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Undergraduate scholarships from external organisations

Please note: 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.

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

Closing date: please refer to the website

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

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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.

Value: $15,000 per annum

Closing date: please refer to website

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

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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

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

Closing date: 31 August each year

For more information contact:
Tel: (02) 6125 4138
Email: StudentEnquiries@rsbs.anu.edu.au

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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

Closing date:  March each year

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

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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.

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 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.

Closing date: completed applications must be received by 1 March

For more information contact:
GPO Box 634
Adelaide SA 5001
Web: AFUW SA

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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 2010 the Australian Veterans' Children Assistance Trust (AVCAT) are expecting to give financial assistance for up to 65 students under many different scholarship schemes. All schemes help the selected children in need of the Australian veteran community with the costs of tertiary education. Applicants are considered for all schemes for which they are eligible. 

Applications open on 18 August 2009. To apply you must be: 

  1. Within the means test. That is eligible on assets and income grounds for Youth Allowance benefits for full-time education.

  2. Enrolled, or planning to enrol in a full-time course of tertiary education in Australia by attendance at a university, TAFE or college. The course must be of one or more academic years length and at undergraduate level.

  3. The child or grandchild of a person who has operational service with the Australian Navy, Army or Air Force, or if not has three or more year's continuous full-time service as a member of the Australian Defence Force.

  4. Under the age of 25 when applying, unless exceptional circumstances related to veteran's service exist.

The largest scheme is the Long Tan Bursary funded by the Australian Government. There are 50 new bursaries each year. They are valued at $9,000 each which paid at $3,000 per year for three years. There are selection number targets for each State and Territory. To apply you must be the child of an Australian Vietnam Veteran, be resident in Australia, be entering any year of tertiary study, having not previously received a Long Tan Bursary. 

The other national schemes are the AVCAT Bursary, the two RSL Scholarships, three Vietnam Veterans' Peacekeepers and Peacemakers Scholarship and the Defence Force Welfare Association  Scholarship. George Quinsey Scholarships directly pay tuition fees for economics, commerce and accountancy studies. There are also regional scholarships. In NSW, there are three from Brisbane Water Legacy covering Gosford/Wyong NSW and two from the NSW TPI Association. Some private donors offer two scholarships to resident NSW applicants.  In SA, the VVAA also offers a scholarship. 

Schemes vary between $3,000 and $5,000 per year each. Some are restricted to location of residence or studies Most require veteran service in Vietnam but others are broader. Most schemes continue payments for later years of study. All scholarship schemes but one pays monthly instalments. That scheme helps with tuition costs for courses in commerce, economics and accountancy. One scheme is for indigenous students doing substance abuse or related studies. For this scheme there is no upper age limit nor a need to be related to a veteran. In addition to the above there is one grant per year to assist an handicapped eligible veteran's child or grandchild with special extra costs of transition to tertiary studies or employment. 

To receive an application form register interest on 1800 620 361. Children and grandchildren of Vietnam veterans should do so now, as should any others who believe that they are eligible.

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

Closing date: 31 October each year

For more information contact AVCAT at:
PO Box K978
Haymarket NSW 1240
Freecall: 1800 620 361
Fax: (02) 9281 9164
Email: vvt@accsoft.com.au

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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.

Value: determined on a yearly basis

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

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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.

Value: $12,500 each

Closing date: please refer to the website

For more information contact:
Sheree Brodie
Email: sheree.brodie@apra.gov.au

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The Catherine Helen Spence Memorial Scholarship

The purpose of this Scholarship is to provide for a woman to undertake in Australia or overseas, the investigation of social problems and/or a study in the field of social sciences. The investigation or study should be relevant to social conditions in South Australia and be capable of being applied for the benefit of the state.

Who is eligible to apply?
Women between the age of 20 and 40 years who have been a bone fide resident in South Australia for a minimum of 5 years immediately prior to the closing date of applications.

Value: (in 2009) $22,000

Closing date: 30 June 2009

For application details please contact:
Mr Darryl Carter, Executive Officer
Catherine Helen Spence Memorial Fund Scholarship Committee
SA Department of Education & Children's Services
Email: Carter.Darryl@saugov.sa.gov.au

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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.

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

Closing date: mid January each year

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

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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 and Application form (PDF 745KB - download Adobe Acrobat)

Value: determined by the West Torrens City Council

Closing date: 8 May 2009

For more information contact:
City of West Torrens
Tel: (08) 8416 6333
Email: csu@wtcc.sa.gov.au
Web: 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.

Country Education Foundation of Australia information (PDF 132 KB - download Adobe Acrobat)

For more information contact:
Tel: 1300 652 144
Email: info@cef.org.au
Website: http://www.cef.org.au/

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Scholarship for rural/isolated studentsScholarship for new studentsScholarship for continuing studentsCountry Health SA Scholarships

Country Health SA Scholarships (CHSA) scholarships help support rural students and employees undertake their tertiary studies and also provide undergraduate recipients with an opportunity to work for CHSA upon successful completion of their studies.

Below are the Scholarships CHSA currently offers to students and CHSA employees.

If you would like further information about the scholarships CHSA offers or would like to apply for a CHSA Scholarship please visit the CHSA scholarship website.

Closing date: Please refer to the below contact for the closing date

For more information contact:
Country Health SA Scholarship Coordinator
Tel: (08) 8842 6549
Email: countryscholarships@health.sa.gov.au

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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.

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

Closing date: please refer to website

For more 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

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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:

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

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

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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 1 December 2008 and ending 6 February 2009, 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: applications have closed for 2008/09

For applications or more information please visit:
Web: CSIRO Summer Student Program

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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.

Value: $7,000 per year for two years

Closing date: 30 September each year

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

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The Ferry Scholarship

The Ferry Scholarship is funded by a bequest from the late Cedric Arnold Seth Ferry, for the purpose of promoting study and research in the scientific fields of Physics and or Chemistry. The Ferry Scholarship is available to applicants undertaking an honours degree the University of South Australia

Applicants must be able to demonstrate financial need, be under the age of 25 years at 1 January 2010 and be Australian Citizens. Applicants must be eligible for enrolment in an honours degree in 2010.

Applicants must have obtained, or expect to obtain in 2009, a undergraduate degree majoring in physics and or chemistry.

The allowance for the scholarship will be as determined by the Ferry Board of Management, up to $7500. Scholarships will be for 1 years duration.

Selection will be undertaken by the Ferry Board of Management based on financial need and academic merit.

Application Form (WORD 111KB)

Value: $7,500

Closing date: 30 November 2009

For more information contact:
Michael Lowe
Estate Services Officer - Trusts
PUBLIC TRUSTEE
Email: Michael.Lowe@sa.gov.au
Web: http://www.publictrustee.sa.gov.au

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Scholarship for continuing studentsFinal Year Physiotherapy Student Scholarship 2009

Rockhampton Hospital, Central Queensland Health Service District, is offering a Final Year Physiotherapy Student scholarships of $10 000 to the successful student. The successful applicants will be bonded and employed for two years at Rockhampton Hospital, Central Queensland Health Service District.

For further information see flyer (DOC 370KB), application form (PDF 116KB - download Adobe Acrobat).

Value: $10 000

Closing date: 27 February 2009

For more information:
Tyrone Kolbe
District Director of Physiotherapy, Central Queensland Health Service District
Rockhampton Hospital
Canning Street
Rockhampton QLD 4700
Tel: (07) 4920 6269
Fax: (07) 4920 6539
Email: Tyrone_Kolbe@health.qld.gov.au

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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 - download Adobe Acrobat)

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2009 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 2009 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.

Female undergraduate and graduate scholarship winners will each receive a $5,000 scholarship for the 2010 academic year. All scholars and finalists will also be invited to an expenses-paid 2-day retreat at the Googleplex in Sydney, in September 2010.

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.

Closing date: 5 June 2009

For complete details, please visit www.google.com.au/anitaborg.

For more information email: anitaborgscholars.au@google.com

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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.

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

Closing date: please refer to the website

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

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ICE WaRM's scholarships

EU-AU Student Exchange Programme

Firstly, ICE WaRM offers a relatively new exchange programme between the European Union and Australian universities. The programme provides a mechanism to share best practice between Australian and the European Union (EU) universities, and to improve global understanding of the importance of sustainable water resources management. 45 postgraduate students, who are currently enrolled in water-relevant study with ICE WaRM’s partner universities (which includes UniSA), will be able to study for a period of five months (one semester study) at any one of the participating EU universities and vice versa.

There is a travel grant and stipend available for eligible students and students can apply at any time.

Please go to our website for more information - http://www.icewarm.com.au/page.php?pId=346
We have compatibility issues sometimes with other email systems and browsers so, if the link does not work, try copying and pasting the address into the browser or go to www.icewarm.com.au > Programmes > EU-AU Student Exchange Programme

For more information and how to apply visit: http://www.icewarm.com.au/page.php?pId=334, if the link does not work, try copying and pasting the address into the browser or go to www.icewarm.com.au > Programmes > EU-AU Student Exchange Programme
 

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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.

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

Closing date: End of January each year

For more information contact:
Lincoln College
Tel: (08) 8290 6000
Fax: (08) 8267 2942
Email: admin@lincoln.edu.au
Web: Lincoln College

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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.

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

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

For application information contact:
Department of Education, Employment,
Workplace Relations (DEEWR)
Free call: 1802 102
Web: National Indigenous Cadetship Project

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National Meat Industry Training Advisory Council (MINTRAC) Scholarships 2009

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.

Value: $5,000 per year

For more information contact:
Free call: 1800 817 462
Web: MINTRAC

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Scholarship for rural/isolated studentsNSW Rural Allied Health Scholarship Program

The NSW Health Rural Allied Health Scholarship Program is a $1.2 million per annum program that aims to support the recruitment and retention of allied health clinicians to rural and remote NSW by:

For further information please contact:
Phone: (02) 9391 9501
Email: alliedschol@doh.health.nsw.gov.au
Website: www.health.nsw.gov.au/rural/alliedhealth/

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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 scholarship provides financial assistance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are undertaking study or are intending to undertake study at an undergraduate or TAFE (Certificate IV and above) level in the areas of:

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.

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

Closing date: please refer to the website

For more information, including eligibility criteria:
Scholarships Assistant
Royal College of Nursing, Australia (RCNA)
Free call: 1800 11 72 62
Web: Royal College of Nursing Australia

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The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Research Foundation Scholarships 2010

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 opened in December 2008, with modern laboratories and office accommodation to house the 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 and Program Grants, as outlined below:

Scholarship - Vacation (a small number are available in 2010)
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: 19 October 2009
Duration: six to eight weeks
Value: stipend of $200 per week
Web: The Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Scholarship - Honours (a number are available in 2010)
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: 30 October 2009
Duration: 12 months
Web: The Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Value: stipend of $3,000 - $7,000 per annum (+$1,000 departmental maintenance allowance)

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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.

Value: up to $5,000

Closing date: please refer to the website

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

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Royal College of Nursing Australia: Australian Government Scholarships

Did you know that RCNA is one of the biggest Australian Federal Government scholarship fund administrators in the country?

The following listed scholarships:

Aged Care Nursing Scholarship Scheme

For further information on applying and closing dates, please visit the following website to see the number of scholarships on offer: http://www.rcna.org.au/scholarships/government_scholarships

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Rural Allied Health Bursaries

Offered by Country Health SA together with the Spencer Gulf Rural Health School (SGRHS)

Are you entering your final year of study?
If the answer is yes, then you are eligible to apply

Eligible disciplines include: Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Social Work & Dietetics. Students studying medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and nursing are not eligible to apply.

To be eligible for the bursary, students must agree to work in one or more health facilities within the jurisdiction of CHSA north in the upper Spencer Gulf area for not less than twelve months following graduation and commencing in 2010.

Benefits:


Application forms and other information are available from the SGRHS website http://sgrhs.unisa.edu.au under Student Corner.

Application Form (PDF 25.9KB)
Frequently Asked Questions (PDF 20KB)

Value: $4000

Closing date: 3 April 2009

For more information contact:
Verity Paterson
Director Community Health
Tel: (08) 8648 5501
Fax: (08) 8648 5503
Email: verity.paterson@health.sa.gov.au

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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.

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

Closing date: please refer to the website

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

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Rural Vacation Research Bursary Program

The Centre for Rural Health and Community Development (CRHaCD) is a UniSA funded research centre and a joint venture between the UniSA Centre for Regional Engagement (CRE) and the Spencer Gulf Rural Health School (SGRHS). It is offering up to four bursaries to encourage students to gain some research experience working with established researchers at the Whyalla campus of UniSA during the summer vacation.

The bursaries provide an opportunity for students of health and related disciplines (e.g. Social Work) to live and work in the country for an extended period during the summer vacation. Students will work as part of research teams on existing research projects underway at the Whyalla campus. CRHaCD areas of interest include population and public health, Aboriginal health, health program evaluation, community development (health) social care and palliative care. Bursaries will be offered for a minimum of four weeks between November and February. Undergraduate students or students in Graduate Entry programs offered by the UniSA division of Health Sciences or studying nursing in Whyalla are eligible to apply.

Conditions and Criteria:

Value: The bursary provides a travel subsidy of up to $150 for bus fare or own vehicle fuel. Furnished accommodation will be provided for the entire stay at no cost to students. Students will also receive a living allowance of $350.00 per week for the duration of the placement.

The SGRHS will meet all costs associated with the specific project including project travel expenses and costs associated with other directed activities (eg cultural awareness field trips).

Closing date: 30 September each year

For more information contact:
Mr Chris Thompson
Lecturer: Rural pharmacy
Spencer Gulf Rural Health School
Tel: (08) 8647 8103
Email: christopher.thompson@unisa.edu.au

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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.

Value: up to $1,500 per year

Closing date: please refer to the website

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

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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.

Value: $1,000

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

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Services for Australian Rural and Remote Allied Health (SARRAH) Scholarships

Funded through the Department of Health and Ageing

In the 2009-10 Budget, the Australian Government announced that a number of nursing and allied health scholarship schemes would be consolidated into a single scheme to allow greater flexibility and better targeting of scholarships to areas of need.

During 2009-10 the following allied health scholarship schemes will be consolidated into the Nursing and Allied Health Scholarship and Support Scheme:
The Rural Allied Health Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme, or RAHUS Scheme
The Australian Rural and Remote Health Professional Scholarship Scheme, or ARRHPS Scheme
The Allied Health Clinical Placement Scholarship Scheme, or AHCPSS
Scholarships will continue to be awarded for eligible undergraduate and graduate entry studies leading to clinical practice; professional development activities including conferences, short courses and formal postgraduate study; and clinical placements.

Allied Health Clinical Placement Scholarship Scheme (AHCPSS)
Scholarships for students to undertake clinical placements in an Australian rural or remote community.

Provides funding to assist allied health students with meeting the cost of return travel to and from the clinical placement locations, accommodation costs and living expenses. The scholarships will also contribute towards the cost of supervisory and community contact honorariums. The scholarships are not bonded and there is one funding round per year.

Applications for Round 3 will open in March 2010

Australian Rural and Remote Health Professional Scholarship Scheme (ARRHPS)
Postgraduate scholarships for qualified clinical health professionals.

Provides funding to assist qualified allied health professionals living and working in rural and remote Australia to undertake continuing professional development activities. These postgraduate activities can include short courses, individual clinical placements to enhance and expand on clinical skills, formal tertiary postgraduate qualifications and attendance at relevant professional conferences. There is one funding round per year.

Applications open September 22 and close on November 2, 2010

Rural Allied Health Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme (RAHUS)
Entry level scholarship scheme for allied health and oral health students.

Provides a scholarship of $10,000 per annum for students of rural background undertaking eligible accredited entry level allied health and oral health courses at Australian Universities. There is one funding round per year.

Applications for 2010 are now open and will close COB 5pm ESDST Monday 2nd November.

For further information please visit the Services for Australian Rural and Remote Allied Health (SARRAH) website

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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.

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

Closing date: Please refer to the above contact for closing date

For more information contact:
Aboriginal Health Division
Department of Health
Tel: (08) 8226 6344
Email: aboriginalworkforce@health.sa.gov.au

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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:

Closing date: please refer to the website

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

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2009 Terry Roberts Memorial Scholarship for Aboriginal* South Australians


The late Terry Roberts was State Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation from
6 March 2002 until his passing on 18 February 2006. He was a passionate advocate for Aboriginal people and won the admiration and respect of South Australia's Aboriginal communities.

This scholarship is a memorial to Terry Roberts's great compassion, empathy and commitment for Aboriginal people.

The scholarship is intended to assist Aboriginal people to undertake full time undergraduate study at a South Australian university by providing financial assistance towards meeting living and study-related costs.

The scholarship is for up to four years and will be offered to a student who is a South Australian citizen or permanent resident of South Australia. The applicant will need to demonstrate that they are Aboriginal and be able to provide supporting documentary evidence at the time of applying.

The value of the scholarship is $2000 per annum for up to four years of full time study and is dependent on satisfactory academic progress.

Applicants must:


(* Where the term Aboriginal appears in this document the meaning includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.)

Application form and detailed criteria DOC (87KB)

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

Closing date: 5.00pm 31 March 2009

For more information contact:
Michael Lockett
Policy Officer
Higher Education Directorate
Tel: (08) 8226 3413
Email: lockett.michael@saugov.sa.gov.au

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Scholarship for continuing studentsWomen in Engineering Scholarship

To become an ambassador for women in the mining industry and receive $8000 per annum during your two final years of undergraduate study in engineering, apply for a Thiess/Minerals Council of Australia Women in Engineering Scholarship.

The scholarship is open to all female second year engineering students studying in Australia.

Apply online at www.thiess.com.au

Value: $16,000

Closing date: 5:00pm November 20 2009

For more information contact:
Minerals Council of Australia
Ph: 03 8614 1851
Email: mtec@minerals.org.au

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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 scholarships each year to South Australian residents of country areas who have lived in the State for at least five years. The income of applicants and their spouses/parents will be taken into account as the scholarship aims to assist students from families experiencing financial hardship in supporting them to study at University. The scholarships are valued at $4,000 per year 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. If a student receives other scholarships to a total value of more than $4,000 per year, the Wyatt Scholarship may be withdrawn. Application forms are available from The Wyatt Benevolent Institution website.

Value: $4,000

No specific closing date

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

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