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Undergraduate scholarships from external organisations

(Scholarships and Grants are subject to change and are awarded based on conditions current at the time of award)

The information on this webpage lists scholarship and grant opportunities provided by organisations external to UniSA. UniSA does not endorse nor guarantee the accuracy or validity of the information on this page or any linked pages or sites.

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External scholarships are sponsored by industry, government, community, business and private donors. Eligibility criteria and scholarship benefits differ for each scholarship.

Scholarship for indigenous studentsAboriginal Country Teaching Scholarships

A number of scholarships of $2,500 per annum, up to a maximum of $10,000, are available for Aboriginal students who are year 12 school leavers, Aboriginal education workers, or mature aged entrants who have applied, or intend to apply, to study a teacher training program. This scholarship is also available to current undergraduates who are in a teacher education program full-time at a tertiary institution in South Australia or Bachelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education, Northern Territory, or graduate students with an appropriate degree who have applied, or intend to apply, to complete a postgraduate teacher education program at a tertiary institution in South Australia.
Scholarship holders will be expected to complete their teacher education program and commence teaching in a DECS country school the year following their graduation.

For more information contact:
Project Manager
Aboriginal Recruitment and Retention
Tel: (08) 8226 4370
Fax: (08) 8226 4200
Email: Mills.Tanya@saugov.sa.gov.au
Web: Department of Education and Children's Services
Closing date: please refer to the website

Value: $2,500 per annum up to a maximum of $10,000

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Scholarship for new studentsScholarship for indigenous studentsAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Undergraduate Pharmacy Scholarship Scheme

This scheme is managed by the Pharmacy Guild of Australia as part of the Rural and Remote Pharmacy Workforce Development Program (RRPWDP). There are three scholarships of $15,000 per annum (maximum of four years) offered to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who have been granted a place for full-time study in a pharmacy undergraduate degree at any Australian university that has entered into an agreement with the Guild.

Scholarship recipients are required to undertake all possible placements in a rural or remote community; join a Rural Health Club and/or Indigenous Students?Association at their university (where available); and enrol in any available courses that may assist in understanding the nature of rural practice.

For more information contact:
Pharmacy Guild of Australia
PO Box 7036
Canberra Mail Centre ACT 2610
Tel: (02) 6270 1888
Fax: (02) 6270 1800
Web: Rural and Remote Pharmacy Workforce Development Program
Closing date: please refer to website

Value: $15,000 per annum

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AMA Indigenous People's Medical Scholarship Trust Fund 2008

This trust fund is for assisting and encouraging Aboriginals and Torrens Strait Islanders studying for a medical degree at an Australian University. Applicants must be eligible for ABSTUDY. A scholarship will not be awarded to an applicant who already holds any other substantial scholarship. To be eligible, the applicant must be currently enrolled at an Australian Medical School and completing at least their first year of medicine.

An application package for 2008 can be downloaded here. (PDF, 37KB)

For more information contact:
Ms. Ester Mijoc
Administration Officer
Tel: (02) 6270 5447
Email: emijoc@ama.com.au
Web: AMA
Closing date: 16 November 2007

Value: $9,000 per annum

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Scholarship for continuing studentsANU Summer Research Scholarships

Undergraduates and Honours Students - Thinking of Honours or Postgraduate Research?

A Summer Research Scholarship at The Australian National University is an exceptional research opportunity, giving you insight into what Honours or studying for a higher research degree is all about, with leading scholars in your field.

Summer scholarships are available in Physics, Chemistry, Astronomy, Biological Sciences, Information Sciences, Engineering, Medical Sciences, Earth Sciences, Asian and Pacific Studies, Social Sciences, Epidemiology and Population Health, Environmental Studies, Arts, Economics/Commerce, Mathematics, Law, Humanities and other university areas.
Summer Research Scholarships are held each year and offer:

Duration: 8 to 11 weeks, usually commencing in late November/early December and concluding in February

For more information contact:
Tel: 02 6125 4138
Email: StudentEnquiries@rsbs.anu.edu.au
Closing date: 31 August each year

Value: Full board, $135 weekly allowance and return travel to Canberra

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Athol Park Community Education Scholarship Program

The Athol Park Community Education Scholarship Program has been established by the City of Charles Sturt and Urban Pacific Ltd to assist eligible people living in the area known as “Precinct 6?(including the suburb of Athol Park and a section of Woodville North), to achieve their individual educational goals and reach their full potential.
There are 2 types of scholarships on offer, for further information and application form see following Application Information (PDF 403KB).

For more information:
Cheryle Gray
City of Charles Sturt’s Team Leader Community Development
Tel: 8408 1219
Closing Date: 5pm 5 April 2008

Value: Up to $400

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Scholarship for continuing studentsAtlas Copco Scholarship

The winner of this scholarship will spend a week with Atlas Copco in Australia at one of its offices. There they will get a feel for Atlas Copco's mining equipment and will also experience firsthand Atlas Copco's alliances with the Australian mining industry.

Following the Australian experience, the winner will travel to Sweden for two weeks. The first week is spent at the production facilities in Orebro, with Atlas Copco's R & D marketing teams. After this total product overview, the winner will spend the second week visiting Swedish mine sites.

The scholarship is open to AusIMM Student members studying at Australian, New Zealand and Papua New Guinean universities in the final two years of their Bachelor's Degree in technical courses of relevance to the minerals industry.

Scholarship details: Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy Scholarships

For application and more information contact:
The AusIMM Education Secretary
Tel: (03) 9662 3166
Fax: (03) 9662 3662
Email: education@ausimm.com.au
Web: Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy Scholarships
Closing date:  March each year

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Scholarship for continuing studentsApple University Consortium (AUC) Offers Scholarships to Honours Students

The AUC Honours Scholarship program is available to domestic full- and part-time students of AUC Member Universities who are in their honours year. 

Applications are accepted from students enrolled in a broad range of disciplines, including the Sciences, Humanities, Engineering, Arts, Health and Business with a focus on using Apple technologies as part of their Honours Project. 

The Scholarships are valued at $4000 with extra funding for conference attendance and publication. Applications close on Friday, 28 February 2008.

For more information and to apply visit the Honours Scholarship information page. http://www.auc.edu.au/Honours+Scholarships

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Scholarship for continuing studentsAustralian Federation of University Women - ACT Inc. Bursary

The Australian Federation of University Women (AFUW) - ACT Inc. offers free board and lodging for up to four weeks at a residential college at the Australian National University, Canberra, for a woman graduate or Honours student from a tertiary institution in Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea or a South Pacific nation. Preference may be given to applicants who are members of associations formally affiliated with AFUW and residents of Canberra are not eligible to apply.

The bursary will be available during the 2007-2008 summer vacation, and depending upon accommodation availability it may be possible to negotiate with the College for a stay at some other time.

The award is open to women of any age who wish to carry our some short project that necessitates a short stay in Canberra and which will benefit an applicant's research or professional expertise. The successful applicant will be required to make a brief report to AFUW- ACT Inc. following the completion of her project.

To apply please read and complete the information application form.

For more information please contact:
Dr Gwen Woodroofe
Fellowships Officer
138 LaPerouse St
Redhill ACT 2603
Tel: (02) 6295 6970
Email: jocelyn.eskdale@daff.gov.au
Web: AFUW Inc.
Closing date: 31 July 2008
The successful applicant will be notified no later than 31 October 2008

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Scholarship for new studentsScholarship for indigenous studentsScholarship for continuing studentsThe Australian Federation of University Women - South Australia Inc (AFUW-SA Inc) Trust Fund

The AFUW-SA Inc provide bursaries funded by the proceeds from their academic dress hire service, kindly staffed on a voluntary basis by members of AFUW-SA Inc and friends.

The Padnendadlu Undergraduate Bursary valued at $700 is open to Indigenous Australian women enrolled at South Australian universities, undertaking subjects for the final year of their Bachelor degree, or undertaking subjects for the final year of their Bachelor degree, or undertaking an Honours degree.

Application forms are available from the AFUW website from October to February inclusive.

All Bursaries are envisaged primarily as short term aids and must be used within twelve months of the date of award.

For further information please contact:
GPO Box 634
Adelaide SA 5001
Web: AFUW SA
Closing date: completed applications must be received by 1 March

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Scholarship for rural/isolated studentsScholarship for new studentsScholarship for continuing studentsScholarship for indigenous studentsAustralian Government Funded Nursing Scholarship Schemes

Royal College of Nursing, Australia acts as the fund administrator for a number of nursing scholarships funded through the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing.   There are a number of scholarships of various value available for 2007 including:

Nurse Scholarship Program: Rural and Remote Undergraduate Scheme

Available to students who live in rural or remote Australia and are currently undertaking or intending to enrol in an undergraduate nursing program at a rural campus of and Australian University to become a Registered/Division 1 nurse
Call for applications for study in 2008 is anticipated for April/May 2007

Nurse Scholarship Program: National Nurse Re-entry Scheme

For both Registered/Division 1 nurses whose registration has lapsed and have not practiced for five years or more.
Applications close 5pm Friday 13 October 2006

Aged Care Nursing Scholarship Scheme: Undergraduate

Aimed at encouraging more people to enter aged care nursing and increase the skills of those working in the aged care sector, particularly those in rural and remote Australia.
Call for applications for study in 2008 is anticipated for April/May 2007

Specific Guidelines, application forms and more information:
Tel: 1800 11 66 96
Email: scholarships@rcna.org.au
Web: Royal College of Nursing Australia

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Scholarship for new studentsScholarship for economically disadvantaged studentsAustralian Veterans' Children Assistance Trust (AVCAT)

 In 2007 the Australian Veterans' Children Assistance Trust (AVCAT) is offering financial assistance for up to 75 students under many different scholarship schemes.  All schemes help the selected students in need of the Australian veteran community with the costs of tertiary education.  Applicants are considered for all schemes for which they are eligible.

Applicants must be:

a. Within the means test. That is, financially eligible on assets and income grounds for Youth Allowance benefits for full-time education.
b. Enrolled, or planning to enrol, in a full-time course of tertiary education in Australia by attendance at a University, TAFE, of college.  The course must be of one or more academic years length and at undergraduate level.
c. The child or grandchild of a person with operational service, or more than two years of continuous full-time service, as a member of the Australian Army, Navy or Air Force.
d. Under the age of 25 when applying unless exceptional circumstances exist, related to veteran’s service.

The range of grants are listed at Australian Veterans' Children Assistance Trust

To obtain an application form, free call 1800 620 361 and an application kit will be sent to you.

For more information contact AVCAT at:
PO Box K978
Haymarket NSW 1240
Freecall: 1800 620 361
Tel: (02) 9281 7077
Fax: (02) 9281 9164
Email: vvt@accsoft.com.au
Closing date: 31 October each year

Value: $4,000

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Scholarship for new studentsScholarship for economically disadvantaged studentsAviation Scholarships (Estate of Ronald J Lambert)

The late Ronald J Lambert made provision in his will for the establishment of scholarships payable to young people who wish to pursue study and training in any branch of aviation. Mr Lambert’s will makes provision for scholarships to be made available to persons of the Protestant faith who are secondary school students or have completed their secondary schooling. Preference may be given to those applicants who attend or have attended schools in the Hindmarsh and Brompton areas. However, applicants who have attended schools in other areas are encouraged to apply.

The financial circumstances of the applicant and of the applicant’s parents or guardians will be considered when the scholarships are being determined.

The value and opening dates of the scholarships will be determined on a yearly basis between October and November.

For more information contact:
Mr Peter Golding
Public Trustee
25 Franklin Street
Adelaide SA 5000
Email: golding.peter@saugov.sa.gov.au

Value: determined on a yearly basis

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Brian Gray Scholarship Program

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) and the Reserve Bank of Australia continue to support the Brian Gray Scholarship program in memory of Brian Gray, who died on 24 August 2001 while serving as Executive General Manager of APRA’s Policy, Research and Consulting Division.

The Brian Gray Scholarship program funds four scholarships annually, to the value of $12,500 each. The scholarship purpose is to support students who intend to focus full time on their studies and research. As part of the scholarship, students will devote a substantial amount of time to an agreed research topic, benefiting from access to APRA expertise and data.

The scholarship is open to Australian and New Zealand citizens and permanent residents undertaking full time study at Australian universities. There is a preference to award these scholarships to honours students in their final undergraduate year however students undertaking an academic Masters degree with a research focus will also be considered. Applicants will need to be undertaking research in a field relevant to prudential supervision. This may include research on the economics of regulation as well as banking, insurance and superannuation, particularly the prudential supervision and financial soundness of these industries, or econometric and statistical studies using APRA’s databases.

For further information and to submit applications please visit www.apra.gov.au (via the ‘Careers’ link on the left side of the web page).
Previous scholarship research papers are also available on the APRA website: http://www.apra.gov.au/Careers/Brian-Gray-Scholarship-winners.cfm
 

For more information contact:
Sheree Brodie
sheree.brodie@apra.gov.au
Closing date: 9 May 2008

Value: 12,500 each

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Scholarship for continuing studentsCancer Council SA Student Vacation Scholarships

The Cancer Council SA offers annual scholarships to undergraduate students interested in participating in research projects directly related to cancer. These scholarships, which are tenable for up to eight weeks, will be available during the summer holiday period in recognised research institutions in South Australia. The scholarships are intended to stimulate the interest of students in research and to test their research aptitude.

The scholarships are open to undergraduate students who are enrolled in any Faculty who have completed at least two years of their program at the time the scholarship commences. Scholarships are valued at $200 per week for the agreed tenure, up to a maximum of eight weeks.

Application information

For more information contact:
Ms Nicole Polglase
Executive Assistant Research and Development
Tel: (08) 8291 4297
Email: npolglase@cancersa.org.au
Web: Cancer SA Scholarships
Closing date: 5:00pm Friday 26 September 2008

Value: $200 per week for the agreed tenure, up to a maximum of eight weeks

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Scholarship for new studentsThe Charles Allan Seymour (CAS) Hawker Scholarship

The CAS Hawker Scholarship commemorates the achievements of one of Australia's most respected pastoral pioneers who served with distinction in the First World War and went on to become a distinguished scholar and leading figure in the Federal Parliament prior to his tragic and untimely death in an aircraft accident in 1938.

The CAS Hawker Scholarship is available to any Australian student undertaking a three or four year program of study approved by the Trustees. In some instances it is offered to postgraduate students. Successful applicants can choose to study at one of the nominated Australian universities or at Cambridge University in the UK. The scholarship normally covers the cost of compulsory fees, books, stationery and equipment and also provides an allowance for living expenses.

For more information contact:
The Secretary to the Trustees
CAS Hawker Scholarship
Tel: (08) 8127 1654
Email: cesare.silvestri@aetlimited.com.au
Web: Hawker Scholarship
Closing date: mid January each year

Value: normally covers the cost of compulsory fees, books, stationery and equipment and also provides an allowance for living expenses

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Scholarship for new studentsScholarship for continuing studentsCity of West Torrens Max and Bette Mendelson Foundation Scholarships

These scholarships are available to full-time undergraduate students who, at the time of enrolment or re-enrolment, have been resident in the City of West Torrens for a minimum of five years prior to application closing date and are Australian citizens. The scholarships will be awarded for a one year period to the commencing student with the highest entrance score and the re-enrolling student with the best academic performance during the previous year. The value of the scholarship is determined by the West Torrens City Council.

Information for applicants (Word 12KB)
Application form (Word 79KB)

For more information contact:
City of West Torrens
Tel: (08) 8416 6333
Email: csu@wtcc.sa.gov.au
Web: West Torrens City Council
Closing date: Please refer to the above contact for the closing date

Value: determined by the West Torrens City Council

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Scholarship for rural/isolated studentsScholarship for new studentsScholarship for continuing studentsCountry Education Foundation of Australia

UniSA has entered into a partnership with the Country Education Foundation of Australia to assist students from rural and remote Australia to attend university. Financial assistance is provided by community-based foundations, with backing from UniSA.
 

Download further information (PDF 132 KB)
For further information contact the Country Education Foundation of Australia. 
 http://www.countryeducationfoundation.org.au/index.html


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Scholarship for rural/isolated studentsScholarship for new studentsScholarship for continuing studentsCountry Teaching Scholarships

A limited number of scholarships of $2,500 per annum, up to a maximum of $10,000, are available to eligible teacher education students from a tertiary institution in South Australia. These scholarships are available to year 12 school leavers, mature aged entrants, current undergraduates who are in a teacher education program full-time at a tertiary institution in South Australia, or graduate students with an appropriate degree who have applied, or intend to apply, to complete a postgraduate teacher education program at a tertiary institution in South Australia. Scholarship holders will be expected to complete their teacher education program and commence teaching in a DECS country school the year following their graduation.
For further information contact:
Project Manager
Graduate Recruitment and Pre Service Preparation:
Tel: (08) 8226 4085
Fax: (08) 8226 4200
Email: decs.workforceplanning@saugov.sa.gov.au
Web: Department of Education and Children's Services Scholarships
Closing date: please refer to website

Value: $2,500 per annum up to a maximum of $10,000

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Scholarship for continuing studentsCRC CARE Honours Scholarships

The Cooperative Research Centre for Contamination Assessment and Remediation of the Environment (CRC CARE) offers Honours scholarships of $10,000 per annum (for full-time study).

Successful applicants will enrol in the relevant honours degree at a CRC CARE partner university. CRC partner universities are University of South Australia, Curtin University of Technology, University of Queensland, University of Technology Sydney and Southern Cross University.

Currently available CRC CARE Honours scholarship topics include:

This list of Honours projects available in 2008 is not exhaustive, and if you find other research areas or current research projects of interest, please feel free to contact the CRC to discuss the possibility of honours projects in those areas.

For information on how and when to apply for Honours scholarships, please contact:
Mr Andrew Beveridge
Manager: Education and Communication and Technology Transfer
Tel: (08) 8302 3937
Mobile: 0429 779 226
Email: Andrew.Beveridge@crccare.com

Value: $10,000 per annum (for full-time study)

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Scholarship for continuing studentsCRC for Water Quality and Treatment - Indigenous Student Scholarship Scheme

The objectives of this scheme are to:

Benefits:

For eligibility criteria and application details go to the CRC Education and Training webpage
Closing date: please refer to the website

Value: annual stipend of $5,000 (for full-time study only)

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Scholarship for continuing studentsCSIRO Plant Industry Summer Student Program

CSIRO Plant Industry offers Summer Studentship, run in collaboration with The Australian Pastoral Research Trust and the Grains Research and Development Corporation, or a Summer Studentship with the Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research.

Each Studentship runs for 10 weeks and projects are especially tailored for second and third year university undergraduates.

Starting on 3 December 2007 and ending 8 February 2008, each successful student works alongside a CSIRO research scientist who undertakes to guide the student during their project.

Projects are designed to ensure they provide students the opportunity to learn new techniques and approaches, and to experience the excitement of research science.

At the completion of their Studentship, students present their results in a public forum and prepare a final report on their findings.

Closing date for applications is 31 August 2007. Students will be notified of outcomes in mid September 2007.

For applications or more information please visit:
Web: CSIRO Summer Student Program
Closing date: applications have closed for 2007/08

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Scholarship for continuing studentsEducation Endowment Fund (EEF) Minerals Industry Scholarships

EEF Minerals Industry Scholarships are available to all students currently in the second year of a four year Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM) recognised course, valued at $7,000 per year for two years.

The most outstanding scholarship winner/s will receive a Rio Tinto/Sir Frank Espie premium scholarship, which will entitle them to $12,000 per year. This scholarship was generously endowed by the Espie Family, in memory of Sir Frank Espie. Sir Frank made outstanding contributions of leadership, dedication, and technical management to the mining industries of Australia and Papua New Guinea, and was a distinguished leading member of The AusIMM.

For applications or more information please contact:
The Education Officer
Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
PO Box 660
Carlton South
Vic 3053
Email: education@ausimm.com.au
Web: Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
Closing date: 30 September each year

Value: $7,000 per year for two years

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Scholarship for rural/isolated studentsScholarship for new studentsScholarship for economically disadvantaged studentsThe Ferry Scholarships

These scholarships are available to students who otherwise may find it difficult to attend a metropolitan university due to financial reasons. Applicants must be Australian citizens under 25 years of age who are in their final year of secondary schooling in a public country school. Successful applicants must enrol in a degree program with a major stream in physics and/or chemistry. The $3,000 scholarships are available to support two full-time country students in their first year of university study in the physics or chemistry fields of science.

For more information contact:
Jeff Stevenson
Public Trustee Office
Tel: (08) 8226 9285
Email: stevenson.jeffrey@saugov.sa.gov.au
Closing date:  Please refer to the above contact for the closing date

Value: $3,000 for the first year of university study

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Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing

Scholarships will cover conference registration (which includes most meals), lodging, and an upper limit for airfare based on the geographic region of the applicant. Although the majority of scholarship grants are awarded to undergraduate and graduate students, junior faculty, members of non-governmental organizations and non-profits are eligible to apply for scholarships. GHC Student Scholarships are made possible by generous grants from the National Science Foundation, Google, and the Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology.

For more details on the travel scholarship and to apply visit Grace Hopper Celebration website
Closing date: 15 June 2008

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Golden Key Scholarships

Golden Key International Honour Society grants national and international scholarships and awards to its members each year. Our scholarships and awards have a strong community service focus and are awarded to students who are not only academically dedicated but also dedicated to the idea of giving something back to the community. Our organization is proud to award over 400,000US to students around the globe. We have scholarship programs in the arts, business, education, engineering, research, study abroad, community service and more. Our range of regional Australia and New Zealand awards is constantly expanding in order to cater for our members in a wide range of academic disciplines.

List of Scholarships

For more information: Flyer (PDF 195KB)

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2008 Google Australia and New Zealand Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship

As part of Google's ongoing commitment to furthering Anita Borg's vision, we are pleased to announce the 2008 Google Australia and New Zealand Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship. In 2006, the Australia Anita Borg Scholarship was established to honour the legacy of Anita Borg and her efforts to encourage women to pursue careers in computer science and technology. Three years later, we continue to strive to encourage women to excel in computing and technology, and become active role models and leaders.

Anita Borg Scholarships will be awarded based on the strength of candidates' academic background, community involvement and demonstrated leadership. A group of female undergraduate and graduate student finalists will be chosen from the applicant pool. The scholarship recipients will each receive a scholarship for the 2009 academic year and an expenses-paid trip to the 2009 Grace Hopper Conference.

In addition, all finalists and scholarship recipients will be invited to an expenses-paid networking retreat to be held at Google's Sydney Engineering centre in September. It will include workshops with a series of speakers, breakout sessions, social activities, and will provide an opportunity for all finalists to meet and share their experiences.

Applying to the Scholarship
To apply, you should be a female student studying Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or a related technical undergraduate or postgraduate degree at an Australian or New Zealand university in 2009.

For complete details, please visit www.google.com.au/anitaborg.
Closing date: 13 June 2008

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Scholarship for new studentsScholarship for continuing studentsThe Governor-General's Prize

The Australian Constitution is the foundation of our system of government. It gives us our national unity and guarantees our freedoms, yet very few of us know much about it. To encourage young Australians to learn more about our Constitution, the Governor-General, Major General Michael Jeffery, has created a special annual competition funded by the Constitution Education Fund - Australia (CEF-A) Called the Governor-General's Prize, the initial competition is open to all undergraduate students in Australia.

Applicants must submit their application online and pay a $15 entry fee.

The Governor-General will present the winners with their awards at a special ceremony at Government House in Canberra around Australia Day.

For eligibility criteria and online application go to:
For more information contact:
Telephone: (02) 9251 8511
Fax: (02) 9251 8677
Email: info@ggprize.org.au
Web: Constitution Education Fund Australia Governor-General's Prize
Closing date: please refer to the website

Value: The Gold Medal will be a scholarship worth $20,000; the Silver Medal, a cash prize of $6000; the Bronze Medal, a cash prize of $4,000; and all other finalists will receive a cash prize of $1,000

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Scholarship for new studentsScholarship for economically disadvantaged studentsScholarship for continuing studentsLincoln College Entrance Bursaries

Three entrance bursaries are available to assist promising students who, because of economic hardship, could not otherwise afford to live in the College. The value of each bursary will be an eight-week remission of the fees paid by the bursary holder. The bursaries are open to students about to complete Year 12 and who intend to enrol at the University of South Australia, Flinders University or Adelaide University; students who have received a SATAC or direct offer to commence study at one of the above institutions; and students already enrolled in a university program but who would be entering the College for the first time.

For more information contact:
Lincoln College
Tel: (08) 8290 6000
Fax: (08) 8267 2942
Email: admin@lincoln.edu.au
Web: Lincoln College
Closing date: End of January each year

Value: eight week remission of the fees paid by the bursary holder

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Scholarship for new studentsScholarship for indigenous studentsScholarship for continuing studentsNational Indigenous Cadetship Project (NICP)

The National Indigenous Cadetship Project (NICP) is a Commonwealth Government initiative aimed at improving the professional employment prospects of Indigenous Australians. The NICP is administered by the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR).

Students must be Indigenous Australians and enrolled (or about to enrol) to study full-time at an Australian university in their first undergraduate degree course. DEWR provides funding to the employer to pay the cadet a study allowance while the cadet studies full-time in an approved course of study.

For each year of study the employer provides the cadet with 12 weeks paid work placement that is relevant to their study, usually during the long vacation break. It is expected that the employer will offer the cadet employment when they have successfully completed their cadetship.

For application information contact:
Department of Employment,
Workplace Relations (DEWR)
Free call: 1802 102
Web: National Indigenous Cadetship Project
Closing date: ongoing recruitment but applications preferred by the end of September each year as most employers commence recruitment in October with a view to commencing cadets in the new year

Value: study allowance while studying full-time between March and November each year and a salary while undertaking a work placement that is relevant to the course of study, generally during the long vacation break

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National Meat Industry Training Advisory Council (MINTRAC) Scholarships 2008

To be eligible for a MINTRAC Undergraduate Scholarship, students need to be:

There are five scholarships available, valued at $5,000 per year, for the duration of a qualification for students interested in pursuing a career in the Australian Meat Industry.

For more information contact:
Free call: 1800 817 462
Web: MINTRAC
Closing date: 4 November 2007 for scholarships commencing in semester 1 2008

Value: $5,000 per year

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Scholarship for new studentsScholarship for indigenous studentsPuggy Hunter Memorial Scholarships Scheme

Funded through the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing, the Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Scheme has been established in recognition of Dr Arnold 'Puggy' Hunter's outstanding contribution to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and his role as Chair of the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO).

The aim of the Scheme is to help address the under representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in health professions and assist in increasing the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with professional health qualifications.

The Scheme provides financial assistance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who undertake the study of Nursing, Medicine, Allied Health or Certificate III and IV or Diploma and Advanced Diploma Aboriginal Health Worker Course at an educational institution/University/Registered Training Organisation (RTO).

Scholarships will be available for the start of the 2009 academic year and are worth up to $7,500 per year for part time study and up $15,000 per year for full time study.

Application Form (PDF 119KB)

For more information, including eligibility criteria:
Scholarships Assistant
Royal College of Nursing, Australia (RCNA)
Free call: 1800 11 72 62
Email: scholarships@rcna.org.au
Web: Royal College of Nursing Australia
Closing date: 22 August 2008

Value: $15,000 per annum for full-time study

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Scholarship for continuing studentsThe Queen Elizabeth Hospital Research Foundation Scholarships 2009

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (TQEH) campus, of the Central Northern Adelaide Health service (CNAHS) on Woodville Road, Woodville South, has a substantial research base, with a number of University Department and Hospital Unit research arms forming the Basil Hetzel Institute (BHI). Through its teaching and research affiliation with the University of Adelaide and University of South Australia, TQEH provides valuable basic and clinical research training opportunities at its site. A new purpose built research facility on the campus opens in December 2008, with modern laboratories and office accommodation to house our current research group.

The Basil Hetzel Institute (BHI) is committed to expanding the pool of research scholars at TQEH. As an incentive to attracting students, the BHI offers three types of scholarships funded by TQEH Research Foundation, as outlined below:

Scholarship - Vacation (up to six available in 2009)

This Scholarship scheme is an application-based, competitive program that enables undergraduate students with research promise to gain research experience under the supervision of a staff member of the University of Adelaide or University of South Australia or a hospital staff member affiliated with one of the universities in South Australia.

Scholarships are tenable for the full-time equivalent of a minimum of six weeks and a maximum of eight weeks. Students have the option of splitting the scholarship such that some of it may be conducted part-time and some of it full-time, on the condition that this is negotiated with the supervisor and communicated to TQEH Research Secretariat.

Eligibility: The Vacation Scholarship is designed for undergraduate students who have completed at least two years of their program.
A student can only hold a TQEH Research Foundation Vacation Research Scholarship (or equivalent) if they do not simultaneously hold another vacation scholarship.

Closing date: 20 October 2008
Duration: six to eight weeks
Value: stipend of $200 per week
Web: The Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Scholarship - Honours (up to nine available in 2009)

The Scholarship scheme is a competitive, application-based scheme that supports students with research promise to undertake an Honours degree at an institution of higher education.

Eligibility: Students must be eligible to enrol in an Honours Degree with any University in South Australia. A student can only hold a TQEH Research Foundation Honours Research Scholarship if they do not simultaneously hold another Honours Scholarship.

Any research of a collaborative nature with University Departments outside of TQEH or with other organisations will need terms and conditions to be documented in a research agreement and attached to the Scholarship application.

Closing date: 13 November 2008
Duration: 12 months
Web: The Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Value: stipend of $3,000 per annum (+$1,000 departmental maintenance allowance)


Scholarship - Postgraduate (up to six available in 2009)
The Scholarship scheme is an application-based, competitive program that enables postgraduate students with research promise to undertake a higher degree at an institution of higher education. Subject to certain conditions, Masters degree candidates may study for a maximum of two years, and PhD students for three years.

In addition to the application-based process, top-up scholarships will be offered to any scholar awarded an APA scholarship from the Universities of Adelaide, South Australia or Flinders who commences full-time postgraduate research at the TQEH in 2009.

Eligibility: Students must be a medical graduate eligible for registration in South Australia, or appropriately qualified science graduate or health professional eligible for enrolment in a university higher degree, and meet citizenship and residency criteria.

Any research of a collaborative nature with university departments outside of TQEH or with other organisations will need terms and conditions to be documented in a research agreement and attached to the Scholarship application.

Closing date: 13 November 2008
Duration: three years (Postgraduate), two years (Masters)

Value: Australian Postgraduate Award (APA) rate for 2009 (2008 stipend $20 006 pa) + $1 000 departmental maintenance allowance pa.

Full details and eligibility criteria for Vacation, Honours and Postgraduate Scholarships available at: Queen Elizabeth Hospital - Scholarships

Enquiries may be addressed to:
Gwenda Graves
Assistant to the Director of Research, BHI
Tel: 61 8 8222 6870
Email: Gwenda.graves@nwahs.sa.gov.au

or
Bronwyn Lenton
Tel: 61 8 8222 7836
Fax: 61 8 8222 7872
Email: Bronwyn.lenton@nwahs.sa.gov.au

 

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Scholarship for new studentsScholarship for indigenous studentsScholarship for economically disadvantaged studentsRobert Riley Scholarships

This scholarship program promotes the pursuit of justice and human rights for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians through the education of young Indigenous people in these fields, enabling the continuation of the advocacy work so courageously and passionately pursued by the late Robert Riley.

Four scholarships, of up to $5,000 each, will be awarded to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged up to 30 years for the pursuit of studies in the fields of law, human rights and juvenile justice. The primary criteria used to assess applications are merit and financial need. However, the committee will also consider the extent to which it feels an applicant will fulfil the aims of the program and the future benefits the applicant will bring to the community.

For more information contact:
Clare Chamberlin
Foundation for Young Australians
Tel: (03) 9670 5436
Free call: 1800 252 316
Email: fya@youngaustralians.org
Web: Foundation for Young Australians
Closing date: please refer to the website

Value: up to $5,000

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Scholarship for rural/isolated studentsScholarship for new studentsRural Pharmacy Scholarship Scheme

This scheme is managed by the Pharmacy Guild of Australia as part of the Rural and Remote Pharmacy Workforce Development Program (RRPWDP), funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing. There are 30 scholarships available valued at $10,000 per annum (maximum of four years), offered to students from rural and remote communities who have been granted a place for full-time study in a pharmacy undergraduate degree at an Australian university that has an agreement with the Guild.

Scholarship recipients are required to undertake all possible placements in a rural or remote community, join a Rural Health Club at their university (where available) and enrol in any available courses that may assist in understanding the nature of rural practice.

For more information contact:
Pharmacy Guild of Australia
PO Box 7036
Canberra Mail Centre ACT 2610
Tel: (02) 6270 1888
Fax: (02) 6270 1800
Web: Pharmacy Guild Rural Scholarship Scheme
Closing date: please refer to the website

Value: $10,000 per annum (maximum of four years)

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Rural Allied Health Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme (RAHUS)

The Rural Allied Health Undergraduate Scholarship (RAHUS) Scheme is an Australian Government initiative to support rural origin individuals to undertake allied health and oral health degrees so they may pursue a clinical career in rural and remote Australia.

The RAHUS Scheme is open to individuals with a rural background studying an allied health degree [audiology, chiropractic, dietetics, exercise physiology, indigenous health (tertiary degree only), occupational therapy, optometry, osteopathy, medical radiation science (medical imaging, radiation therapy & nuclear medicine technology) physiotherapy, podiatry, psychology (postgraduate), social work and speech pathology] or oral health degree [dentistry and oral health].

The scholarship provides $10,000 a year to assist students with accommodation, living and travel expenses during their studies. Eligible students will have lived in a rural or remote region of Australia for at least five consecutive or eight cumulative years and must be Australian citizens or permanent Australian residents. Applicants must be entering or currently enrolled as a full-time student in an accredited or approved undergraduate or graduate entry level Australian allied health or oral health degree.

For further information please contact:
RAHUS Administrator, Services for Australian Rural and Remote Allied Health (SARRAH),
Tel: 1800 338 061
Email: rahus@sarrah.org.au
Website at www.sarrah.org.au

Closing date: 29 September 2008

Value: $10,000

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Scholarship for new studentsSaab Systems Women in IT Scholarship

Saab Systems is a leading provider of IT solutions to the defence and commercial markets. The Saab Systems scholarship aims to encourage women to consider IT as a challenging, rewarding and flexible career option.

Open to South Australian women completing Year 12 this year who are eligible for entry to an approved IT related degree course, the scholarship will provide funding of up to $1,500 per year to assist the completion of an approved IT-related degree, a company appointed mentor and paid summer employment opportunities.

For more information contact:
Natasha Smith
Saab Systems Pty Ltd
Tel: 08 8343 3665
Fax: 08 8343 3778
E-mail: natasha.smith@saabsystems.com.au
Web: Saab Systems Scholarships
Closing date: please refer to the website

Value: up to $1,500 per year

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Scholarship for indigenous studentsScholarship for continuing studentsSally White/Diane Barwick Award

A $1,000 scholarship for one year will be offered to a female Indigenous Australian student who is about to, or is already, studying at Honours level at any Australian university. Candidates are invited to apply in writing at any time for selection in April of the following year.

For more information contact:
Secretary
Aboriginal History
GPO Box 2837
Canberra ACT 2601

Value: $1,000

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Scholarship for new studentsScholarship for indigenous studentsScholarship for continuing studentsSouth Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Scholarship Investment Fund

These scholarships are managed by the Aboriginal Health Division of the South Australian Department of Health and are available for the duration of the recipient’s studies, subject to successful completion of each academic year. The scholarships are valued at $5,000 for each year of study for full time studies, or part time equivalent.

Applicants must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander origin and must be undertaking, or enrolled in, an appropriate undergraduate or postgraduate program at a South Australian tertiary institution. Preference is given to applicants studying towards a qualification where there is an identified skills shortage or need within the SA Health portfolio. Community involvement by an applicant will be taken into consideration. Upon graduating, scholarship recipients will be required to take up employment in the SA Health portfolio for a period to be determined.

For more information contact:
Aboriginal Health Division
Department of Health
Tel: (08) 8226 6344
Email: aboriginalworkforce@health.sa.gov.au
Closing date: Please refer to the above contact for closing date

Value: Up to $5,000 for each year of study

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The South Australian Youth Arts Board Scholarships 2009

The SAYAB Scholarships exist to support young artists who are demonstrating outstanding talent and potential in their arts practice. The scholarships are awarded to young South Australians to further their professional development and/or training. Young artists who are demonstrating outstanding talent and potential as future leaders in their art-form or practice are encouraged to apply for this ‘one off’ allocation. Applicants must be 26 years of age or under at the closing date or applications.
The scholarship program provides considerable financial assistance for young artists carving careers in the disciplines of Performing Arts, Visual Arts, and New Writing. SAYAB Scholarships are offered to young artists practicing in the following fields:

For further information on how to apply:
Visit www.sayab.org.au , or call (08) 8361 9777

Closing date: 5pm, 1 August 2008

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Scholarship for continuing studentsSAPAC/eResearch SA Summer Vacation Scholarships, 2007-2008

The South Australian Partnership for Advanced Computing (SAPAC, soon to become eResearch SA) is offering up to four Summer Vacation Scholarships available for up to 10 weeks in the period December 2007 to February 2008, with a tax-free stipend of $250 per week.

Participants will work on a project that contributes to some aspect of the SAPAC activities in advanced high-performance computing, grid computing, digital repositories, visualisation and e-Research, as applied to any discipline, and will be supervised by SAPAC staff. Examples include:

Suggestions for other projects related to the activities of SAPAC are welcomed.

SAPAC encourages applications from students in all disciplines. One studentship is targeted at a suitable project in Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences or Finance.

Applicants should be students from one of the public South Australian universities, who are currently enrolled in at least their second year of study, and have a strong academic record. Students awarded a scholarship will be expected to produce a short written report at the end of the internship.

Email a completed application form, a CV that includes details of your grades and computing and programming expertise, and the names of one or two referees to sapac@sapac.edu.au by 7 November 2007.

Application form: SAPAC Application Form

More information: SAPAC

Closing date: 7 November 2007

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Scholarship for rural/isolated studentsScholarship for new studentsScholarship for continuing studentsThe SA Rural Health Undergraduate Scholarships Scheme

The SA Rural Health Undergraduate Scholarships are offered to full-time students already studying or about to commence an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline, and who have resided in rural South Australia prior to undertaking their tertiary education.

Scholarships are awarded for disciplines which will gain employment within a rural health unit, for example, allied health, medicine, nursing, dentistry, business management and aboriginal affairs.

Students are required to live and work in a rural area of South Australia on successful completion of their degree, for a period equivalent to the scholarship funding.

For more information contact:
Scholarships Coordinator
Country Health SA
Tel: (08) 8226 0768
Closing date: Please refer to the above contact for the closing date

Value: $5,000 per year in two half payments of $2,500 for up to three years

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Scholarship for rural/isolated studentsScholarship for economically disadvantaged studentsScholarship for continuing studentsSusanne Collins Angus Memorial Fund - Student Assistance Scheme

The Susanne Collins Angus Memorial Fund provides small amounts of money to students for study related expenses (about $3,000 for the entire UniSA population).

To be eligible the student needs to be able to demonstrate financial need and must be a resident of the Barossa - North of, but not including, Gawler; North to Truro; East to Sedan; and West to Freeling. Students must also be in their second or higher year of study.

For more information contact the Learning Connection Counsellor at your campus of study:
Learning Connection Counsellors
Email: counsellors@unisa.edu.au

Value: determined by individual assessment of student's needs (up to $500)

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Surveying Scholarship

The Port of Brisbane Corporation has one Surveying Scholarship on offer.
Applications are sought from either full-time 3rd or 4th year Surveying students from an Australian university who are looking for a professional development opportunity that is interesting, challenging and varied.

Scholarship information PDF (282 KB)

For more information contact:
Employee Relations Executive
Tel: (07) 3258 4833
Web: www.portbris.com.au
Closing date: Friday 11 April 2008

Value: $16,000 per annum

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Terry Roberts Memorial Scholarship

The scholarship is designed to assist Indigenous people to undertake full-time undergraduate study at a South Australian university, by providing financial assistance towards meeting living and study-related costs.
Students who have undertaken a South Australian university bridging/foundation course immediately prior to undertaking their undergraduate study will also be considered.
This scholarship is for up to four years and will be offered to a student who is an Australian citizen or permanent resident of South Australia.
The applicant will need to demonstrate that they are Indigenous and be able to provide supporting documentary evidence at the time of applying.

Application form and detailed criteria PDF (122KB)

For more information contact:
Michael Lockett
Policy Officer
Higher Education Directorate
Tel: (08) 8226 3413
Email: lockett.michael@saugov.sa.gov.au
Closing date: 5.00pm 11 April 2008

Value: $2,000 per annum for up to four years of full-time study

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Scholarship for rural/isolated studentsScholarship for new studentsScholarship for economically disadvantaged studentsWyatt Scholarships for Country Students

The Wyatt Benevolent Institution offers several scholarships each year to South Australian residents who have lived in the State for at least five years outside the metropolitan area. Applicants and their spouses/parents must have a combined annual taxable income of less than $50,000. Family incomes will be averaged over several years to compensate for seasonal variations for primary producers. The scholarships are valued at $3,000 and are awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need and academic merit and are for the duration of a full-time undergraduate degree or diploma program. Students who are in receipt of a Commonwealth Learning Scholarship, specifically the Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarship, are not eligible to apply for a Wyatt Scholarship.

Application forms are available from the The Wyatt Benevolent Institution website.

For more information contact:
The Wyatt Benevolent Institution
Tel: (08) 8224 0074
Email: admin@wyatt.org.au
Web: Wyatt Benevolent Institution
Closing date: 4 January 2008

Value: $3,000

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Wyndham Richardson Study Grants 2008

The objectives of the Grants are to encourage and assist students undertaking tertiary education.

The grants are open to continuing and commencing students who undertake undergraduate or postgraduate degree program. The student must be based in the metropolitan area or outside the metropolitan (South Australia).

Applicants will be required to attend an interview by a panel from the Richardson Trust Board. Applications will be assessed in August and February. Exceptions are made for cases of emergency. Applications must be lodged by the end of November and the end of May.

Application forms can be obtained from the Trust Secretary either in person:

Mr Michael Lane
Pitcher Partners
160 Greenhill Road
Parkside

or in writing:

The Secretary
Wyndham Richardson Tertiary Students Care Trust
PO Box 98
Unley SA 5061

or by emailing/phoning:
michael.lane@pitcher-sa.com.au
Phone: (08) 8179 2800
Fax: (08) 8179 2885

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