Flinders University Bob Such Memorial Scholarship 2024

The scholarship was established to honour the late Honourable Bob Such MP, who represented the local seat of Fisher in the House of Assembly for 25 years until his passing in October 2014. The scholarship will provide financial assistance to students from the southern suburbs of Adelaide undertaking an undergraduate degree at Flinders University.

The scholarship was initially established by a grant provided by the State Government. From 2023, the scholarship is being funded by Charles Such, brother of the late Bob Such.

• Table of Content
• About Flinders University
• Bob Such Memorial Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Bob Such Memorial Scholarship
• Requirements for Bob Such Memorial Scholarship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Bob Such Memorial Scholarship
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Flinders University

Flinders University is a public university in Adelaide, South Australia. Founded in 1966, it was named in honour of navigator Matthew Flinders, who explored and surveyed the South Australian coastline in the early 19th century. Flinders is a verdant university[citation needed] and a member of the Innovative Research Universities (IRU) Group and ranks in the 10-16 bracket in Australia and 36th in the world of those established less than 50 years. Academically, the university pioneered a cross-disciplinary approach to education, and its faculties of medicine and the humanities are ranked amon... continue reading

Bob Such Memorial Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Bob Such Memorial Scholarship

Each Scholarship will be valued at $2,500. The Scholarship will be paid in two equal instalments after the census date of each semester.

The number of scholarships will be dependent on available funds.

Requirements for Bob Such Memorial Scholarship Qualification

Applicants for the scholarship must:

• Be an Australian Citizen, NZ Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident, a Permanent Humanitarian visa holder, and
• Normally reside in the southern suburbs of Adelaide (local government areas of Holdfast Bay, Marion, Mitcham or Onkaparinga), and
• Be enrolled full-time at Flinders University* in the second or subsequent year of an undergraduate degree in Education or STEM areas; and
• Be in receipt of a Commonwealth Income Support payment; or
• Be able to demonstrate financial hardship.

*Scholarships are available to part-time students in exceptional circumstances, which includes (but is not limited to) disability, illness or carer responsibilities.

Interview date, Process and Venue for Bob Such Memorial Scholarship

Selection Criteria

The Scholarship selection will be made based on financial need and academic merit.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Applications should be submitted online through the Flinders University Student System  by the specified closing date.  Please ensure all of your personal details are up-to-date in the Student System as you will be assessed using this information.

Submit an application

For more details, visit Flinders University website.