Published: 15 Oct 2021 1,004 views
The University of Adelaide was founded with a noble goal: to prepare, for South Australia, young leaders shaped by education rather than by birth or wealth. We have a strong commitment to creating an educational experience for all students that is high-quality and distinctive, one that is without borders. The Adelaide Refugee & Humanitarian Postgraduate Coursework Scholarships have been established in recognition of the financial hardships that are faced by students from a refugee background and will support these students to fulfil their aspiration of studying at the University of Adelaide.
143 years ago the University of Adelaide was founded with a noble goal: to prepare, for South Australia, young leaders shaped by education rather than birth or wealth in a settlement free of old world social and religious inequalities. The University's first Vice-Chancellor, Dr Augustus Short, had a vision for a university open to investigate new fields such as the sciences, modern literature, art and moral philosophy; This vision was realised in 1882 when the University became the first in Australia to grant degrees in science. The spirit of enquiry was further embraced and the freedom ... continue reading
Application Deadline | 28 Jan 2022 |
Country to study | Australia |
Type | Postgraduate |
Sponsor | University of Adelaide |
Gender | Men and Women |
The Adelaide Refugee and Humanitarian Postgraduate Coursework Scholarships provide a 100% tuition fee & Student Services & Amenities Fee (SSAF) Scholarship for students commencing postgraduate coursework programs in Semester 1, 2022 who have not previously undertaken any University study in Australia.
In addition to the tuition fee & Student Services & Amenities Fee Scholarship, Adelaide Refugee & Humanitarian Postgraduate Coursework Scholarship recipients will also receive a once-off payment of $2,500 in April of the first year of their program.
To be eligible to be considered for the Adelaide Refugee & Humanitarian Postgraduate Coursework Scholarship, applicants must:
• gain admission to a postgraduate coursework program of study commencing in Semester 1, 2022 (i.e. hold a Letter of Offer, and meet any academic and English language proficiency conditions outlined in that Letter of Offer); and
• be holders of a Bridging Visa E (BVE) or Temporary Protection Visa (subclass 785) or Safe Haven Enterprise Visa (SHEV); and
• be able to provide evidence of their financial capacity to support themselves through study.
If required, applicants will be ranked by academic achievement and preference will be given to South Australian residents.
Applicants may only apply for this Scholarship once they have received a Letter of Offer from the University of Adelaide, and have met any academic and English language proficiency conditions outlined in that Letter of Offer.
Applicants who have not met all conditions outlined in their Letter of Offer before the Scholarship Application closing date will not be considered for the Scholarship.
Applicants who need to undertake an IELTS or other English language test accepted by the University are encouraged to book into a test at the earliest opportunity.
For more details, visit University of Adelaide website