Adelaide Global Academic Excellence Scholarship (International) at University of Adelaide

The Global Academic Excellence Scholarship (International) is offered by the University of Adelaide for AY 2020. It cuts tuition by 50% for commencing international undergraduate and postgraduate coursework students. The award is competitive and goes to students who showed strong academic results in earlier study.

• Host: University of Adelaide, Australia
• Level: Bachelors, Masters, Graduate Diplomas and Graduate Certificates
• Value: 50% tuition fee reduction
• Awards: 2 per faculty
• Who: International students, except citizens of Australia and New Zealand
• Deadlines: 5 January 2020 for Semester 1; 14 June 2020 for Semester 2
• Study starts: March/July 2020

University of Adelaide

Bachelors, Masters, Graduate Diplomas and Graduate Certificates in any subject except:

• Professions: Master of Business Administration (MBA).
• Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences: Master of Marine Engineering; Graduate Diploma of Marine Engineering; Graduate Certificate of Marine Engineering.
• Sciences: Bachelor of Science (Veterinary Bioscience); Master of Viticulture and Oenology; Graduate Diploma of Viticulture and Oenology; Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.

For the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences: The 50% scholarship will apply only to the following programs:

– Bachelor of Health & Medical Science
– Bachelor of Health & Medical Science (Advanced)
– Bachelor of Psychological Science
– Bachelor of Psychology (Advanced) (Honours)
– Master of Public Health (suite GC and GD)
– Master of Health Economics & Policy (suite GC and GD)
– Master of Nursing Science (General).

2 per faculty

International students

Each Faculty awards 2 scholarships, each a 50% reduction of the tuition fee. They go to the applicants with the highest score above an ATAR of 98 or a GPA of 6.8. The scholarship lasts for the minimum standard full-time duration of the chosen undergraduate or postgraduate program.

The payment takes the form of a tuition fee waiver. The scholarship does not cover visas, Overseas Student Health Cover, travel, accommodation, living expenses, books and study materials, or any other costs linked to living in Adelaide or studying at the University of Adelaide.

You can apply if you are starting study in AY 2020 as a direct-entry international undergraduate or postgraduate coursework student. This includes students who must complete a Pre-Enrolment English Program (PEP) before their degree begins. Citizens of any country may apply, except citizens of Australia and New Zealand.

Selection is based on academic achievement. As a general guide, the University of Adelaide considers applicants who reach an academic level on par with the following:

• For undergraduate programs: Raw ATAR of 98 OR its equivalent.
• For postgraduate coursework programs: A GPA 6.8 out of 7 or its equivalent.

If you qualify for more than 1 scholarship offered by the University of Adelaide, you can receive only 1: the highest value award you are eligible for.

This award suits international students with top academic results who are about to begin an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework program at the University of Adelaide. It fits best if you are not a citizen of Australia or New Zealand and you are entering directly, or after a Pre-Enrolment English Program.

Check the excluded program list first. If your program is not on it, and your results sit at or above the stated ATAR or GPA guide, the scholarship is worth having on your list.

Applications are currently closed.

To start in Semester 1 2020, submit all applications to study with the University by 5 January 2020. Eligible students are assessed on academic merit and are automatically offered the scholarship by 17 January 2020 (first half 2020).

To start in Semester 2 2020, submit all applications to study with the University by 14 June 2020. Eligible applicants are automatically offered the scholarship by 26 June 2020 (second half 2020).

Visit the official website (link below) for detailed information on how to apply.

• Who can apply for this scholarship? International students starting an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework program at the University of Adelaide in AY 2020. Citizens of Australia and New Zealand are not eligible.
• What does the scholarship cover? A 50% reduction of tuition fees for the minimum standard full-time duration of your program. It does not cover visas, health cover, travel, accommodation, living costs or study materials.
• How many scholarships are there? 2 per faculty, given to the highest scoring applicants above an ATAR of 98 or a GPA of 6.8.
• Do I need a separate scholarship application? No separate scholarship form is described. Apply to study with the University by the deadline and eligible students are automatically assessed and offered the award.
• What are the deadlines? 5 January 2020 for Semester 1 and 14 June 2020 for Semester 2.

• Read the official scholarship guidelines before you start, and check that your program is not on the excluded list.
• Prepare your academic transcripts and grading information early so your results can be assessed against the ATAR or GPA guide.
• Submit your admission application well before the deadline, since the scholarship is tied to your study application.
• Check whether you need a Pre-Enrolment English Program and allow time for it in your plans.
• Keep a copy of everything you submit so you can follow up on your offer.