Adelaide Academic Excellence Scholarship (50%) for International Students

The Adelaide Academic Excellence Scholarship (50%) offers a 50% tuition fee reduction and is a prestigious, highly competitive award with limited places for students with a high distinction average. It recognises international students commencing undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degrees who have achieved outstanding academic performance in their previous studies.

• Host: Adelaide University, Australia
• Level: Undergraduate or postgraduate coursework
• Study destination: Australia
• Deadline: Applications open from Monday 24 August 2026
• Awards: Limited places
• What is covered: 50% reduction of tuition fees
• Starts: Next course starts 2026

Adelaide University, Australia

Undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degrees in any discipline offered at the University, with some exceptions (see Excluded Programs).

Limited places.

International students.

Scholarship value/inclusions/duration:

The scholarship is a 50% reduction of the tuition fees. The duration is the standard full-time duration of the recipient’s undergraduate or postgraduate coursework program.

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.

Excluded Programs:

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)

Applications open from Monday 24 August 2026. Scholarships are limited.

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 applicants

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) to access the online application system and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

This award suits international students who have strong grades and plan to start a coursework degree at Adelaide University. If you are applying for a bachelor's or master's by coursework and can show a high GPA or ATAR, you are the right fit. It is not for research degrees or for students who already hold a full tuition waiver.

• Who can apply? International students applying for a CRICOS registered bachelor or master degree by coursework at Adelaide University, who meet the academic thresholds and are not in excluded programs.
• What does the scholarship cover? It covers a 50% reduction of your tuition fees.
• When is the deadline? Applications open from Monday 24 August 2026.
• How do I apply? Complete the appropriate application form following the instructions on the official website.
• Can I apply if I have an Australia Awards scholarship? No, Australia Awards recipients are not eligible.
• What if I already have a tuition fee waiver? If you are an International Sponsored Student with a waiver equal to or greater than the scholarship value, the fee waiver amount will apply instead.

• Read the official guidelines and the list of excluded programs before you start.
• Prepare your academic transcripts and proof of English early so you can submit before the deadline.
• Check that your GPA or ATAR meets the minimum required for the qualification you use for admission.
• Confirm whether you need to apply for the scholarship separately or if you are automatically considered.
• Keep a copy of your application and note the deadline in your calendar.