Get a head start with a scholarship to study science.
Undergraduate science scholarships
| Program | Description | Scholarship name | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any sciences, agriculture, health | Funding opportunities for rural and remote students | Rural and Regional Enterprise Scholarships | $18,000 |
| Agriculture | Supporting young leaders in agriculture | Agribusiness Leaders Scholarship for Excellence | $10,000 |
| Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science (Advanced) | Scholarship for BSc and BSc (Advanced) students | Dr Richard Oertel Scholarship | $15,000 |
| Agricultural sciences, animal science, applied biology | From the Eyre Peninsula? Here’s funding to help you study science. | Eyre Peninsula Agricultural Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Honours, agriculture, viticulture and oenology | Foster innovation in the wine Industry through strategic and applied research, with this undergraduate scholarship. | Ian Cocks Memorial Trust Wine Research Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Bachelor of Science (Mineral Geoscience) | Like Mineral Geoscience? We’ve found a gneiss scholarship for women in STEM | Rali Foundation Bachelor of Science (Mineral Geoscience) Scholarship | $22,500 |
| Agriculture | A boost for Indigenous students studying agriculture | Resek Scholarship for Indigenous Students | $30,000 |
| Chemistry | Get into your element at uni with these chemistry scholarships! | Rowe Scientific Chemistry Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Agriculture, animal science, viticulture and oenology | Agriculture students - let us help you sleep at night. | JE Jenkins Accommodation Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Viticulture and oenology | Are you a new viticulture and oenology student? This scholarship is nothing to wine about… | Rowe Scientific Viticulture & Oenology Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Defence, food, wine, energy, resources, veterinary science. | More than 1200 scholarships available to programs which lead to employment in strategic areas. | Commonwealth Scholarships Program for South Australia | $17,500 |
| Bachelor of Viticulture and Oenology | Casella are supporting the future of its industry with these scholarships to new viticulture and oenology students. | Casella Family Brands Undergraduate Scholarship | $15,000 |
Specific to current students
| Program | Description | Scholarship name | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Second year students | Supporting women in STEM: Funding for second year students. | Feng Fu Scholarship | $15,000 |
| Second or third year students | Scholarship for second or third year animal science and agriculture students. | Royal Agricultural and Horticultural Society Foundation Agricultural Scholarship | $6,000 |
Honours scholarships for science students
| Program | Description | Scholarship name | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honours | Ground yourself: get a head start when you choose an honours project in soil erosion and the regeneration of pastures. | Ranson Mortlock Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Honours | Interested in research into the livestock and wool industries of South Australia? This scholarship is for ewe! | JR Barker Scholarships | $9,000 |
| Honours | Women in STEM, here's a scholarship to kick start your honours research. | Zonta Club of Adelaide Honours Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Honours | Foster innovation in the wine Industry through strategic and applied research. | Ian Cocks Memorial Trust Wine Research Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Honours | A re-entry scholarship to kick start your research career. | Diana Medlin Re-Entry Scholarship for Honours or Coursework Masters | $27,000 |
| Honours | Studying a sustainability-related degree? This scholarship will help you attend relevant conferences, seminars and events in Australia and abroad. | Ecoversity Award | $2,000 |
| Honours | Get help with your education and living costs while you’re studying an honours program with us. | University of Adelaide Honours Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Honours | Established by the Australian Plants Society, this scholarship will supports a student undertaking study relevant to the cultivation and/or preservation of Australian flora |
Aileen & Bert Kollosche Scholarship for the Study of Australian Flora |
$3,000 |
| Honours | The Casella family are funding a student undertaking an honours project relevant to wine research. | Casella Family Brands Honours Scholarship | $5,000 |
Postgraduate science scholarships
| Program | Description | Scholarship name | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any sciences, agriculture, health | Funding opportunities for rural and remote students | Rural and Regional Enterprise Scholarships | $18,000 |
| Relating to preservation of Australian flora | Established by the Australian Plants Society, this Scholarship will supports a student undertaking study relevant to the cultivation and/or preservation of Australian flora | Aileen & Bert Kollosche Scholarship for the Study of Australian Flora | $3,000 |
| All postgraduate coursework | A re-entry scholarship to kick start your research career. | Diana Medlin Re-Entry Scholarship for Honours or Coursework Masters | $27,000 |
| All postgraduate coursework | Supporting a full time female postgraduate student who is undertaking any Masters by coursework program | Doris West Postgraduate Scholarships for Women | $54,000 |
| Defence, food, wine, energy, resources, veterinary science. | More than 1200 scholarships available to programs which lead to employment in strategic areas. | Commonwealth Scholarships Program for South Australia | $17,500 |
| All postgraduate coursework | Take your science research to the next level with participation in a bespoke leadership program and form a global network of connections. | Westpac Future Leaders Scholarship | $120,000 |
Science scholarships for international students
Study science at the University of Adelaide and you could receive a reduction of up to 50 per cent of your tuition fees for the duration of your degree.
That's a huge incentive for new undergraduate and postgraduate students to choose the University of Adelaide as your study destination.
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Ashok Khurana Scholarship for Outstanding Indian Students
This postgraduate coursework scholarship offers AUD $25,000 and a 50 per cent discount on your tuition fees.
Faculty prizes
- David Murray Scholarship (Honours)
- KP Barley Prize (Postgraduate)
- Harold Woolhouse Prize (Postgraduate)
School awards and prizes
Summer Research Scholarships
Summer research scholarships are available in all schools and across all fields of science which means you can explore new research areas and uncover new career pathways.