International Student Scholarships
Undergraduate Scholarships
The University of Adelaide offers a scholarships scheme for international students undertaking undergraduate study.
Scholarships for all International Students
The Adelaide Outstanding Achiever Scholarships International (AOASI)
- Up to nine Adelaide Outstanding Achiever Scholarships International (AOASI) are available to international students from any country undertaking study in any academic discipline except Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) and Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS).
- Benefits are the waiver of full tuition fees for the normal duration of the program, subject to satisfactory performance.
- If students of three year degree programs are offered a further year in the Honours Program they may apply for an extension of the scholarship to cover that year.
- Students offered a scholarship for Bachelor of Design Studies may apply for an extension of the scholarship for one year of the two year Bachelor of Architecture or Landscape Architecture programs, but the extension is subject to academic performance.
- Scholarships are available only for the first four years of a double degree.
Targeted Scholarships
The Adelaide Vietnam Scholarships (AVS)
- Up to four scholarships will be available to international students who are citizens of Vietnam undertaking study in any academic discipline except Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) and Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS).
- Benefits are the waiver of full tuition fees for the normal duration of the Program, subject to satisfactory performance.
- If students of three year degree programs are offered a further year in the Honours Program they may apply for an extension of the scholarship to cover that year.
- Students offered a scholarship for Bachelor of Design Studies may apply for an extension of the scholarship for one year of the two year Bachelor of Architecture or Landscape Architecture programs, but the extension is subject to academic performance.
- Scholarships are available only for the first four years of a double degree.
The Adelaide ‘Malaysia Australia Colombo Plan Commemoration’ (MACC) Scholarships (continuing an established Scholarship Program)
- Up to two Adelaide Malaysia Australia Colombo Plan Commemoration (MACC) Scholarships are available to international students who are citizens of Malaysia undertaking study in any academic discipline including Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) and Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS).
- Benefits are the waiver of 50% of the tuition fees for the normal duration of the program subject to satisfactory performance.
- If students of three year degree programs are offered a further year in the Honours Program they may apply for an extension of the scholarship to cover that year.
- Students offered a scholarship for Bachelor of Design Studies may apply for an extension of the scholarship for one year of the two-year Bachelor of Architecture or Landscape Architecture, but the extension is subject to academic performance.
- Scholarships are available only for the first four years of a double degree.
Applications
There is no separate application process for any of the above scholarships. An application for admission to the University in 2008 will constitute an application for a scholarship. This includes an application through the South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC).
All complete applications for admission, consistent with the eligibility and selection criteria, will be considered automatically for a scholarship. For full details please read the Conditions.
Applications should be made on the International Student Application for Undergraduate Studies 2008 form found both in the printed and online versions of the Undergraduate International Prospectus 2008. Those taking Australian Year 12 programs are required to apply through SATAC.
Details of pre-university programs accepted by the University of Adelaide, and information about academic programs can be found online Undergraduate International Prospectus 2008. For further information about international undergraduate scholarships and programs, please contact one of the University of Adelaide's International Representatives.
Deadlines
Please note that where there are earlier closing dates for a particular program, this will also be the closing date for scholarships for those programs.
The deadlines for receipt of applications and complete supporting documentation are follows.
Adelaide Outstanding Achiever Scholarships International (AOASI)
- Academic programs commencing Semester I, 2008 – 1 November 2007
- Academic programs commencing Semester II, 2008 – 30 March 2008
Adelaide Vietnam Scholarships (AVS)
1 November 2007
Adelaide Malaysia Australia Colombo Plan Commemoration (MACC) Scholarships
1 December 2007
Conditions
Eligibility conditions
- Scholarships will be awarded strictly on academic merit and only actual results can be used. Forecast results are not accepted for scholarship selection. The University reserves the right to vary the awards, or not to offer scholarships if the candidates have not achieved the level of academic achievement to merit the awards. For selection from among Australian Year 12 students the basic TER will be used. Bonus points will not be counted.
- Applicants from education systems accepted by the University of Adelaide for direct entry to the first year degree studies must apply before commencement of University studies whether in their home country or Australia. Those who have commenced tertiary studies at the time of application will not be eligible.
- Applicants from education systems where one year of degree studies in their home countries is required for admission to the University of Adelaide first year degree studies must apply before commencement of their second year of studies. Those who have commenced second year studies at the time of application will not be eligible.
- A scholarship may not be awarded to anyone already holding another scholarship funded by the University of Adelaide.
- Citizens and Permanent Residents of Australia, and citizens of New Zealand are ineligible for any of the above scholarships.
- Candidates who have applied for Australian permanent resident status are ineligible to apply.
- Applicants for the Adelaide Malaysia Australia Colombo Plan Commemoration (MACC) and Adelaide Sarawak Alumni scholarships must be citizens of Malaysia. Applicants for the Adelaide Vietnam Scholarships (AVS) must be citizens of Vietnam.
Enrolment Conditions
- Scholarship holders must commence study in The University of Adelaide in 2008. By negotiation, an applicant offered a scholarship scheduled to commence in Semester I, 2008 may defer until Semester II, 2008 if there is a Semester II commencement of their chosen program of study. If the applicant is not able to commence in Semester II the scholarship offer will lapse and will not be available to the applicant in 2009.
- Candidates are required to enrol in The University of Adelaide as ‘international students’ and must maintain ‘international student’ status for the duration of their enrolment in the University. The scholarship will be terminated if students change their residency status.
- Scholarships are available for up to four years, subject to satisfactory progress. The University reserves the right to terminate scholarships of students who do not maintain satisfactory progress. Satisfactory progress is defined as the achievement of a GPA (Grade Point Average) of 5 (out of 7).
- Students who complete a three year degree may apply for an additional year, either in Honours, or Bachelor of Architecture, but extension of the scholarship for the fourth year is subject to the decision of the relevant faculty.
- The scholarships cover the amount of tuition fee indicated in the scholarship award letter for up to four years of study at the University of Adelaide. The scholarships do not cover the costs of visas, Overseas Student Health Cover, travel, accommodation, living expenses, books and study materials or any other expenses associated with living in Adelaide or study at the University of Adelaide.
Other Undergraduate Scholarships
For articulating students transferring into later years in Engineering and Computer Science
Up to 48 scholarships will be available for meritorious diploma holders from the University's articulation partners in Singapore, China, Vietnam and Malaysia who enrol in Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Computer Science programs at the University of Adelaide.
Benefits are a 30% reduction in tuition fees for the duration of the program, two years for the Engineering degrees and one year for a Computer Science degree. Contact the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematical Science for more information.
The Adelaide Sarawak Alumni Scholarship
One scholarship is available to a Malaysian citizen who has been accepted into an undergraduate degree at the University of Adelaide. The successful applicant will have strong academic qualifications and should be able to demonstrate financial need. Benefits are $2,000 for each academic year the student is enrolled at the University for a maximum of three years. For more information see the Alumni website.
Please note that the rules for the Adelaide Sarawak Alumni Scholarship are currently under review. This information is correct at the time of publishing but the University reserves the right to make changes as necessary at any time. The number of scholarships awarded will depend on the quality of the candidates.
Postgraduate Coursework Scholarships
The University of Adelaide offers a scholarships scheme for international students undertaking postgraduate study. The selection for scholarships is extremely competitive.
The Adelaide Postgraduate Coursework Scholarships International (APCS)
Up to six scholarships may be available to outstanding international students from any country to undertake a postgraduate degree by coursework in any academic discipline. Benefits are payment of 50% tuition fees for up to two years.
MBA Incentive Awards
Up to three A$5,000 incentive awards may be awarded annually to international students enrolled in the MBA or MBA (Advanced) program. Awards will be on the basis of academic merit and will be set off against the recipient's tuition fees.
* May be subject to an increase in 2008.
Applications
There is no separate application process for any of the above scholarships. An application for admission to the University in 2007 will constitute an application for a scholarship. All applications for admission consistent with the eligibility and selection criteria will be considered automatically for a scholarship.
An application fee of A$50 must accompany the application for admission. This fee is waived for applications made through an IDP Education Australia office, or one of the University’s International Representatives.
Successful postgraduate scholarship recipients will be informed in November 2007.
Deadlines
The deadlines for receipt of applications and complete supporting documentation are follows.
The Adelaide Scholarships International (ASI)
31 August 2007
The Adelaide Postgraduate Coursework Scholarships International (APCS)
1 November 2007
Conditions
- Scholarships will be awarded strictly on academic merit. Extra-curricular achievements will not be considered.
- Citizens and Permanent Residents of Australia, and citizens of New Zealand are ineligible for any of the above scholarships.
- Candidates who have applied for Australian permanent resident status are ineligible to apply.
- Candidates are required to enrol in The University of Adelaide as 'international students' and must maintain 'international student' status for the duration of their enrolment in the University.
- Most scholarships are available for the normal duration of the program, subject to satisfactory progress.
- All successful recipients (except for EIPRS and postgraduate ASI recipients) will be required to pay their own Overseas Student Health Cover each year.
- 2008 scholarship holders must commence study at the University of Adelaide in 2008.
This information is correct at the time of publishing but the University reserves the right to make changes as necessary at any time. The number of scholarships awarded will depend on the quality of the candidates undertaking postgraduate study.
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