University of Adelaide announces 50% global academic excellence scholarship for international students

The University of Adelaide has announced the Global Academic Excellence 50% International Scholarship, which is available to international students starting in 2025.

According to the DAAD Scholarship Forum’s most recent release, the University of Adelaide, ranked 89th in the 2024 QS World University Rankings, offers an excellent chance for international students to benefit from lower tuition prices while studying at a globally recognised school.

This scholarship is intended to help high-achieving students at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

What you should know

According to the university’s website, the Global Academic Excellence Scholarship provides a 50% tuition reduction for the duration of an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework program.

This significant financial support, as intended, aims to ease the financial burden on students while pursuing their academic goals at the University of Adelaide.

According to the university, ‘This scholarship is awarded based on academic merit and a selection process. And merit is determined by the grades in the qualification used for admission. To be considered, all academic and other conditions for admission to the University of Adelaide must be met.’ 

Eligibility Criteria 

Reports confirm that international students interested in applying for the scholarship must meet specific criteria to be considered.

Academic Merit

• Postgraduate applicants must present a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 6.9 on a 7.0 scale or a comparable score.
• Students from the University of Adelaide or other Australian institutions must have a minimum GPA of 6.8 on a 7.0 scale.
• Undergraduate applicants must have an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) of 99.9 or an equivalent score.

Eligible Programs:

The scholarship applies to students entering undergraduate and postgraduate programs, including those who complete a Pre-Enrolment English Program (PEP) prior to their degree.

How to Apply 

Interested candidates, as stated, must apply for admission as international students through the University of Adelaide’s website.

These applications for the scholarship will be considered based on academic merit, as determined by the grades from the qualifications used for admission.

The application process involves submitting the required documents and meeting the deadlines provided by the University of Adelaide.

Application Deadlines 

Applicants should be mindful of the following deadlines:

• Trimester 1, 2025: November 30, 2024
• Semester 1, 2025: November 30, 2024
• Trimester 2, 2025: February 28, 2025
• Semester 2, 2025: May 31, 2025
• Trimester 3, 2025: May 31, 2025

The scholarship presents a valuable opportunity for international students to pursue their academic aspirations with significant financial support.

For additional details and to apply, prospective students should visit the University of Adelaide’s scholarship page.