As one of the oldest universities in Australia, the University of Adelaide has an educational experience of more than 140 years. In all these years, the university has time and again extended financial support to domestic and international students through the University of Adelaide scholarships, awards, and fellowships.
In the year 2020, the university offered scholarships worth 1,577,612 AUD to more than 500 international students. Of this total funding, 1,024,592 AUD were provided through the internal University of Adelaide scholarships, 435,016 AUD through donors (philanthropic, alumni, etc), and the remaining 118,000 through the Australian Government programs.
As per the university officials, the number of University of Adelaide scholarships and recipients is expected to increase in 2021 by at least 10%. Therefore, incoming international students, especially from countries like India, China, and Bangladesh, are encouraged to explore all the scholarships they are eligible to cover their financial expenses.
Internal University of Adelaide Scholarships for Coursework Programs
Coursework scholarship opportunities for incoming international students are majorly common for both undergraduate and graduate programs. These scholarships are awarded as tuition fee waivers, ranging from 5% to 50% reduction in course fees.
With eight University of Adelaide scholarships tabulated below, international students can commence their chosen UG/PG coursework programs at an affordable expense.
| Name | Benefits | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Global Academic Excellence Scholarship (International) | 50% tuition fees reduction | For UG: ATAR of 98 or higher in Class XII; For PG: Minimum GPA of 6.8 |
| University of Adelaide Global Scholarship | For UG: ATAR 80 or above- 15% tuition fees; ATAR 90 or higher- 30% tuition fee waiver |
Fulfilling ATAR requirements |
| For PG Minimum GPA 5.0/7- 15% tuition fees; Minimum GPA 6.0/7- 30% tuition fee waiver |
Fulfilling minimum GPA requirements | |
| Alumni Scholarship (International) | 25% tuition fees waiver | Completed or completing a program from University of Adelaide; Enrolling in a full-time UG/PG program |
| Higher Education Scholarships | 25% tuition fees reduction | Minimum raw ATAR score 80 |
| Eynesbury College High Achiever Progression Scholarship | 25% tuition fee waiver | Graduated from Eynesbury College with average grade of 85% or above; Commencing full-time UG/PG degree program |
| Family Scholarship (International) | 25% tuition fees reduction | Spouse or immediate family of alumnus/existing university student |
| University of Adelaide College International Scholarship | 5% - 10% tuition fees reduction | Graduated from University of Adelaide College; Enrolling in a full-time UG degree program |
| Eynesbury College International Scholarship | 5%-10% tuition fee waiver | Graduated from Eynesbury College; Enroll in a full-time UG/PG degree program |
Applicants must note that no separate application form is required for undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships. Along with these internal University of Adelaide scholarships, international students can also apply for Australian government scholarship programs such as Australia Awards scholarship, Destination Australia, etc.
University of Adelaide Scholarships for Research Students
International students commencing masters and doctoral research degree programs are awarded a combination of internal and external scholarships. Some of such University of Adelaide scholarships for international students are:
- Adelaide Scholarships International: Awarded strictly on the basis of academic merit to international students who have achieved an equivalent of an Australian Honours degree.
- Benefits: Stipend AUD 28,092, full tuition fees, relocation allowance, and overseas health cover (OSHC).
- Application Deadline: July 10
- Adelaide Graduate Research Scholarship: Offered to new research students who have completed their UG/PG coursework degree at University of Adelaide.
- Benefits: Stipend of AUD 28,092 and full tuition fees
- Application Deadline: May 31
- AGRTP scholarship scheme: Australian Government Research Training Program is designed for international students commencing research degree programs at Australian universities.
- Benefits: AUD 28,092 as a stipend, OSHC, and living allowance
- Application Deadline: July 10
- Adelaide Full Fee Scholarships: Only awarded to international students who are given a stipend by the host faculty. Students are nominated by their respective departments.
- Benefits: 100% tuition fee waiver accompanied by a stipend.
- Application Deadline: Nominations can be made anytime.
International students commencing any program at the university are eligible for more than two University of Adelaide scholarships. Therefore, applicants are recommended to check their scholarship options at the time of admission itself.
