Funding Priorities
The University has many
funding priorities, from scholarships and university infrastructure to
research. The following are key programs that the University is focussing on
over the next 12 – 18 months.
The left hand links and the information that follows detail some of our key giving programs.
Student Support
Our students are always our first priority at UniSA. Our fundraising efforts extend opportunities and resources available to students by increasing the number of scholarships and grants that are available. Without support some of these students may not be able to access a university education. By giving to any of the programs listed below, you can have an effect that lasts a lifetime
Gavin Wanganeen Indigenous Scholarship
The Gavin Wanganeen Indigenous Scholarship provides crucial financial support for worthy Indigenous students to study an undergraduate program at UniSA. Supported by AFL life member Gavin Wanganeen, this scholarship is a reflection of UniSA's commitment to the education of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. More information.
Student Placement Grants
UniSA is committed to experiential learning and a large number of our students undertake work placements as part of their programs. These placements can last for a number of weeks and students are often required to give up paid work during this time. This can be difficult for financially disadvantaged students already struggling to make ends meet. That’s why the Student Placement Grants have been established. Each grant is valued at $1,000 and these much welcomed grants are awarded to the most deserving, financially disadvantaged students undertaking work placements.
Rural and Isolated Scholarships
These scholarships give critical assistance to academically able but financially disadvantaged students from isolated locations. The funds help students with the relocation and accommodation expenses of a university education.
Hypatia Scholarship for Mathematically Gifted Women
The Hypatia Scholarship for Mathematically Gifted Women is a unique scholarship named after the Egyptian mathematician Hypatia and is designed to encourage female students to achieve great heights in mathematics-based careers.
Library
Libraries need constant updating. Books need to be replaced regularly, but today’s new modern libraries are so much more than just a repository for books. Computer equipment is available to all students, allowing access to internet services, data bases and libraries all over the world and specialised equipment for students with disabilities is provided in all our libraries. You can make an investment in knowledge by sponsoring the purchase of one or more books in the UniSA Library Collection. In recognition of your generosity, all book donations of $100 or more will be acknowledged with your name on a specially commissioned bookplate inside a new textbook.
Research
At UniSA we are at the forefront of exciting new research such as the research conducted at the Kathleen Bodnar laboratory into nutrition, functional foods, metabolic fitness and physical activity. A bequest made by Kathleen Bodnar has made it possible to equip this new laboratory facility that is central to the research functions of the Nutritional Physiology Research Centre (NPRC) at UniSA. Research into nutrition supports many of the health claims made in complementary therapy. One of Kathleen’s sisters commented, " It is wonderful for us to know that Kathy’s good intentions live on".