Overview
The University of Adelaide runs a scholarship programme for international students who are starting an undergraduate degree. The award cuts 25% off your tuition fees each year, for the normal length of your programme, up to four years. It is aimed at new international students, not those already enrolled. You need to be offered a place before you can apply for the scholarship.
At a glance
- Host: University of Adelaide, Australia
- Level: Bachelor’s Degree
- Study destination: Australia
- Deadline: 20 January 2017 or 23 June 2017 (annual)
- Awards: Up to 40 scholarships each year
- Covered: 25% waiver of annual tuition fee for each year, up to four years
- Who: Citizens of any country except Australia and New Zealand
Awarded by
University of Adelaide in Australia
Subjects and level
Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline except Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), Bachelor of Oral Health and Bachelor of Science (Veterinary Bioscience)
Awards available
Up to 40 scholarships are available each year
Who can apply
Citizens of any country (except Australia and New Zealand)
What the award covers
The scholarship provides a waiver of 25% of the annual tuition fee for each year of the program for the full duration of the program, up to a maximum of four years.
Eligibility requirements
The selection process for the Adelaide International Undergraduate Scholarships is competitive, with academic achievement forming the main basis for scholarship selection. As a general guide, the University of Adelaide will consider applicants who have achieved an academic level which is the equivalent of a GPA of 6/7 (85%) for a scholarship.
As the aim of the scholarship program is to attract excellent applicants from a wide range of countries, factors such as country of citizenship and program of study may also be taken into consideration in some cases in the scholarship selection process.
How to apply
Applications are currently closed.
Applicants must have received an offer of admission from the University before lodging their scholarship application (applicants with a conditional offer may apply, but will need to accept and meet the conditions of their offer before a scholarship can be confirmed)
Applicants may apply online for a scholarship at any time. Applications will be considered and scholarships offered on a rolling basis until all scholarships have been awarded. The deadlines are: 20 January 2017 for students commencing in Semester 1 (February) 2017 or 23 June 2017 for students commencing in Semester 2 (July) 2017.
It is important to read the scholarship conditions and visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
Official website
Official Scholarship Website: https://international.adelaide.edu.au/choosing/scholarships/aius/
Who should apply
This scholarship suits international students who are starting their first undergraduate degree at the University of Adelaide and who have strong academic results. If you are a citizen of a country other than Australia or New Zealand, and you plan to study a bachelor’s programme in a field other than medicine, surgery, dental surgery, oral health, or veterinary bioscience, you may be eligible.
It is also a good fit if you have already received an offer of admission or are willing to accept and meet the conditions of a conditional offer before the scholarship is confirmed.
Frequently asked questions
- Who can apply for the Adelaide International Undergraduate Scholarships? Citizens of any country except Australia and New Zealand who are commencing an undergraduate programme at the University of Adelaide. You must have an offer of admission.
- What does the scholarship cover? It provides a waiver of 25% of the annual tuition fee for each year of your programme, for the full duration, up to a maximum of four years.
- How many scholarships are awarded? Up to 40 scholarships are available each year.
- What are the application deadlines? 20 January 2017 for Semester 1 (February) 2017 commencement, or 23 June 2017 for Semester 2 (July) 2017 commencement.
- Can I apply if I have a conditional offer? Yes, but you will need to accept and meet the conditions of your offer before a scholarship can be confirmed.
- Which fields of study are excluded? Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), Bachelor of Oral Health, and Bachelor of Science (Veterinary Bioscience).
How to apply
- Read the official scholarship conditions carefully before you start your application.
- Gather your academic transcripts and proof of English proficiency early.
- Apply for admission to the University first, as you need an offer before you can apply for the scholarship.
- Submit your scholarship application as soon as you receive your offer, because scholarships are awarded on a rolling basis.
- Check that your programme is not on the excluded list before you apply.
