2024 AU Sport and Fitness Scholarships
Charlie Jessop - $2,000
Charlie Jessop was an Adelaide University Sport life member who made significant contributions to the University of Adelaide, AU Sport & the Law faculty. The scholarship is awarded to a student as part of the Arts, Business, Law and Economics Faculty, who not only excels in their chosen sport, but also gives valuable service to their AU Sport club. There is one scholarship available.
Don Stranks - $2,000
The late Professor Don Stranks was Vice-Chancellor & Vice-President of the University and a keen supporter of the football and cricket clubs. Applicants must excel in either football or cricket, and also give valuable service to either the Adelaide University football or cricket club. Applicants nominate themselves, but need the clubs suppourt. There is one scholarship available for a student that plays premier first grade cricket and / or Division 1 football for the University of Adelaide. Application for the Stranks Scholarships are made via the link below.
Bob Heddle - $3,000
Bob Heddle was Director of the University Health Service from 1964-1982. The scholarships are awarded on merit to unspecified sports and acknowledges the contribution to an Adelaide University Sport club. Scholarships are presented to a University of Adelaide student, who not only excel in their chosen sport but also give valuable service to their Adelaide University Sports club. There is one scholarship available.
Adelaide University Sport President Scholarships - $2,000
Awarded to University of Adelaide students in their first year of study, as a financial incentive to join an Adelaide University Sport club. The scholarship holder must make himself/herself available for Adelaide University Sport club matches, including during university holidays, unless special permission is granted by the club and Adelaide University Sport. The holder may not play for any other club, on loan or temporary transfer, during the three years of the scholarship. President's scholarships are payable to assist with the payment of compulsory fees, textbooks and sporting equipment, as well as the athlete’s club membership fees for up to three years. There are three scholarships available.
AU Soccer Club Scholarships - $2,000
The AU Soccer Club Scholarship is awarded to one male playing at a State League level, and one female athlete playing WNPL. The student must be an active financial member of the Adelaide University Soccer Club. There are two scholarships available for one male and one female recipient. These two schoalrships are co-funded by the AU Soccer Club.
People's Choice Scholarships - $1,000
Adelaide University Sport prides itself on providing sport and recreation opportunities for all students and the People’s Choice Credit Union sponsored scholarships are designed to support our focus on inclusion. This scholarship is awarded to Women in Sport, Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Athletes or Athletes with a Disability.
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS OPEN 1 FEBRUARY 2024 AND CLOSE ON FRIDAY 15 MARCH 2024 @ 12PM
APPLY HERE - AU SPORT & FITNESS SCHOLARSHIPS
The University of Adelaide Scholarships
The University of Adelaide Sport - $2,500
Provided by the University of Adelaide, the scholarship benefits two students per year who are undertaking an undergraduate or honours program at the University of Adelaide and who have been identified by the University as members of the Sports Association. The scholarship is available for one year.
Applications are now open for 2024 and close Friday 8 March 2024 @ 5PM.
APPLY HERE - The University of Adelaide Scholarships
Frances Adamson Scholarship - $2,000
One scholarship shall be awarded annually to a student who is undertaking an undergraduate, honours or postgraduate coursework program of study at the University of Adelaide and has been identified as a member of the Adelaide University Sports and Fitness Association. Students should be an active financial member of the Adelaide University Boat Club.
Applications for 2024 open in Semester Two.
Other Club Scholarships
Max Weir Intervarsity Hockey Award - $500
The Max Weir Intervarsity Hockey Award recognises the contribution of a hockey player who is active and involved in their club, university or local community and likely to contribute to the Adelaide University Hockey Club through their participation in the University Nationals.
Chester Bennett Scholarship - up to $3,000
The Chester Bennett Scholarship is awarded to an Adelaide University Cricket Club player and University undergraduate with the potential to play at the highest level. The scholarship includes a cash amount to assist with the cost of equipment, club membership fees, club kit/uniform. The scholarship also covers the recipient's costs for attending national intervarsity competitions.
Daniell Family and Swift Family Scholarship - $500
Awarded to a volleyball player based on academic achievement, sporting participation and performance, leadership qualities, and extracurricular activities.
Grants
Pathway to Performance – Individual Grants for AUSF Members only
Applications are now open and close on 30 November or when available funds are exhausted! Applications are assessed monthly by the AUSF Board.
Financial support for international, national and state level athletes for specific costs (e.g. gym membership, performance testing and travel for national and international championships etc.). This includes support for athletes to attend UniNationals and are distributed in tier levels.
APPLY HERE - Pathway to Performance Grants
Vice Chancellor (VC) Travel Grant
The Vice Chancellor provides sport travel grants to assist The University of Adelaide students representing Australia in their sport.
For more information read the Scholarship Terms & Conditions and the Individual Grant Guidelines below.