Please note: Scholarships and Grants are subject to change and are awarded based on conditions current at the time of award.
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.
Online applications will open through my Scholarships
Value: recipients will receive a one-off payment of $1,000
For more information contact:
Dr Jane Kehrwald
Manager Student Support
Student Engagement Unit
Tel: (08) 8302 3419
Email: jane.kehrwald@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 Grants target recent school leavers who have completed high school within two years of commencing their current university program and who have successfully completed a year of study (equivalent to 36 units). This has been identified as a time when students are often struggling with the financial cost associated with continuing their study.
Online applications will open through my Scholarships in mid February.
Please note that previous recipients of a Cowan Ability Grant are not eligible.
Value: $1,500
For more information contact:
Student Engagement Unit
Disability Service
Email: disability@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.
Online applications will open through my Scholarships in February each year.
Value: $2,000 to be paid in one instalment.
For more information contact:
UniSA General enquiries
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.
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 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 team work 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 $5,000 (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).
Online applications will open through my Scholarships in February each year.
For more information contact:
UniSA General enquiries
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.
Online applications will open through my Scholarships in February each year.
For more information contact:
UniSA General enquiries
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.
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
The David Pank UniSA College Diploma Scholarship is available to full-time students who are enrolled in one of the Diploma programs at the UniSA College.
The scholarship will commence while the recipient is undertaking the second half of the first year of their Diploma program at the College and will continue for the duration of study at the College and in a selected undergraduate program at UniSA.
The scholarship is valued at $2,000 per year and is for a maximum period of 5 years (2 years at the UniSA College and 2-3 years undergraduate studies at UniSA).
Applicants must be Australian citizens or Permanent Residents and must provide evidence of financial hardship and a supporting statement with their application. Their written statement should outline 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 statement.
Recipients will be selected on the basis of academic merit based on Grade Point Average (GPA), 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.
Value: Up to $10,000. Recipients will receive $2,000 per annum for a maximum of five years. The yearly payment will be made in two instalments 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 should maintain a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4.0 or above.
For more information contact:
UniSA College
Tel: (08) 8302 7407
Email: College@unisa.edu.au
The David Pank UniSA College Scholarship is available to full-time students who are enrolled in the Foundation Studies program at the UniSA College.
The scholarship will commence while the student is undertaking the second half of their Foundation Studies year at the College and will continue for the duration of study (3-4 years) in a selected undergraduate program at UniSA.
The scholarship is valued at $2,000 per year and is for a maximum period of 5 years (1 year at the UniSA College and 3-4 years undergraduate studies at UniSA).
Applicants must be Australian citizens or Permanent Residents and be able to demonstrate financial disadvantage. 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.
Recipients will be selected on the basis of academic merit based on Grade Point Average (GPA), 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.
Value: Up to $10,000. Recipients will receive an annual payment of $2,000 per annum for a maximum of five years. The annual payment to the scholarship recipient will be paid in two instalments each year provided they continue to meet the scholarship criteria and maintain satisfactory academic performance. Recipients should maintain a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4.0 or above.
For more information contact:
UniSA College
Tel: (08) 8302 7407
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. Applications will open from June of the year before the scholarship is offered and will close in September of the same year. 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.
Application Form and Information Sheet (Word 160KB)
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
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.
The Elite Athlete Scholarship will be awarded to South Australian students who have achieved an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank and have enrolled to study a UniSA undergraduate Bachelor's degree. Scholarship recipients receive $20,000 per annum (to a maximum of $80,000), for up to four years of full-time study (or part-time equivalent), to support their educational and living expenses.
Successful applicants must be enrolled at one of UniSA's South Australian campuses, and maintain ongoing satisfactory academic progress to be eligible for the scholarship in subsequent years.
To be eligible for consideration students must:
This program is open to athletes with a disability.
NOTE: This scholarship is not currently open for application, however if you meet the criteria please contact the Elite Athlete Program Coordinator for further information.
Applicants are required to submit:
Scholarship payments will be made following Study Period 2 and Study Period 5 census dates. Pro-rata payments will apply for part-time enrolment.
Value: $20,000 per annum (to a maximum of $80,000), for up to four years of full-time study (or part-time equivalent).
For more information contact:
Ms Danielle Clarke
Unit Executive Officer & Elite Athlete Program Coordinator
Student and Academic Services
Phone: (08) 8302 1179
Email: Scholarships.Prizes@unisa.edu.au
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:
Applications are accessed through myScholarships (via logging on to the myUniSA student portal and selecting my Finances).
In addition to applying online, applicants are required to provide a written statement, as outlined above to Scholarships.Prizes@unisa.edu.au
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 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.
Online applications will open through my Scholarships in January each year.
For more information contact:
UniSA General enquiries
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.
Online applications will open through my Scholarships in January each year.
For more information contact:
UniSA General enquiries
Tel: 1300 301 703
Email: askcampuscentral@unisa.edu.au
The Gavin Wanganeen Aboriginal Scholarship (sponsored by Department for Industry 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.
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:
UniSA General enquiries
Tel: 1300 301 703
Email: askcampuscentral@unisa.edu.au
UniSA will offer International Merit Scholarships to future international students who have achieved a 65% average (or equivalent) in previous studies and have applied to study a UniSA undergraduate or postgraduate (by coursework) degree (in selected fields).
International Merit Scholarship recipients will receive a 25% reduction in their student contributions (tuition fees) for their first year of study into 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:
International Merit Scholarship recipients will be required to be enrolled on a full-time basis at UniSA's South Australian campuses. Scholarship payments (25% of tuition fees) will be provided as a discount on successful applicants' student contribution invoice at the commencement of each applicable study period in the first year of study. The scholarship cannot be deferred.
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 or 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 $5,000 and is awarded on the basis of academic merit, a written statement 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: $5,000 full-time student split in two instalments after the Study Period 2 and 5 census dates
Online applications will open through my Scholarships in January each year.
For more information contact:
UniSA General enquiries
Tel: 1300 301 703
Email: askcampuscentral@unisa.edu.au
This scholarship is open to *Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander part-time students of the University of South Australia who are undertaking the final year of an undergraduate program or an Honours year.
The scholarship is valued at $2,500 and is awarded on the basis of academic merit, a written statement 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: $2,500 split into two instalments after the Study Period 2 and 5 census dates.
Online applications will open through my Scholarships in January each year.
For more information contact:
UniSA General enquiries
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. Emeritus Professor Kym Adey 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 enrolling in a UniSA program.
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, the 1:1 mentoring program or the Client Advisory Group (CAG).
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.
Scholarship Information and Scholarship Application Form
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
Catherine House
Tel: (08) 8232 2282
Email: edemp@catherinehouse.org.au
The Misk SA 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:
Applications are accessed through myScholarships (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 scholarships.prizes@unisa.edu.au
Value: $1,000 per grant
For more information contact:
Campus Central
Tel: 1300 301 703
Email: askcampuscentral@unisa.edu.au
The Pank Prize for Social Innovation and Enterprise is open to all current UniSA students and alumni. The prize is designed to assist the recipient set up a new and innovative social enterprise in South Australia. Applicants can nominate a business partner who is not a UniSA student or alumni member to assist with their application for the award, valued at $10,000 plus mentoring support.
The application and selection process consists of three stages:
The prize recipient will be asked to develop a plan, in conjunction with a mentor, which includes milestones and timelines for the first 12 months.
Value: $10,000 paid in instalments subject to the provision of tax invoices or receipts. The recipient will also receive mentoring support to the value of $10,000 from UniSA staff.
For extended criteria and application details please contact:
Mrs Jessica Peake
Senior Academic Services Officer
School of Management
Tel: (08) 8302 9971
Email: jessica.peake@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). Apply.
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 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.
Online applications will open through my Scholarships in January each year.
For more information contact:
UniSA General enquiries
Tel: 1300 301 703
Email: askcampuscentral@unisa.edu.au
The Sandhu International Student Support Grant is open to international students enrolled full-time and have completed the first year of an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework program.
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) outlining:
To receive the grant, applicants must demonstrate economic disadvantage, a passion for their UniSA program and a strong motivation to succeed with clear career goals.
Students may be in receipt of another scholarship or grant administered by UniSA.
How to apply: Applications are accessed through myScholarships (via logging on to the myUniSA student portal). Apply.
Applicants must also provide a written statement‚ as outlined above to scholarships.prizes@unisa.edu.au.
Value: $1,500
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 scholarship/grant is currently unavailable.
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 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 is not currently available.
Value: $1‚000
For more information contact:
UniSA General enquiries
Tel: 1300 301 703
Email: askcampuscentral@unisa.edu.au
The University of South Australia offers Summer 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.
Closing date: Scholarship applications open 1 August and close 20 September
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:
Applications are accessed through my Scholarships (via logging on to the my UniSA student portal).
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:
UniSA General Enquiries
Phone: 1300 301 703
Email: askcampuscentral@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 after Study Period 2 census date, 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.
Application closes 21 January 2020.
Application Form and Information Sheet
For more information contact:
UniSA General Enquiries
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.
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:
UniSA General enquiries
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:
Applications are accessed through myScholarships (via logging on to the myUniSA student portal and selecting my Finances).
In addition to applying online‚ applicants are required to provide a written statement‚ as outlined above to Scholarships.Prizes@unisa.edu.au
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
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: https://www.unisa.edu.au/Study-at-UniSA/Elite-athletes-and-performers/unisa-elite-athlete--performer-grants/
How to apply:
Applications are accessed through myScholarships (via logging on to the myUniSA student portal).
Application for mid year 2019 has now closed.
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: https://www.unisa.edu.au/Study-at-UniSA/Elite-athletes-and-performers/unisa-elite-athlete--performer-grants/
How to apply:
Applications are accessed through myScholarships (via logging on to the myUniSA student portal).
Application for mid year 2019 has now closed.
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:
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:
UniSA General enquiries
Tel: 1300 301 703
Email: askcampuscentral@unisa.edu.au
The UniSA Online Aboriginal Grant supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students commencing study with UniSA Online.
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:
UniSA General enquiries
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 60 exchange partners throughout the world in Asia, Europe and the Americas.
All UniSA students who are accepted into the exchange program are eligible for a travel grant. 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. For students that are eligible, Austudy/Abstudy/Youth Allowance 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.
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: Applications are accessed through myScholarships (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 installments:
- $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.
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 scholarship/grant is currently unavailable.
For more information contact:
UniSA General enquiries
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 advocay. 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
Online applications will open through my Scholarships in January each year.
For more information contact:
UniSA General enquiries
Tel: 1300 301 703
Email: askcampuscentral@unisa.edu.au