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Scholarships

Launch your future with an Adelaide University international scholarship

Adelaide University offers a range of scholarships to international students.

For most scholarships, you will be automatically assessed when applying for an eligible undergraduate or postgraduate degree, however some scholarships have additional application requirements, excluded programs and terms and conditions that must be met in order to be eligible. 

 

Adelaide Academic Excellence Scholarship (50%)
A prestigious scholarship rewarding international students commencing undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degrees. Recipients are offered a 50% tuition fee reduction, with limited places for those with a high distinction average.

Applications open	Tuesday 01 July 2025
Applications close	Friday 31 October 2025
Duration	Standard full-time duration of the recipient’s undergraduate or postgraduate Coursework Program
Residency	International Student
What best describes me	New student
Level of study	Undergraduate, Postgraduate
Degree	All
College	All
Type of scholarship	High achiever/academic

The Adelaide Academic Excellence Scholarship offers a 50% tuition fee reduction and is a prestigious, highly competitive award with limited places for students with a high distinction average.

This scholarship recognises international students commencing undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degrees who have achieved outstanding academic performance in their previous studies.

 

Eligibility criteria

To be eligible for this scholarship you must:

1. be an international student
2. be applying to study a CRICOS registered bachelor degree (minimum 96 units / 2 years equivalent) after the application of any credit/RPL, or a CRICOS registered master degree (minimum 72 units / 1.5 years equivalent) after the application of any credit/RPL, at Adelaide University;
3. satisfy one of the following in the qualification used as the basis of admission to the Adelaide University degree:
   • Undergraduate only: applicants with a minimum ATAR of 99 (or international equivalent).
   • Undergraduate and postgraduate: applicants with a minimum overall Grade Point Average (GPA) of 6.7 (on a 7.0 scale) or comparable score.
4. not be applying to study one of the Excluded Programs (see below);
5. not be an Australia Awards recipient; and
6. not be an International Sponsored Student entitled to a tuition fee waiver equal to or greater than the scholarship value, in which case the fee waiver amount will apply.

Note: a student cannot receive both a scholarship and a sponsor tuition fee waiver concurrently.

 

Important information

Minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) to maintain:

The scholarship recipient must maintain a minimum Program Term GPA of 5.5 on a 7.0 scale  ("Minimum GPA") in academic progress carried out each compulsory Study Period to ensure the scholarship recipient continues to meet the conditions of the scholarship. The scholarship may be suspended if the recipient's GPA falls below the Minimum GPA. If a recipient's overall GPA falls below the Minimum GPA, the scholarship will not be applied to the next invoice. If a recipient's GPA returns to the Minimum GPA or above, the scholarship will recommence and will be applied to the next invoice. 

 

How to apply 

Scholarship applications for Semester 1 2026 are now open. To apply, complete the appropriate application form­ below and follow the provided instructions.

• Adelaide Academic Excellence Scholarship Application Form
• Adelaide Academic Excellence Scholarship Application Form – for SATAC applicantsopens in a new tab

Semester 1 2026 applications open 1 July 2025 and close 31 October 2025. Semester 2 2026 applications open 1 April 2026 and close 22 May 2026.

Your application will be assessed by a selection panel and based on merit. Successful recipients will be notified prior to commencement at Adelaide University and the scholarship will be applied to your Offer of Admission.

 

Excluded programs

If your program is listed below, you will not be eligible for the scholarship.

Undergraduate

• Bachelor of Dental Surgery
• Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) majoring in Medical Imaging
• Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) majoring in Nuclear Medicine
• Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) majoring in Radiation Therapy
• Bachelor of Medical Studies
• Bachelor of Midwifery
• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)
• Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)
• Bachelor of Podiatry (Honours)
• Bachelor of Science (Veterinary Bioscience)
• Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours)

Postgraduate

• Doctor of Clinical Dentistry
• Doctor of Medicine
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
• Global Executive Master of Business Administration (Defence and Space)
• Master of Advanced Clinical Physiotherapy (Musculoskeletal)
• Master of Advanced Clinical Physiotherapy (Sports)
• Master of Business Administration 
• Master of Business Administration specialising in Human Resource Management
• Master of Business Administration specialising in Finance
• Master of Business Administration specialising in Marketing
• Master of Business Administration specialising in Sustainable Futures
• Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy
• Master of Midwifery (Graduate Entry)
• Master of Nursing (Graduate Entry)
• Master of Occupational Therapy (Graduate Entry)
• Master of Physiotherapy (Graduate Entry)
• Master of Psychology (Clinical)
• Master of Psychology (Health)
• Master of Psychology (Organisational and Human Factors)

 

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Adelaide Emerging Leaders Award (25%)
An award supporting international students commencing undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degrees. Recipients are offered a 25% tuition fee reduction and the award is automatically assessed and granted to those with a distinction average.

Duration	Standard full-time duration of the recipient’s undergraduate or postgraduate Coursework Program
Residency	International Student
What best describes me	New student
Level of study	Undergraduate, Postgraduate
Degree	All
College	All
Type of scholarship	High achiever/academic

The Adelaide Emerging Leaders Award offers a 25% tuition fee reduction and is automatically assessed and awarded to students with a distinction average.

This award supports international students commencing undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degrees who demonstrate leadership qualities through strong academic achievement.

 

Eligibility criteria

To be eligible for this scholarship you must:

1. be an international student
2. be applying to study a CRICOS registered bachelor degree (minimum 72 units / 1.5 years equivalent) after the application of any credit/RPL, or a CRICOS registered master degree (minimum 48 units / 1 year equivalent) after the application of any credit/RPL, at Adelaide University;

3. satisfy one of the following in the qualification used as the basis of admission to the Adelaide University degree:

   Undergraduate only:

   • A minimum ATAR of 90 for students who have completed the Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (SSCE).
   • A minimum ATAR of 95 (or international equivalent) for any other secondary certificate.

   Undergraduate and postgraduate:

   • A minimum overall Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.5 (on a 7.0 scale) for a completed award from Adelaide University (or with a comparable score for a qualification completed at an Australian University).
   • A minimum overall Grade Point Average (GPA) of 6.0 (on a 7.0 scale) or comparable.
   • A minimum overall Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.5 (on a 7.0 scale) or equivalent from a program completed at an approved Adelaide University pathway provider.
4. not be applying to study one of the Excluded Programs (see below);
5. not be an Australia Awards recipient; and
6. not be an International Sponsored Student entitled to a tuition fee waiver equal to or greater than the scholarship value, in which case the fee waiver amount will apply.

Note: a student cannot receive both a scholarship and a sponsor tuition fee waiver concurrently.

 

Important information
Minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) to maintain:

The scholarship recipient must maintain a minimum Program Term GPA of 5.0 on a 7.0 scale ("Minimum GPA") in academic progress carried out each compulsory Study Period to ensure the scholarship recipient continues to meet the conditions of the scholarship. The scholarship may be suspended if the recipient's GPA falls below the Minimum GPA. If a recipient's overall GPA falls below the Minimum GPA, the scholarship will not be applied to the next invoice. If a recipient's GPA returns to the Minimum GPA or above, the scholarship will recommence and will be applied to the next invoice.

 

Excluded programs

If your program is listed below, you will not be eligible for the scholarship.

Undergraduate

• Bachelor of Dental Surgery
• Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) majoring in Medical Imaging
• Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) majoring in Nuclear Medicine
• Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) majoring in Radiation Therapy
• Bachelor of Medical Studies
• Bachelor of Midwifery
• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)
• Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)
• Bachelor of Podiatry (Honours)
• Bachelor of Science (Veterinary Bioscience)
• Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours)

Postgraduate

• Doctor of Clinical Dentistry
• Doctor of Medicine
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
• Global Executive Master of Business Administration (Defence and Space)
• Master of Business Administration
• Master of Business Administration specialising in Human Resource Management
• Master of Business Administration specialising in Finance
• Master of Business Administration specialising in Marketing
• Master of Business Administration specialising in Sustainable Futures
• Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy
• Master of Midwifery (Graduate Entry)
• Master of Nursing (Graduate Entry)
• Master of Occupational Therapy (Graduate Entry)
• Master of Physiotherapy (Graduate Entry)
• Master of Psychology (Clinical)
• Master of Psychology (Health)
• Master of Psychology (Organisational and Human Factors)

 

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Adelaide Merit Scholarship (15%)
A scholarship supporting international students commencing undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degrees Recipients are offered a 15% tuition fee reduction and the scholarship is automatically assessed and awarded to those with a credit average.

Duration	Standard full-time duration of the recipient’s undergraduate or postgraduate Coursework Program
Residency	International Student
What best describes me	New student
Level of study	Undergraduate, Postgraduate
Degree	All
College	All
Type of scholarship	High achiever/academic

The Adelaide Merit Scholarship offers a 15% tuition fee reduction and is automatically assessed and awarded to students with a credit average.

This scholarship supports international students commencing undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degrees who are committed to their academic achievement.

Eligibility criteria

To be eligible for this scholarship you must:

1. be an international student
2. be applying to study a CRICOS registered bachelor degree (minimum 72 units / 1.5 years equivalent) after the application of any credit/RPL, or a CRICOS registered master degree (minimum 48 units / 1 year equivalent) after the application of any credit/RPL, at Adelaide University;

3. satisfy one of the following in the qualification used as the basis of admission to the Adelaide University degree:

   Undergraduate only:

   • A minimum ATAR of 80 for students who have completed the Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (SSCE).
   • A minimum ATAR of 85 (or international equivalent) for any other secondary certificate.
   • Successful completion of a competency-based vocational qualification in Australia with an overall non-graded pass.

   Undergraduate and postgraduate:

   • A minimum overall Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4.5 (on a 7.0 scale) for an award completed at Adelaide University (or with a comparable score for a qualification completed at an Australian University).
   • A minimum overall Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.0 (on a 7.0 scale) or comparable.
   • A minimum overall Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4.5 (on a 7.0 scale) or equivalent from a program completed at an approved Adelaide University pathway provider.
4. not be applying to study one of the Excluded Programs (see below);
5. not be an Australia Awards recipient; and
6. not be an International Sponsored Student entitled to a tuition fee waiver equal to or greater than the scholarship value, in which case the fee waiver amount will apply.

Note: a student cannot receive both a scholarship and a sponsor tuition fee waiver concurrently.

 

Important information
Minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) to maintain:

The scholarship recipient must maintain a minimum Program Term GPA of 4.5 on a 7.0 scale ("Minimum GPA") in academic progress carried out each compulsory Study Period to ensure the scholarship recipient continues to meet the conditions of the scholarship. The scholarship may be suspended if the recipient's GPA falls below the Minimum GPA. If a recipient's overall GPA falls below the Minimum GPA, the scholarship will not be applied to the next invoice. If a recipient's GPA returns to the Minimum GPA or above, the scholarship will recommence and will be applied to the next invoice. 

Excluded programs

If your program is listed below, you will not be eligible for the scholarship.

Undergraduate

• Bachelor of Dental Surgery
• Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) majoring in Medical Imaging
• Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) majoring in Nuclear Medicine
• Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) majoring in Radiation Therapy
• Bachelor of Medical Studies
• Bachelor of Midwifery
• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)
• Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)
• Bachelor of Podiatry (Honours)
• Bachelor of Science (Veterinary Bioscience)
• Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours)

Postgraduate

• Doctor of Clinical Dentistry
• Doctor of Medicine
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
• Global Executive Master of Business Administration (Defence and Space)
• Master of Business Administration
• Master of Business Administration specialising in Human Resource Management
• Master of Business Administration specialising in Finance
• Master of Business Administration specialising in Marketing
• Master of Business Administration specialising in Sustainable Futures
• Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy
• Master of Midwifery (Graduate Entry)
• Master of Nursing (Graduate Entry)
• Master of Occupational Therapy (Graduate Entry)
• Master of Physiotherapy (Graduate Entry)
• Master of Psychology (Clinical)
• Master of Psychology (Health)
• Master of Psychology (Organisational and Human Factors)

 

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Adelaide Global Alumni Scholarship (10%)
A scholarship supporting international students who have previously studied at Adelaide University, the University of South Australia or the University of Adelaide and are commencing an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree. Recipients are offered a 10% tuition fee reduction and the scholarship is automatically assessed and awarded to eligible students.

Duration	Standard full-time duration of the recipient’s undergraduate or postgraduate Coursework Program
Residency	International Student
What best describes me	Graduate
Level of study	Undergraduate, Postgraduate
Degree	All
College	All

The Adelaide Global Alumni Scholarship offers a 10% tuition fee reduction.

This scholarship is automatically assessed and awarded to international students commencing undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degrees who have previously studied at Adelaide University, the University of South Australia or the University of Adelaide.
 

Eligibility criteria

To be eligible for this scholarship you must:

• Be an international student
• Be applying to study a CRICOS registered bachelor degree (minimum 72 units / 1.5 years equivalent) after the application of any credit / RPL, or a CRICOS registered master degree (minimum 48 units / 1 year equivalent) after the application of any credit / RPL, at Adelaide University;
• Provide verifiable evidence that they have previously completed a degree at Adelaide University or the University of South Australia or the University of Adelaide and / or have completed at least one semester of a Study Abroad Program at one of these institutions;
• Not be applying to study one of the Excluded Programs (see below);
• Not be an Australia Awards recipient; and
• Not be an International Sponsored Student entitled to a tuition fee waiver equal to or greater than the scholarship value, in which case the fee waiver amount will apply.

Note: a student cannot receive both a scholarship and a sponsor tuition fee waiver concurrently.

 

Excluded programs

If your program is listed below, you will not be eligible for the scholarship.

Undergraduate

• Bachelor of Dental Surgery
• Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) majoring in Medical Imaging
• Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) majoring in Nuclear Medicine
• Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) majoring in Radiation Therapy
• Bachelor of Medical Studies
• Bachelor of Midwifery
• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)
• Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)
• Bachelor of Podiatry (Honours)
• Bachelor of Science (Veterinary Bioscience)
• Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours)

Postgraduate

• Doctor of Clinical Dentistry
• Doctor of Medicine
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
• Global Executive Master of Business Administration (Defence and Space)
• Master of Business Administration
• Master of Business Administration specialising in Human Resource Management
• Master of Business Administration specialising in Finance
• Master of Business Administration specialising in Marketing
• Master of Business Administration specialising in Sustainable Futures
• Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy
• Master of Midwifery (Graduate Entry)
• Master of Nursing (Graduate Entry)
• Master of Occupational Therapy (Graduate Entry)
• Master of Physiotherapy (Graduate Entry)
• Master of Psychology (Clinical)
• Master of Psychology (Health)
• Master of Psychology (Organisational and Human Factors)

 

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Adelaide Partner Award (10%)
An award supporting international students commencing undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degrees. Recipients are offered a 10% tuition fee reduction and the award is automatically assessed and granted to students from an approved Adelaide University partner institution.

Duration	Standard full-time duration of the recipient’s undergraduate or postgraduate Coursework Program
Residency	International Student
What best describes me	New student
Level of study	Undergraduate, Postgraduate
Degree	All
College	All

The Adelaide Partner Award offers a 10% tuition fee reduction and is automatically assessed and awarded to students from an approved Adelaide University partner institution.

This scholarship supports international students commencing undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degrees.

 

Eligibility criteria

To be eligible for this scholarship you must:

• Be an international student
• Be applying to study a CRICOS registered bachelor degree (minimum 72 units / 1.5 years equivalent) after the application of any credit/RPL, or a CRICOS registered master degree (minimum 48 units / 1 year equivalent) after the application of any credit/RPL, at Adelaide University;
• Be admitted to an Adelaide University degree from a packaged pathway from an approved provider or as part of a formal articulation arrangement with select international Adelaide University partner institutions;
• Not be applying to study one of the Excluded Programs (see below);
• Not be an Australia Awards recipient; and
• Not be an International Sponsored Student entitled to a tuition fee waiver equal to or greater than the scholarship value, in which case the fee waiver amount will apply.

Note: A student cannot receive both a scholarship and a sponsorship tuition fee waiver concurrently.

 

Important information

Please note that this scholarship cannot be combined with any of the merit-based scholarships.

Excluded programs

If your program is listed below, you will not be eligible for the scholarship.

Undergraduate

• Bachelor of Dental Surgery
• Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) majoring in Medical Imaging
• Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) majoring in Nuclear Medicine
• Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) majoring in Radiation Therapy
• Bachelor of Medical Studies
• Bachelor of Midwifery
• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)
• Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)
• Bachelor of Podiatry (Honours)
• Bachelor of Science (Veterinary Bioscience)
• Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours)

Postgraduate

• Doctor of Clinical Dentistry
• Doctor of Medicine
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
• Global Executive Master of Business Administration (Defence and Space)
• Master of Business Administration
• Master of Business Administration specialising in Human Resource Management
• Master of Business Administration specialising in Finance
• Master of Business Administration specialising in Marketing
• Master of Business Administration specialising in Sustainable Futures
• Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy
• Master of Midwifery (Graduate Entry)
• Master of Nursing (Graduate Entry)
• Master of Occupational Therapy (Graduate Entry)
• Master of Physiotherapy (Graduate Entry)
• Master of Psychology (Clinical)
• Master of Psychology (Health)
• Master of Psychology (Organisational and Human Factors)