Scholarship Recipients 2025

Adelaide University Sport and Fitness (AUSF) are proud to announce the scholarship recipients for 2025 in partnership with the University of Adelaide (UoA).

These scholarships celebrate high-achieving student-athletes who display remarkable skill, dedication, and a passion for excellence in their chosen sport.

Bob Heddle Scholarship - $3000

Awarded to Rafe Liebers - AU Rugby Club  

Established in honour of Dr Bob Heddle, Director of the University Health Service from 1964 to 1982, this prestigious scholarship recognises outstanding athletic achievement. It is awarded to a University of Adelaide student who demonstrates exceptional performance and dedication in their chosen sport. Only one scholarship is awarded each year to highlight exceptional international performance & result.

DON STRANKS SCHOLARSHIP - $2000

Awarded to Cooper Horton - AU Cricket Club

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 support. There is one scholarship available for a student that plays premier first grade cricket and / or Division 1 football for the University of Adelaide. 

Charles Jessop Scholarship - $2000

Awarded to Lily Azli - Archery (Elite Athlete Club)

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. 

Adelaide University Sport President Scholarships

$2000 awarded to 4 X recipients

• Flynn Whelan - Elite Athlete Club (Canoe Sprint)
• Aiden Carberry - Elite Athlete Club (Canoe Sprint)
• Angus Chave - Rugby
• Ahmed Nawasany - Basketball / Waatu

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. 

Congratulations to the Recipients of the University of Adelaide sport Scholarships

$2500 Awarded to 2 recipients:

• Lachlan Davis - Gymnastics ( Adelaide University Gymnastics Club)
• Alex Williams - Rowing ( Adelaide University Boat Club)

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.

The People's Choice scholarships and AIS scholarship will be announced shortly!