $2,500 (paid after the census date for Study Period 2)
- $2,500 (paid after the census date for Study Period 5)
*In 2021, the first payment will be made after the census date for Study Period 5)
Pro-rata payments will apply for part-time recipients(half the amount a full-time recipient would receive).
For more information contact:
Campus Central
Tel: 1300 301 703
Email: askcampuscentral@unisa.edu.au
The Barefoot to Boots Refugee Grant provides encouragement and support for talented, financially disadvantaged students from a refugee background as they embark on their studies. Applicants will be students from a refugee background who are studying any program at UniSA. They can be a commencing UniSA College student, or a commencing undergraduate student.
The grant funds are designed to assist recipients with their living and/or education expenses.
Eligibility and selection criteria:
Applicants are required to provide a written statement (maximum 500 words) detailing:
The grant will be awarded based on academic achievement‚ financial disadvantage and information provided in the written statement.
Shortlisted applicants may be asked to attend a selection panel interview.
Value: $5,000
Payment will be in two instalments:
- $2,500 (paid after the census date for Study Period 2)
- $2,500 (paid after the census date for Study Period 5)
Payment is subject to the student being enrolled and maintaining satisfactory academic merit.
How to apply: Online applications will open 25 January 2021 - 8 March 2021 via my Scholarships
Application opening dates for 2022 are still to be confirmed.
For more information contact:
Campus Central
Tel: 1300 301 703
Email: askcampuscentral@unisa.edu.au
The BUPA grant is available to undergraduate and postgraduate coursework international students who are enrolled internally and full-time in any program at the University of South Australia. Recipients will be selected on the basis of demonstrated academic and extracurricular excellence and must have a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5 or above.
Applicants are required to provide a personal written statement (250 words maximum) outlining their academic achievements and extracurricular excellence, explaining how this grant will benefit them and their study.
How to apply: Online applications will open 25 January 2021 - 8 March 2021 via my Scholarships
Application opening dates for 2022 are still to be confirmed.
Value: recipients will receive a one-off payment of $1,000
Please note, this is a highly competitive grant with a high volume of applications. Funding for this grant is limited.
For more information contact:
Dr Jane Kehrwald
Manager Student Support
Student Engagement Unit
Tel: (08) 8302 3419
Email: jane.kehrwald@unisa.edu.au
The Collier Regional Student Support Grant is available to commencing and continuing undergraduate and UniSA College students attached to a UniSA regional campus (Whyalla or Mount Gambier) or other regional location operated by UniSA (e.g. Ceduna, Port Lincoln). Eligibility extends to students studying at a regional campus/location though they may be enrolled in degrees or qualifications that do not have a Whyalla or Mount Gambier SATAC code.
To be eligible for this grant, applicants must:
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, etc. Applicants not in receipt of government means tested benefits can complete the UniSA Scholarship Assessment Form, to support their application.
Preference may be given to students who indicate they travel a considerable distance on a daily or weekly basis to attend a regional campus or place of study.
Applicants must provide a written statement (maximum 500 words) detailing:
The grant will be awarded based on financial/educational disadvantage and a written statement outlining why the applicant would be a worthy grant recipient.
How to apply: Applications are assessed through myScholarships (via logging on to the myUniSA student portal) in Study Period 2.
In addition to applying online, applicants are required to provide a written statement, as outlined above to Scholarships.Prizes@unisa.edu.au
Value: $2‚500
Payment will be in two instalments:
• $1,250 (paid after the census date for Study Period 2)
• $1,250 (paid after the census date for Study Period 5)
Recipients studying part-time will receive pro-rata payments.
For more information contact:
Campus Central
Tel: 1300 301 703
Email: askcampuscentral@unisa.edu.au
Grants are available to assist students who have disabilities to manage the additional expenses associated with studying with disabilities. Many students with disabilities require additional equipment; increased travel expenses and limited ability to earn additional income whilst studying.
The Cowan Ability Grant targets students who have successfully completed a year of study (equivalent to 27 units). This has been identified as a time when students are often struggling with the financial cost associated with continuing their study.
Applicants for the Cowan Ability Grant are required to provide a short statement (maximum 500 words) detailing how their disability impacts on ability to study and how they would use the grant to assist their studies.
The grant recipient must demonstrate satisfactory academic performance and should maintain a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4.5 or above.
Preference may be given to recent school leavers who have completed high school within two years of commencing their current university program.
How to apply: Online applications will open 25 January 2021 - 8 March 2021 via my Scholarships
Please note that previous recipients of a Cowan Ability Grant are not eligible.
Application opening dates for 2022 are still to be confirmed.
Value: $2,000
For more information contact:
Access & Inclusion Team
Email: inclusion@unisa.edu.au
The Cowan International Placement Grant is available to students who are studying full-time at the University of South Australia, and are undertaking a professional experience placement in an overseas location as part of their program.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate evidence of financial disadvantage and provide a written statement detailing the location and duration of their placement and their future career goals. Placements must be for a minimum of two consecutive weeks in length and preference will be given to applicants who are undertaking a placement in a developing country. Applicants must be undertaking their placement in the year that they apply for the grant.
Please note that the grant will not be awarded retrospectively. Applicants must not have completed their placement prior to the application closing date.
Applicants who in the same year have received another placement grant administered by the University of South Australia are not eligible to apply.
Recipients will be selected on the basis of demonstrated financial disadvantage, academic merit (GPA) and a personal written statement. Preference may be given to applicants who have not received another Cowan Grant.
How to apply: Online applications will open 14 July 2021 - 6 September 2021 via my Scholarships
Value: $2,000 to be paid in one instalment.
For more information contact:
Campus Central
Tel: 1300 301 703
Email: askcampuscentral@unisa.edu.au
Cowan Regional Grants are available to assist commencing students studying full time at the Mt Gambier Campus.
The grants assist students with the costs associated with full time study including study, living and travel expenses. Students must demonstrate financial disadvantage and provide a written statement addressing the grant criteria.
How to apply: Online applications will open 14 July 2021 - 6 September 2021 via my Scholarships
Value: $2,000 Payments are split in two instalments of $1,000 each after the Study Period 2 and 5 census dates provided the recipient continues to meet the grant criteria and maintains satisfactory academic performance. The funds must be used for the intended purpose and recipients will be required to sign a grant agreement to this effect.
For more information contact:
Miss Jan Discianni
Tel: (08) 8721 8901
Email: jan.discianni@unisa.edu.au
The Cowan Young Endeavour Grant is available to students who are enrolled full-time in any undergradaute program at the University of South Australia.
The Young Endeavour is Australia's national sail training ship and a voyage involves 11 days at sea, living and sailing with 23 other youth crew from all over Australia. The Young Endeavour is operated by the Royal Australian Navy and provides a unique professional development opportunity to develop communication, leadership and teamwork skills. Please note that students must be aged between 16 - 23 years to undertake the voyage.
The grant includes a berth on the Young Endeavour and will cover travel expenses.
Recipients will be selected on the basis of demonstrated financial disadvantage, academic merit (GPA) and a personal written statement.
Value: up to $5,500 (The grant does not include a cash payment, the value is calculated on the estimated travel costs and berth hire associated with a voyage aboard the Young Endeavour).
How to apply: Online applications will open 25 January 2021 - 8 March 2021 via my Scholarships
Application opening dates for 2022 are still to be confirmed.
For more information contact:
Campus Central
Tel: 1300 301 703
Email: askcampuscentral@unisa.edu.au
The David Pank Northern Areas High Achiever Scholarship aims to assist financially disadvantaged high achieving students from Northern Area High Schools to study an undergraduate degree at UniSA. The scholarship is available to students from designated High Schools who are new to higher education and enrolled full time in any UniSA undergraduate degree.
To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must have a ATAR of 80 or above and must be able to demonstrate that the majority of their high school attendance has been at one of the following designated Northern Area High Schools (UNAP): Craigmore High School, Fremont Elizabeth High School, Gawler & District B-12 College, Kaurna Plains High School, Parafield Gardens High School, Para Hills High School, Para West Adult Campus, Paralowie R-12, Salisbury High School, Salisbury East High School, Mark Oliphant College.
Applicants must provide evidence of financial hardship and a supporting statement with their application outlining their career and personal aspirations and how the scholarship will assist them in achieving their goals. Details of financial disadvantage should also be included in the written statement.
Students in receipt of another Pank family scholarship, grant or prize are not eligible to apply for this scholarship.
Value: Up to $8,000. Recipients will receive an annual payment of $2,000 made in two instalments of $1,000 after the Study Period 2 and Study Period 5 census dates provided they continue to meet the scholarship criteria and maintain satisfactory academic performance.
How to apply: Online applications will open 22 February 2021 - 15 March 2021 via my Scholarships
Application opening dates for 2022 are still to be confirmed.
For more information contact:
Campus Central
Tel: 1300 301 703
Email: askcampuscentral@unisa.edu.au
The David Pank Undergraduate Scholarship is available to students who have successfully completed the Foundation Studies program at UniSA College and are commencing an undergraduate degree at UniSA.
The scholarship is valued at $2,000 per year and is for a maximum period of 4 years.
Applicants must:
Recipients will be selected on the basis of academic merit, a personal written statement and an interview.
Students in receipt of another Pank family scholarship, grant or prize are not eligible to apply for this scholarship.
How to apply: Online applications will open 22 February 2021 - 14 March 2021 via my Scholarships
Application opening dates for 2022 are still to be confirmed.
Value: Up to $8,000. Recipients will receive an annual payment of $2,000 made in two instalments of $1,000 after the Study Period 2 and Study Period 5 census dates provided, they continue to meet the scholarship criteria and maintain satisfactory academic performance.
For more information contact:
UniSA College
Tel: (08) 8302 9242
Email: college@unisa.edu.au
This scholarship was established via a personal gift from the late Jean Pearce to support commencing students from a financially disadvantaged and rural or isolated background in South Australia including Whyalla and Mt Gambier. The scholarship aims to support young people who have completed a senior secondary qualification within the last two years and who have gained life experience outside of school. To be eligible for the scholarship applicants must:
Other requirements
Applicants must:
Each scholarship will be valued at up to $25,000 per annum, for the life of the recipient's program (up to 5 years) and will cover fees, accommodation, living and other expenses relating to the program of study. Disbursement of the scholarship funds will include a stipend payment made to the student for living and other expenses on a fortnightly basis during Study Periods only. Recipients will be selected on the basis of demonstrated financial disadvantage, a personal written statement and character references.
In order to apply applicants must have already received an offer from UniSA and deferred their study. The frequency that this scholarship is awarded may vary, and is at the discretion of the trustees.
Please note this grant will not be open for applications in 2021
Grant re-opening in 2022 for 2023 recipients is still to be confirmed
Information Sheet and Application Form (Word 161KB)
Value: Up to $25,000 per annum, subject to full-time enrolment and satisfactory academic performance.
For more information contact:
Scholarships and Candidature
Student and Academic Services
Email: Scholarships.Prizes@unisa.edu.au
Tel: (08) 8302 1697
The Finn Family Refugee Study Grant will be awarded to a student from a refugee background who is commencing study with the University of South Australia for the first time.
The grant is available to students commencing a program of study with UniSA College or an undergraduate degree.
The grant is valued at $1,500 and is designed to assist recipients meet the costs associated with study including textbooks, travel, computing equipment or other related expenses.
Applicants may be an Australian Citizen, a Permanent Resident of Australia, or the holder of a Permanent Humanitarian Visa, Temporary Protection Visa, or Bridging Visa.
Applicants would normally be enrolled in full-time study, however part-time applications will be considered with the reason for part-time study clearly outlined in the written statement.
Where a part-time recipient is selected, funds will be awarded pro rata.
Payments will be split in two instalments of $750 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.
Eligibility and selection criteria:
Applicants are required to provide a written statement (maximum 500 words) outlining:
The grant will be awarded on the basis of academic achievement, financial disadvantage and information provided in the written statement.
Shortlisted applicants may be asked to attend a selection panel interview.
How to apply: Online applications will open 25 January 2021 - 8 March 2021 via my Scholarships
In addition to applying online, applicants are required to provide a written statement, as outlined above to Scholarships.Prizes@unisa.edu.au
Application opening dates for 2022 are still to be confirmed
Value: $1,500. Payment will be in two instalments:
- $750 (paid after the census date for Study Period 2)
- $750 (paid after the census date for Study Period 5)
For more information contact:
Campus Central
Tel: 1300 301 703
Email: askcampuscentral@unisa.edu.au
This scholarship is open to *Aboriginal students of the University of South Australia who are enrolled full time or part-time in any undergraduate program.
Gavin Wanganeen is the first Aboriginal Australian to receive an AFL life membership for playing 300 official matches. He is also a premiership star, Brownlow medallist, five-time All Australian and Best-and-Fairest winner with Port Adelaide Football Club. Gavin Wanganeen is a role model and representative for Aboriginal youth in Australia and UniSA is the first university in Australia which has identified a commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education in its charter.
Recipients will be selected on the basis of financial disadvantage and a personal written statement. The applicant's written statement should outline:
The recipient is required to act as a positive ambassador for the scholarship to encourage support. Continuance of the scholarship is subject to satisfactory academic performance and the recipient should maintain a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4.0 or above. Please note that previous recipients of any Gavin Wanganeen Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship are not eligible to apply for other Gavin Wanganeen Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarships.
*From here on in the term Aboriginal is inclusive of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Value: $5,000 per year up to a maximum of $20,000 provided the recipient continues to meet the scholarship criteria and maintain satisfactory academic performance. Payment will be made in two instalments of $2,500 each, after the Study Period 2 and 5 census dates. Pro-rata payments will apply for part-time enrolment.
How to apply: Online applications will open 25 January 2021 - 8 March 2021 via my Scholarships
Application opening dates for 2022 are still to be confirmed
For more information contact:
Campus Central
Tel: 1300 301 703
Email: askcampuscentral@unisa.edu.au
The Gavin Wanganeen Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship (sponsored by the Department of Environment and Water) is open to *Aboriginal students who are enrolled full-time in the final year of an undergraduate or postgraduate program at UniSA.
The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of a personal written statement and a Curriculum Vitae (CV). The applicant's written statement should outline:
Preference may be given to applicants who can demonstrate financial disadvantage and/or academic merit.
Applicants undertaking studies in any of the following areas will be considered favourably:
Environmental Studies; Natural Resources Management; Earth Sciences; Aboriginal Studies; Law; Urban and Regional Planning; Commerce; Tourism; Politics; Management; Economics; Mathematics and Statistics; Engineering; Construction Management.
A condition of the scholarship is that the recipient will participate in up to one week of informal mentoring or in-kind assistance by the Department of Environment and Water and will be given the opportunity to network and build relationships with the Department staff throughout the year. Internships to count towards academic credit can be arranged by request. The recipient must have the ability to be a positive ambassador for the Department.
Applicants displaying an interest in working with DEW in a voluntary capacity for academic merit is encouraged and will be looked on favourably in the selection process.
Please note that previous recipients of any Gavin Wanganeen Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship are not eligible to apply for other Gavin Wanganeen Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarships.
*From here on in the term Aboriginal is inclusive of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Value: $5,000 provided the recipient continues to meet the scholarship criteria and maintain satisfactory academic performance. Payment will be made in two instalments of $2,500 each, after the Study Period 2 and 5 census dates provided the scholarship conditions are met.
Please note this grant will not be open for applications in 2021.
Grant re-opening in 2022 is still to be confirmed
For more information contact:
Campus Central
Tel: 1300 301 703
Email: askcampuscentral@unisa.edu.au
The Gavin Wanganeen Aboriginal Scholarship (sponsored by Department for Innovation and Skills) is a $5,000 scholarship open to Australian *Aboriginal students who are enrolled full-time in the final year of an undergraduate or postgraduate program at the University of South Australia.
The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of a personal written statement and a Curriculum Vitae (CV). The applicant's written statement should outline:
Preference may be given to applicants who can demonstrate financial disadvantage and/or academic merit.
Applicants undertaking studies in any of the following areas will be considered favourably:
The recipient will be offered six hours of informal mentoring or in-kind assistance by the Department of State Development. In addition the recipient will be given the opportunity to network and build relationships with the Department staff by attending two functions. The recipient must have the ability to be a positive ambassador for the Department.
Previous recipients of a Gavin Wanganeen Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship are not eligible to apply for this scholarship.
*From here on in the term Aboriginal is inclusive of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
How to apply: Online applications will open 25 January 2021 - 8 March 2021 via my Scholarships
Application opening dates for 2022 are still to be confirmed.
Value: $5,000 will be made in two instalments of $2,500 after the Study Period 2 and Study Period 5 census dates provided the recipient continues to meet the scholarship criteria and maintain satisfactory academic performance.
For more information contact:
Campus Central
Tel: 1300 301 703
Email: askcampuscentral@unisa.edu.au
The Gavin Wanganeen Aboriginal Scholarship (sponsored by Haigh's Chocolates) is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students enrolled full-time in an undergraduate program at the University of South Australia. This scholarship supports students with a strong desire to succeed and give back to their local communities to complete a university degree.
This scholarship provides the opportunity for recipients to benefit from Haigh’s mentoring and/or work placement opportunities to be negotiated by Haigh’s and the recipients on a case-by-case basis according to their interests and needs.
Eligibility and selection criteria:
The scholarship provides the possibility of industry access, mentoring support and paid or unpaid work placement opportunities with Haigh’s based in South Australia.
Applicants are required to provide a written statement (maximum 500 words) detailing:
The selection panel will review shortlisted candidates and select a recipient. Shortlisted applicants will not normally be required to attend an interview but may be asked to attend an interview to assist in the decision-making process.
Preference may be given to students taking programs which align to the key activities of Haigh’s.
Full-time recipients will be given preference. Part-time applicants will be considered where there is a demonstrated need to study part time. Pro-rata payments will apply to part-time enrolment.
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 academic achievement, relevant skills offered and passion for the program, as demonstrated in the written statement.
Recipients may be in receipt of another scholarship or grant administered by UniSA, however previous recipients of other Gavin Wanganeen Aboriginal Scholarships are not eligible to apply.
How to apply: Online applications will open 25 January 2021 - 8 March 2021 via my Scholarships
Application opening dates for 2022 are still to be confirmed.
Value: Up to $20,000 (up to $5,000 per year up to a maximum of four years for full-time students)
For more information contact:
Campus Central
Tel: 1300 301 703
Email: askcampuscentral@unisa.edu.au
The George Alexander Foundation UniSA Regional Scholarship is available to commencing full-time students from regional Australia who are relocating to Adelaide to pursue an undergraduate program at the University of South Australia. Applicants must have completed year 12 and obtained an ATAR in the two years immediately prior to commencing at UniSA.
The scholarship is a prestigious award recognising talented students who can demonstrate strong academic achievement, display active community involvement and leadership skills and/or potential.
Scholarship recipients will receive $24,000 over three years, subject to continued enrolment and satisfactory academic performance, including a credit average (GPA 5.0 or above) for the term of the scholarship.
The scholarship assists students from regional locations with the costs of attending university away from home (e.g. accommodation, food, books, computers, materials and placement costs), allowing them to devote further time to pursue their academic goals and personal development.
Eligibility and Selection Criteria
Application
Applicants are required to provide a written statement (750 – 1000 words) detailing:
Applicants are also required to provide a Curriculum Vitae, and a values statement outlining their future goals and aspirations . Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide two referee reports.
Applicants must provide a letter or reference from their school verifying that the applicant completed the final two years of schooling in a high school or college in a regional or remote area.
Applications will be accepted from commencing students who completed year 12 in the past two years in a location classified as very remote, remote, outer regional or inner regional according to the Department of Health ASGS remoteness standard.
How to apply: Online applications will open 25 January 2021 - 8 March 2021 via my Scholarships. In addition to completing the online application via myScholarships, you must also submit the following forms:
Personal Statement Form
Values Statement Form
Application opening dates for 2022 are still to be confirmed.
Value: $24‚000 (payable over three years)
For more information contact:
Campus Central
Tel: 1300 301 703
Email: askcampuscentral@unisa.edu.au
The GO Foundation was founded by Adam Goodes and Michael O’Loughlin with a focus on educational attainment for Aboriginal students, recognising that education is key to creating a brighter future for Aboriginal Australians.
The GO Foundation Aboriginal Scholarship is open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students of the University of South Australia who are enrolled full-time or part-time in any undergraduate program, including students enrolled in online programs.
Applicants must reside in the greater Adelaide region at the time of application. Applicants must be able to attend GO events in the Adelaide CBD and return home on the same day. The scholarship is open to commencing and continuing UniSA students.
Eligibility and Selection Criteria:
Shortlisted applicants will be required to attend a selection panel interview.
Scholarship recipients will participate in the GO Foundation Culture and Mentoring program.
The recipient is required to act as a positive ambassador for the scholarship to encourage tertiary education participation by other Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
Continuance of the scholarship is subject to satisfactory academic performance and the recipient should maintain a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4.0 or above.
Please note this grant will not be open for applications in 2021.
Grant re-opening in 2022 is still to be confirmed
How to apply: Applications are accessed through myScholarships (via logging on to the myUniSA student portal).
Value:
$6,000 per year up to a maximum of four years (up to $24,000 in total)
Payment will be in two instalments:
$3,000 (paid after the census date for Study Period 2)
$3,000 (paid after the census date for Study Period 5)
Pro-rata payments will apply for part-time enrolment.
For more information contact:
Campus Central
Tel: 1300 301 703
Email: askcampuscentral@unisa.edu.au
(Please note for ongoing recipients (2020 recipients) the ongoing conditions is unchanged as per offer letter received at the time of being offered the scholarship (25% in the first year of study).)
International Merit Scholarship recipients will receive a 15% reduction in their student contributions (tuition fees) for the duration of their chosen program. Students are automatically assessed for eligibility for a scholarship when applying for an eligible program at UniSA.
The International Merit Scholarship will be awarded to selected international students who meet the following criteria (or as determined by the Selection Panel based on any other factors which the Selection Panel considers to be appropriate and in line with the University’s strategic direction and priorities):
International Merit Scholarships are not available to:
Scholarship conditions:
For more information contact:
International Admissions Office
Tel: (08) 8302 0114
Email: international@unisa.edu.au
This scholarship is open to *Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander full time and part time students of the University of South Australia who are, or will be, undertaking the final year of an undergraduate program or an Honours year.
The scholarship is valued at up to $5,000 and is awarded on the basis of academic merit, a written statement, supporting statement from your Program Director/Coordinator or Honours Supervisor or Head of School and community service. The applicant's written statement should outline:
Please note that previous recipients of the Irene & David Davy Scholarship for Advancement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education are not eligible to re-apply.
Continuance of the scholarship is subject to satisfactory academic performance and recipients should maintain a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4.5 or above.
Information Sheet (Word 41KB)
*From here on in the term Aboriginal is inclusive of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Value: Up to $5,000 available to full-time or part-time students, split in two instalments after the Study Period 2 and 5 census dates. If the study load is part-time for any given semester, recipients receive the pro rata rate (half the full-time rate). Depending upon the stage at which the scholarship is received and progression, the recipient may not receive the full $5,000. Payments are not retrospective.
Where the study load is 13.5 units or above in a semester the recipient will be paid the full-time amount of $2,500; if the study load is less than 13.5 units, the resipient will be paid the part-time rate (pro-rata) of $1,250.
How to apply: Online applications will open 25 January 2021 - 8 March 2021 via my Scholarships
Application opening dates for 2022 are still to be confirmed.
For more information contact:
Campus Central
Tel: 1300 301 703
Email: askcampuscentral@unisa.edu.au
The Kenneth Anesbury First Year Grant assist student experiencing financial hardship from the northern suburbs of Adelaide to study an undergraduate degree at UniSA. The grant is available to students from designated northern suburb areas who are new to higher education and enrolled full-time in any UniSA undergraduate degree.
To be eligible for the grant‚ applicants must have an ATAR of 70 or above (inclusive of adjustment factors) and be able to demonstrate that they lived in northern Adelaide for most of their high school attendance and currently reside in the northern suburbs of Adelaide. The eligible postcode locations are 5106, 5107, 5108, 5109, 5110, 5111, 5112, 5113, 5114, 5115, 5116, 5117, 5118, 5120 and 5121.
Eligibility and Selection Criteria
Applicants are required to provide a written statement (250-500 words) outlining:
Current financial disadvantage is a key component of the selection criteria and applicants should take care to address this aspect in their written statements.
How to apply: Online applications will open 25 January 2021 - 8 March 2021 via my Scholarships
In addition to applying online, applicants are required to provide a written statement, as outlined above, to the UniSA Scholarships Office. Email: scholarships.prizes@unisa.edu.au
Application opening dates for 2022 are still to be confirmed.
Value: $1‚000 per recipient paid after Study Period 2 census date
For more information contact:
Campus Central
Tel: 1300 301 703
Email: askcampuscentral@unisa.edu.au
The King Family Refugee Support Grant will be awarded to a UniSA undergraduate student from a refugee background who is a Permanent Resident of Australia or holds a Permanent Humanitarian Visa (PHV) at the time of application.
The grant recognises the many cultural, political and economic factors that affect the ability of refugees to access and continue tertiary education.
The grant funds are designed to assist recipients with their living and/or education expenses.
Eligibility and selection criteria:
Applicants must provide a written statement (maximum 500 words) detailing:
The grant will be awarded based on the content of the written statement, financial need and demonstrated passion for their field of study.
How to apply: Online applications will open 12 July 2021 - 9 September 2021 via my Scholarships
Applicants must also provide a written statement‚ as outlined above to scholarships.prizes@unisa.edu.au
Value: $5,000
Payment will be in two instalments:
-$2,500 (paid after the census date for Study Period 5)
-$2,500 (paid after the census date for Study Period 2)
Pro-rata payments will apply for part-time enrolment.
Payment is subject to the student being enrolled and maintaining satisfactory academic merit.
For more information contact:
Campus Central
Tel: 1300 301 703
Email: askcampuscentral@unisa.edu.au
The Kym Adey Catherine House-UniSA Scholarship has been established to support women from Catherine House to undertake further education at UniSA or UniSA College. Catherine House provides supported accommodation and emergency housing to women over 21, unaccompanied by children, who are affected by homelessness.
The late Emeritus Professor Kym Adey AM has had a long and distinguished career in higher education and was a former Pro Vice Chancellor and Vice President at UniSA.
Applications are assessed in November/December each year, and shortlisted applicants are invited to attend an interview. The successful applicant will be given a conditional scholarship offer, subject to the recipient's enrolment or continued enrolment in a UniSA program in the following year.
Applicants must be: a participant of the Catherine House Women's Centre, by attending an initial pathways interview with the Education Coach and subsequent fortnightly meetings for a minimum period of four months, which will facilitate the applicant actively working on an education and employment pathway plan.
Consideration will be given to applicants' involvement in various Catherine House activities and programs such as speaking to school or other stakeholder groups, representing clients in meetings, participating in promotion for Catherine House, and the 1:1 mentoring program.
Applicants must provide a personal written statement detailing any previous study and their anticipated benefits of undertaking further education at UniSA or UniSA College. Recipients will be selected on the basis of a personal written statement and an interview. Recipients will be required to provide peer support to other clients of Catherine House.
How to apply: Applications will be open 27 October 2021 - 12 November 2021. Applicants should submit an application form (link below), and written statement to:
Ms Sharon Stewart
Email: sharons@catherinehouse.org.au
Value: $10,000 which is apportioned over the life of an agreed program of study, provided the recipient continues to meet the scholarship conditions and maintains satisfactory academic progress.
For more information contact:
Ms Sharon Stewart
Education and Employment Officer
Catherine House
Tel: (08) 8232 2282
Email: sharons@catherinehouse.org.au
The Pank Family Refugee Grant provides encouragement and support for an undergraduate or UniSA College student from a refugee background. The grant is available to students from a refugee background studying full-time at any year level of an undergraduate or UniSA College program.
The grant is valued at $1,500 and will assist the recipient meet the costs associated with their living and/or education expenses.
Eligibility and selection criteria:
Applicants are required to provide a written statement (maximum 500 words) detailing:
Shortlisted applicants will be required to attend an interview.
The grant will be awarded based on the information provided in the written statement and responses to interview questions.
Please note this grant will not be open for applications in 2021.
Grant re-opening in 2022 is still to be confirmed
How to apply: Applications are accessed through my Scholarships (via logging on to the myUniSA student portal.
Value: $1‚500
Payment will be in two instalments:
-$750 (paid after the census date for Study Period 2)
-$750 (paid after the census date for Study Period 5)
Payment is subject to the student being enrolled and maintaining satisfactory academic merit. The second payment is conditional upon successful completion of Study Period 2 courses and maintaining a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or above.
For more information contact:
Campus Central
Tel: 1300 301 703
Email: askcampuscentral@unisa.edu.au
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.
VEEP is targeted to currently enrolled, domestic UniSA students, who are:
The Raytheon VEEP Scholarship is available to commencing and continuing students registered with VEEP studying full-time or part-time in any undergraduate or postgraduate coursework program at the University of South Australia.
Eligibility and selection criteria
Scholarship recipients cannot be in receipt of more than one scholarship or grant targeted to VEEP registered students.
Applicants are required to provide a written statement (500-750 words) detailing:
While academic standing is not a key determinant, Grade Point Average (GPA) for continuing students will be provided to the selection committee and may inform the decision-making process.
Shortlisted applicants will not be required to attend an interview.
How to apply
Applications are assessed through myScholarships (via logging on to the myUniSA student portal). In addition to applying online, applicants should submit a written statement and CV to:
Manager: Student Support
UniSA Student Engagement Unit
Email: jane.kehrwald@unisa.edu.au
Value: up to $15,000
Payments will be made in up to six instalments of $2,500 each, paid over 3 years after Study Period 2 and Study Period 5 census dates.
Part-time recipients will receive pro-rata payments.
For more information‚ contact:
Dr Jane Kehrwald
Manager: Student Support
Student Engagement Unit
Tel: (08) 8302 3419
Email: jane.kehrwald@unisa.edu.au
These grants are available to students from a rural or isolated area who have relocated to Adelaide to study full-time and are undertaking a professional experience placement in one the following disciplines: Education, Health Sciences, Nursing or Midwifery.
Applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents, be financially disadvantaged and have lived in a rural or isolated area for at least four years prior to commencing university. Applicants must be undertaking their placement in a rural area in the year that they apply for the grant.
Please note that the grants will not be awarded retrospectively. Applicants must not have completed their placement prior to the application closing date.
Applicants must provide a personal written statement detailing the location and duration of their rural placement and their future career goals. Preference may be given to applicants who are undertaking a rural placement greater than four consecutive weeks. Applicants who are receiving financial assistance from the University Department of Rural Health are not eligible to apply. Applicants who have previously been in receipt of a Rural Reconnect Grant are not eligible to apply.
Recipients will be selected on the basis of demonstrated financial disadvantage, academic merit (GPA) and a personal written statement. Recipients will also be invited to participate in research and evaluation.
Please note this grant will not be open for applications in 2021
Grant re-opening in 2022 is still to be confirmed
Value: $1,000
For more information contact:
Ask Campus Central
Tel: 1300 301 703
Email: askcampuscentral@unisa.edu.au
The MiskSA Student Support Grant has been established to support domestic and international students facing financial and other hardships while pursuing their dream of attaining a tertiary qualification.
The grant is designed to assist recipients meet the costs associated with study including textbooks‚ travel costs‚ computing equipment, and other out-of-pocket expenses.
Eligibility and selection criteria:
Applicants are required to provide a written statement (maximum 500 words) detailing:
The grant will be awarded on the basis of academic achievement, economic disadvantage, and a passion for their UniSA program with clear career goals and a strong motivation to succeed as demonstrated in the written statement.
Students may be in receipt of another scholarship or grant administered by UniSA.
How to apply: Online applications will open 25 January 2021 - 8 March 2021 via my Scholarships
In addition to applying online, applicants are required to provide a written statement‚ as outlined above to scholarships.prizes@unisa.edu.au
Application opening dates for 2022 are still to be confirmed.
Value: $1,000 per grant
For more information contact:
Campus Central
Tel: 1300 301 703
Email: askcampuscentral@unisa.edu.au
The Peter and Catherine Williams Refugee Grant provides encouragement and support for talented, financially disadvantaged students from a refugee background as they embark on their studies. Applicants will be students from a refugee background who are studying at UniSA. They can be a UniSA College student, an Undergraduate student or a Masters student in any course.
The grant funds are designed to assist recipients with their living and/or education expenses.
Eligibility and selection criteria:
Applicants are required to provide a written statement (maximum 500 words) detailing:
The grant will be awarded on the basis of academic achievement‚ financial disadvantage and information provided in the written statement.
Shortlisted applicants may be asked to attend a selection panel interview.
How to apply: Applications are accessed through my Scholarships (via logging on to the myUniSA student portal).
Application opening dates for 2022 are still to be confirmed.
Value: $5,000
Payment will be in two instalments:
- $2500 (paid after the census date for Study Period 2)
- $2500 (paid after the census date for Study Period 5)
Payment is subject to the student being enrolled and maintaining satisfactory academic merit.
For more information contact:
Campus Central
Tel: 1300 301 703
Email: askcampuscentral@unisa.edu.au
The Refugee Student Grant provides encouragement and support for financially disadvantaged students as they embark on their studies. Applicants will be students from a refugee background who are studying at UniSA. They can be a UniSA College student, or an Undergraduate student in any course.
The grant funds are designed to assist recipients with their living and/or education expenses.
Eligibility and Selection Criteria
Applicants are required to provide a written statement (maximum 500 words) detailing:
How to apply: Online applications will open 25 January 2021 - 8 March 2021 via my Scholarships
In addition to applying online, applicants are required to provide a written statement, as outlined above, to the UniSA Scholarships Office. Email: scholarships.prizes@unisa.edu.au
Application opening dates for 2022 are still to be confirmed.
Value: $2‚500
Payment will be in two instalments:
- $1,250 (paid after the census date for Study Period 2)
- $1,250 (paid after the census date for Study Period 5)
For more information contact:
Campus Central
Tel: 1300 301 703
Email: askcampuscentral@unisa.edu.au
The Rotary Club of the Barossa Valley Foundation Scholarship is available to financially disadvantaged, high achieving, full-time students from the Barossa Valley who are recent school leavers, new to University and are commencing a UniSA undergraduate degree.
To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must be able to demonstrate that they resided in the Barossa Valley/Eden Valley area for the previous five years. Applicants will be asked to submit a personal written statement detailing their ATAR achieved in Year 12, their school activities and responsibilities, and any community involvement they may have undertaken. Details of how the scholarship will assist them while completing their program and with future goals should also be included in the statement. Applicants will also be asked to provide a character reference.
Selection will be based on academic merit, financial disadvantage, and the written statement and reference.
Value: $3,000 which equates to $1,500 per annum for the first two years of the recipient's program to assist with educational costs. The annual amount is payable in two instalments of $750 after the Study Period 2 and 5 census dates. Recipients should maintain a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4.0 or above.
How to apply: Online applications will open 25 January 2021 - 15 March 2021 via my Scholarships
Application opening dates for 2022 are still to be confirmed.
For more information contact:
Campus Central
Tel: 1300 301 703
Email: askcampuscentral@unisa.edu.au
The SA Water Undergraduate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship is available to *Aboriginal students who are studying full time in an undergraduate program (including Honours) at the University.
To be eligible for this scholarship students must:
Applicants must have an interest in the SA Water Graduate Program, be willing to attend Graduate Program functions at SA Water and have the ability to be a positive ambassador for SA Water. Selection is based on academic merit and performance at an interview.
The recipient may be in receipt of other University of South Australia scholarships but may not receive another SA Water scholarship.
*From here on in the term Aboriginal is inclusive of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Value: Up to $20,000 in total equating to $5,000 per year (2 instalments of $2,500 after the Study Period 2 and Study Period 5 census dates) provided the recipient continues to meet the scholarship criteria and maintain satisfactory academic performance. Recipients may also have the opportunity to undertake paid employment at SA Water during the summer vacation period.
Please note this grant will not be open for applications in 2021.
Grant re-opening in 2022 is still to be confirmed
For more information contact:
Miss Kylie Ellis
Aboriginal Student and Community Engagement Officer
Student Engagement Unit
Tel: (08) 830 24691
Email: kylie.ellis@unisa.edu.au
The Simply Migration Refugee Grant provides encouragement and support for a student who is of Sudanese ancestry from a refugee background, studying at UniSA in any undergraduate course in any year.
The grant funds are designed to assist recipients with their living and/or education expenses.
Eligibility and Selection Criteria
Applicants are required to provide a written statement (maximum 500 words) detailing:
Please note this grant is not open for applications in 2021.
Grant re-opening in 2022 is still to be confirmed
How to apply:
Applications are accessed through my Scholarships (via logging on to the myUniSA student portal.
In addition to applying online, applicants are required to provide a written statement, as outlined above, to the UniSA Scholarships Office. Email: scholarships.prizes@unisa.edu.au
Value: $2‚500
Payment will be in two instalments:
For more information‚ contact:
Campus Central
Tel: 1300 301 703
Email: askcampuscentral@unisa.edu.au
The grants will assist students who are enrolled full-time in an undergraduate degree program and are required to undertake a placement as part of their program to gain professional experience.
Applicants must undertake a placement for a minimum of two consecutive weeks in the year that they apply for the grant.
The grants will provide financial assistance for the costs associated with undertaking a placement including travel, accommodation and living expenses.
Applications should be submitted prior to the commencement of your placement in order for your application to be assessed.
Recipients must not be in receipt of other placement grants in the same year offered at UniSA. Recipients will be selected based on financial disadvantage and academic merit.
Please note this grant will not be open for applications in 2021.
Grant re-opening in 2022 is still to be confirmed
Value: $1‚000
For more information contact:
Campus Central
Tel: 1300 301 703
Email: askcampuscentral@unisa.edu.au
The University of South Australia offers Vacation Research Scholarships:
High Achiever Vacation Research Scholarships
These scholarships are for undergraduate students in their second, third or Honours year, who have a strong academic record. The scholarships offer the opportunity to undertake research for up to 8 weeks with experienced researchers, usually between December and February, in a recognised Research Institute or Centre within UniSA.
Please visit the website for information on how to apply.
Value: $300 per week for the agreed tenure, up to eight weeks.
For more information contact:
Graduate Research Centre
University of South Australia
Tel: (08) 8302 5880
Email: research.degrees@unisa.edu.au
The Sarre Family Refugee Grant provides encouragement and support for an undergraduate female student from a refugee background who has demonstrated leadership skills. The grant is available to female students from a refugee background studying full time at any year level of an undergraduate program.
The grant is valued at $2,500 and will assist the recipient meet the costs associated with their living and/or education expenses.
Eligibility and selection criteria:
Applicants are required to provide a written statement (maximum 500 words) detailing:
The grant will be awarded on the basis of the content of the written statement and demonstrated leadership skills.
How to apply: Online applications will open 25 January 2021 - 8 March 2021 via my Scholarships
Application opening dates for 2022 are still to be confirmed.
Value: $2‚500
Payment will be in two instalments:
$1250 (paid after the census date for Study Period 2)
$1250 (paid after the census date for Study Period 5)
Payment is subject to the student being enrolled and maintaining satisfactory academic merit.
For more information contact:
Campus Central
Tel: 1300 301 703
Email: askcampuscentral@unisa.edu.au
The Tedmanson-Pieters Family Refugee Grant provides encouragement and support for a female student from a refugee background who is studying either at the UniSA College or in any undergraduate course. Applicants will be female students from a refugee background who are studying full time at any year level at UniSA.
The grant funds are designed to assist recipients with their living and/or education expenses.
Eligibility and selection criteria:
Applicants are required to provide a written statement (maximum 500 words) detailing:
The grant will be awarded on the basis of the content of the written statement.
How to apply: Online applications will open 25 January 2021 - 8 March 2021 via my Scholarships
Application opening dates for 2022 are still to be confirmed.
Value: $2,500
Payment will be in two instalments:
- $1,250 (paid after the census date for Study Period 2)
- $1,250 (paid after the census date for Study Period 5)
Payment is subject to the student being enrolled and maintaining satisfactory academic merit.
For more information contact:
Campus Central
Tel: 1300 301 703
Email: askcampuscentral@unisa.edu.au
UniSA Veterans’ Engagement and Education Program (VEEP) grants 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.
VEEP is targeted to currently enrolled, domestic UniSA students, who are:
The Ultra Electronics VEEP Grant is available to commencing and continuing students registered with VEEP studying full-time or part-time in a software, electronic engineering or computer science related undergraduate or postgraduate coursework program at the University of South Australia.
Eligibility and selection criteria
Ultra Electronics and individual recipients are free to discuss and mutually agree any in-kind (non-financial) assistance Ultra Electronics may be willing to offer. Types of in-kind support might include mentoring and the appointment of a mentee, work experience and/or networking opportunities.
Applicants are required to provide a written statement (500-750 words) detailing:
Recipients cannot be in receipt of more than one scholarship or grant targeted to VEEP registered students.
Shortlisted applicants are not required to attend an interview.
How to apply
Applications are assessed through myScholarships (via logging on to the myUniSA student portal). In addition to applying online, applicants should submit a written statement and CV providing references to:
Manager Student Support
Student Engagement Unit
Email: jane.kehrwald@unisa.edu.au
Value: $5,000
Payment will be in two instalments:
- $2,500 (paid after the census date for Study Period 2)
- $2,500 (paid after the census date for Study Period 5)
Part-time recipients will receive pro-rata payment (half the amount a full-time recipient would receive).
For more information‚ contact:
Dr Jane Kehrwald
Manager Student Support
Student Engagement Unit
Tel: (08) 8302 3419
Email: jane.kehrwald@unisa.edu.au
The University of South Australia Rural Reconnect Relocation Scholarships were established as part of the University of South Australia Rural Reconnect project. These scholarships, valued at $6,000 each, will assist students from rural and isolated areas to fund their relocation costs associated with moving to the city in order to pursue full-time undergraduate study.
Recipients must be Australian citizens or permanent residents and have completed Year 12 within the last two and a half years. Assessment is made on the basis of financial disadvantage, academic merit, a personal written statement, and a character reference.
Recipients are also required to contribute to their local community, provide a written reflection at the conclusion of their scholarship, and participate in scholarship research.
Scholarship payments are split into three instalments: $2,000 in February, $3,000 in June, and $1,000 at the conclusion of Study Period 5. The final payment is subject to demonstrated community involvement.
Value: $6,000 split into three instalments provided the recipient continues to meet the scholarship criteria and maintains satisfactory academic performance.
How to apply:
Applications will be open 18 August 2021 - 31 January 2022. Applicants should submit an application form (link below), written statement, evidence of financial disadvantage and character reference to:
UniSA Scholarship Office
Student and Academic Services
Email: scholarships.prizes@unisa.edu.au
For more information contact:
Campus Central
Phone: 1300 301 703
Email: askcampuscentral@unisa.edu.au
Note: If you are not eligible for a Health Care Card or a means-tested Centrelink benefit, the UniSA Scholarship Assessment Form (form is located at the bottom of the web page) may be used as a means-test to assess your eligibility for a scholarship.
The University of South Australia Scholarship for Power Cup participants will provide financial assistance to Power Cup participants who gain entry to a UniSA program within 5 years following their participation on the Power Cup.
One scholarship will be awarded to the top female and one to the top male applicant each year. The top applicants will be determined by ATAR including Bonus Points.
The scholarship of $2,000 per annum will be awarded to recipients for the standard duration of their program.
Value: $2,000 per annum
For more information contact:
UniSA Scholarship Office
Tel: (08) 8302 1697
Email: Scholarships.Prizes@unisa.edu.au
Please note that the final year of offer for this scholarship will be 2022.
The UniSA Access Scholarship is available to undergraduate students experiencing financial or educational disadvantage, which includes students who meet one or more of the following criteria:
The scholarship is available to commencing students and preference may be given to applicants who are attending University for the first time. Applicants may be Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents of Australia.
Students who cannot enrol full-time due to exceptional circumstances‚ for example having a disability or significant carer responsibilities‚ may apply and verify their circumstances during application.
Applicants are required to provide a written statement (maximum 500 words) detailing:
To receive the scholarship, applicants must demonstrate a passion for their course, strong motivation to succeed, and have clear future goals.
Shortlisted applicants will be required to provide two character references (at least one of these must be from a referee not connected to the applicant’s secondary school), and attend a selection panel interview.
Please note this grant will not be open for applications in 2021.
Grant re-opening in 2022 is still to be confirmed
How to apply:
Applications are accessed through my Scholarships (via logging on to the my UniSA student portal and selecting ‘my Finances’).
Applicants must also provide a written statement, as outlined above, to scholarships.prizes@unisa.edu.au.
Value: $15,000 ($5,000 per year up to a maximum of three years)
Online applications will open through my Scholarships in January each year.
For more information contact:
Campus Central
Tel: 1300 301 703
Email: askcampuscentral@unisa.edu.au
The UniSA Aboriginal Supplementary Grant provides support to Aboriginal students whose studies are impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Applicants will be students who are studying an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework program, Aboriginal Pathways Program, Foundation studies or Diploma program.
The Grant provides financial assistance to support education costs associated with online learning, which as a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic has replaced some on-campus learning.
Students who previously received the Aboriginal Supplementary Grant are eligible to apply.
Eligibility and Selection Criteria
• Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander (please note a declaration of Aboriginality from the Aboriginal community may be requested if selected)
• Enrolled in a UniSA College, UniSA undergraduate, or UniSA postgraduate coursework program, or UniSA Online Program
Value: $750 paid as a single payment
Application opens from 23 August 2021 to 13 September 2021.
How to apply:
Applications are accessed through myScholarships (via logging on to the myUniSA student portal and selecting my Current Studies).
For more information, contact:
Campus Central
Tel: 1300 301 703
Email: askcampuscentral@unisa.edu.au
The UniSA College Refugee Advancement Grant will be awarded to a student from a refugee background who is commencing study with the University of South Australia for the first time.
The grant is available to a student who is currently enrolled in a program at UniSA College and who wishes to progress to an undergraduate degree at UniSA.
The grant is valued at $2‚000 and will assist the recipient meet the costs associated with study including textbooks‚ travel‚ computing equipment or other related expenses.
Applicants may be an Australian Citizen‚ an Australian Permanent Resident or the holder of a Permanent Humanitarian Visa‚ Temporary Protection Visa‚ or Bridging Visa.
Applicants would normally be enrolled in full-time study, however part-time applications will be considered with the reason for part-time study clearly outlined in the written statement. Where a part-time recipient is selected, funds will be awarded pro rata.
Payments will be paid in two instalments of $1000 after the Study Period 2 and Study Period 5 census dates provided the recipient continues to meet the grant criteria and maintains a grade point average (GPA) of 4 or above.
Eligibility and selection criteria:
Applicants are required to provide a written statement (maximum 500 words) detailing:
The grant will be awarded on the basis of academic achievement‚ financial disadvantage and information provided in the written statement.
Shortlisted applicants may be asked to attend a selection panel interview.
How to apply: Online applications will open 25 January 2021 - 8 March 2021 via my Scholarships
In addition to applying online‚ applicants are required to provide a written statement‚ as outlined above to Scholarships.Prizes@unisa.edu.au
Application opening dates for 2022 are still to be confirmed.
Value: $2,000
Payment will be in two instalments:
- $1000 (paid after the census date for Study Period 2)
- $1000 (paid after the census date for Study Period 5)
For more information contact:
Campus Central
Tel: 1300 301 703
Email: askcampuscentral@unisa.edu.au
As an Elite Athlete Friendly University, the University of South Australia (UniSA) has a proud history of supporting elite athletes to achieve their best in their sport and studies.
The UniSA Elite Athlete Scholarship extends this support to reduce the financial pressures associated with study, so you can focus on achieving your sporting and academic careers.
For more information:
Please visit the Elite Athlete and Performer page: https://study.unisa.edu.au/Elite-athletes-and-performers/
Please note this grant will not be open for applications in 2021.
Grant re-opening in 2022 is still to be confirmed
How to apply:
Applications are accessed through myScholarships (via logging on to the myUniSA student portal).
These grants provide financial assistance to students eligible for admission to the UniSA Elite Athletes and Performer Program.
The grant will be awarded on the basis of financial disadvantage and other equity criteria.
For more information:
Please visit the Elite Athlete and Performer page for information, including opening dates and criteria: https://study.unisa.edu.au/Elite-athletes-and-performers/
How to apply:
Applications are accessed through myScholarships (via logging on to the myUniSA student portal).
The UniSA Athlete & Performer Travel Grants provide financial assistance to registered students on the UniSA Elite Athletes & Performers program. The grant supports attendance at specific state, national and international events through reimbursement of registration fees and a travel allowance.
Applications will be assessed and allocated in chronological order of receipt until available funds are exhausted. Please be aware that there is a high level of applications for this grant and your application does not guarantee an offer. Late applications will not be accepted.
There are a limited number of Grants available annually. Only one grant will be allocated to a student in a calendar year.
For more information:
Please visit the Elite Athlete and Performer page for information, including opening dates and criteria: https://study.unisa.edu.au/Elite-athletes-and-performers/
How to apply:
Applications are accessed through myScholarships (via logging on to the myUniSA student portal).
UniSA will offer Excellence Scholarships to South Australian students who have achieved an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of 99 (exclusive of bonus points) and have enrolled to study a UniSA undergraduate degree. Scholarship recipients will receive $5,000 in their first semester of study to support their educational and living expenses.
Criteria
The scholarships will be awarded to all students who meet the following criteria:
The University will automatically offer the scholarship to eligible students (there is no application process).
The scholarship payment will be made following the census date in Study Period 2. The scholarship cannot be deferred.
Recipients of the UniSA Outstanding Achievement Scholarship will not be eligible for the UniSA Excellence Scholarship.
Please note students taking gap years are not eligible for this scholarship. Students must be enrolled in UniSA in the year immediately following their Year 12 completion.
For more information contact:
Campus Central
Tel: 1300 301 703
Email: askcampuscentral@unisa.edu.au
The UniSA International Scholarship is open to international students enrolled full-time in the second year of an undergraduate program.
The scholarship will be awarded to a recipient with high academic achievement (Grade Point Average based on first year of 5.0 or above) and a strong motivation to succeed.
Applicants are required to provide a curriculum vitae and a written statement (maximum 500 words) detailing:
To receive the scholarship, applicants must demonstrate a passion for their course, strong motivation to succeed, and have clear future goals.
Shortlisted applicants will be required to provide two character references and attend a selection panel interview.
Students may be in receipt of another scholarship or grant administered by UniSA.
How to apply:
Please note this grant will not be open for applications in 2021.
Grant re-opening in 2022 is still to be confirmed
Applicants must also provide a written statement, as outlined above, and Curriculum Vitae to scholarships.prizes@unisa.edu.au
Value: $15,000 ($5,000 per year up to a maximum of three years)
Online applications will open through my Scholarships in January each year.
For more information contact:
Campus Central
Tel: 1300 301 703
Email: askcampuscentral@unisa.edu.au
The UniSA Online Aboriginal Grant supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students enrolled in an undergraduate UniSA Online program.
Eligibility and selection criteria:
Applicants are required to provide a written statement (maximum 500 words) outlining:
The grant will be awarded on the basis of academic achievement and information provided in the written statement.
Shortlisted applicants may be asked to attend a selection panel interview conducted via teleconference.
How to apply:
Applications are accessed through my Scholarships (via logging on to the myUniSA student portal and selecting 'myCurrent Studies') Apply.
Written statement as mentioned above should be sent to Scholarships.Prizes@unisa.edu.au.
Value: $5,500
Payment will be in three instalments:
$1,000 (paid after the census date for the relevant study period)
$2,250 (paid following the completion of four UniSA Online courses)
$2,250 (paid following the completion of eight UniSA online courses)
The second and third payments are conditional upon successful completion of UniSA Online courses (as specified above) and a cumulative Grade Point Average of at least 4.5.
For more information contact:
Campus Central
Tel: 1300 301 703
Email: askcampuscentral@unisa.edu.au
UniSA will offer Outstanding Achievement Scholarships to South Australian students who have achieved an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of 99.95 (exclusive of bonus points) and have enrolled to study a UniSA undergraduate degree. Scholarship recipients will receive $10,000 per annum, for up to four years of full-time study (to a maximum of $40,000), to support their educational and living expenses.
Criteria
The scholarships will be awarded to all students who meet the following criteria:
The University will automatically offer the scholarship to eligible students (there is no application process).
Scholarship recipients will be required to be enrolled on a full-time basis and maintain a Grade Point Average of at least 5.0 in order to receive the scholarship payments. Scholarship payments of $5,000 will be made following the census dates in study periods two and five each year. The scholarship cannot be deferred.
Recipients of the UniSA Outstanding Achievement Scholarship will not be eligible for the UniSA Excellence Scholarship.
Please note students taking gap years are not eligible for this scholarship. Students must be enrolled in UniSA in the year immediately following their Year 12 completion.
For more information contact:
Campus Central
Tel: 1300 301 703
Email: askcampuscentral@unisa.edu.au
The University of South Australia is committed to providing opportunities for students to gain an international perspective by participating in student exchange. Studying on exchange can be an enriching cultural and academic experience and one that benefits you throughout your life. UniSA has more than 80 exchange partners throughout the world in Asia, Europe and the Americas.
When these travel grants are available, all UniSA students who are accepted into the exchange program will be accessed for eligibility as part of their application process. While on student exchange, you remain enrolled at the University of South Australia and continue to pay your normal UniSA fees. You do not pay tuition fees to the host institution. Additionally, for students that are eligible, Centrelink payments continue to be paid while overseas on student exchange. You will also receive credit for the courses you take on student exchange, meaning that you will still be able to complete your degree on time.
The award of Travel Grants is subject to the discretion of the Pro Vice Chancellor: International.
Value: up to $2,500 (dependent on selected country).
For more information contact:
UniSA International
Email: Student.Exchange@unisa.edu.au
Web: Travel Grants Criteria
UniSA will offer up to 20 Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarships in 2017 to future international students who have achieved an 85% average (or equivalent) in previous studies and have applied to study a UniSA undergraduate or postgraduate (by coursework) degree.
Scholarship recipients will receive a 50% reduction in their student contributions (tuition fees) per annum, for up to four years of full-time study.
Successful applicants will become a UniSA International Student Ambassador and will be required to maintain a credit average (or equivalent) for each consecutive year of study to be eligible for the 50% student contribution (tuition fee) reduction.
The scholarships will be awarded to selected international students who meet the following criteria:
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarships are not available to:
Unsuccessful applicants of the Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship will automatically be considered for the International Merit Scholarship.
Scholarship recipients will be required to be enrolled on a full-time basis at UniSA's South Australian campuses, and maintain a Grade Point Average of at least 5.0 in order to receive the scholarship payments. Scholarship payments (50% of tuition fees) will be provided as a discount on successful applicants' student contribution invoice at the commencement of the relevant study period each year. The scholarship cannot be deferred.
For more information contact:
International Admissions Office
Tel: +61 8302 0114
Email: international@unisa.edu.au
The Wattle Range Council UniSA Study Grant provides encouragement and support for talented students from the Wattle Range Council area as they commence a UniSA undergraduate degree program.
The grant will be awarded to students who resided in the Wattle Range Council area during Year 12, or in the period immediately prior to lodging an application to study at UniSA.
Two grants are available each year:
Eligibility and Selection Criteria
Applicants are required to provide a written statement (maximum 250 words) outlining:
Supporting documentation (evidence of financial disadvantage and written statement) will be forwarded to the Scholarships Office by the due date.
The grant will be awarded on the basis of financial disadvantage and content of the written statement.
How to apply: Online applications will open 25 January 2021 - 8 March 2021 via my Scholarships
In addition to applying online, applicants are required to provide a written statement, as outlined above, to the UniSA Scholarships Office. Email: scholarships.prizes@unisa.edu.au
Application opening dates for 2022 are still to be confirmed.
Value: $2‚500
Payment will be in two instalments:
- $1,250 (paid after the census date for Study Period 2)
- $1,250 (paid after the census date for Study Period 5)
For more information contact:
Campus Central
Tel: 1300 301 703
Email: askcampuscentral@unisa.edu.au
Originally established in 1983 the Wyndham Richardson Accommodation Scholarships awards scholarships, bursaries and prizes based on merit or reasons of equity to promote a recipient's tertiary education. These are available to Australian Citizens or Australian Permanent Residents from any State or Territory studying in a tertiary institution.
Wyndham Richardson was born in Melbourne in 1904, but completed his primary and secondary education in South Australia before returning with his family to Melbourne. A combination of circumstances including ill-health, prevented his completing an Engineering degree begun in Adelaide and continued in Melbourne.
He never forgot his disappointment, and later in life he established this Trust to provide assistance to tertiary students experiencing difficulties, including financial difficulties, in undertaking a course of study.
The Wyndham Richardson Accommodation Scholarships provides up to four accommodation scholarships valued at $2,500 each to assist with accommodation expenses for needy students from rural or remote areas in any Australian State.
The scholarship is open to continuing and commencing students. Students must meet all of the following essential selection criteria:
The scholarships will be awarded on academic merit. Where applications require further separation, other equity indicators may be taken into account according to the University's equity focus (as defined by the University's equity policy).
To apply students will need to log into the myUniSA Student Portal and clicking on my Finances. This will display a 'my Scholarships' link (under the heading 'Related Information') which will take you to the my Scholarships homepage.
Value: $2,500 to assist with accommodation expenses.
Opening date: March each year.
Application opening dates for 2022 are still to be confirmed.
For more information contact:
UniSA Scholarship Office
Student and Academic Services
Tel: (08) 8302 1697
Email: Scholarships.Prizes@unisa.edu.au
The Zero Waste SA Pam Keating Memorial Scholarship has been established in memory of Pam Keating, a noted environmentalist and waste management expert, who passionately believed in the importance of reducing waste and its impact on our environment, and was committed to education and training for sustainability.
The scholarship is available to full-time or part-time students undertaking an Honours or Masters program in an area of interest to the Zero Waste SA Research Centre. These areas include:
The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic merit (Grade Point Average) and an interview. Applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents and provide a two page written statement with their application outlining: the research to be undertaken in their research topic, career goals and future plans and how the scholarship will help achieve their ambitions. A project summary from the applicant's supervisor containing a detailed description of the project and its outcomes should also be included with the application.
The recipient must have the ability to be a positive ambassador for the objectives of Zero Waste SA. They will be offered six hours of informal mentoring or in-kind assistance by Zero Waste SA and may also have the opportunity to undertake paid employment at Zero Waste SA during the summer vacation period.
The scholarship recipient must remain enrolled in their program and achieve satisfactory academic performance over the period of study and should maintain a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.0 or above.
Value: Up to $10,000. Full-time students will receive two instalments of $5,000 after the study period 2 and study period 5 census dates. Part-time students will receive up to four instalments of $2,500 after the Study Period 2 and Study Period 5 census dates over a two year period.
Please note this grant will not be open for applications in 2021
Grant re-opening in 2022 is still to be confirmed
For more information contact:
Campus Central
Tel: 1300 301 703
Email: askcampuscentral@unisa.edu.au
The Zonta Club of Adelaide Community Development Grant assists female full-time students of the University of South Australia who are undertaking community development projects in Australia or overseas that make a positive difference in the lives of women. The grant is to support the costs involved in undertaking the project. This could include materials, travel, data collection etc.
The grant aligns with Zonta Club's key objective to advance the status of women through the service and advocacy. Further information on the work the Zonta Club supports can be viewed at www.zonta.org or www.zontaclubadelaide.org.au
The grant is open to female Honours and Postgraduate Coursework continuing students in the field of Psychology and Social Work and Social Policy who have a research project as part of their degree. The project should involve community development that makes a positive difference in the lives of women.
Preference may be given to students applying to do a project in an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community, South- East Asia or a Pacific Island nation.
Recipients will be invited to attend a Zonta Club dinner and share with members the highlight of their project and how the grant supported their project.
Applicants are required to submit a cover letter in the form of personal written statement (maximum 500 words) detailing:
Applicants will also need to obtain an endorsement letter from their University Project Director or Course Coordinator confirming the current project to be undertaken.
Value: $3,000
How to apply: Online applications will open 25 January 2021 - 9 May 2021 via my Scholarships
Application opening dates for 2022 are still to be confirmed.
For more information contact:
Campus Central
Tel: 1300 301 703
Email: askcampuscentral@unisa.edu.au