News: scholarship
Connor says thank you
![Connor Bakaj, recipient of Augustus Short Scholarship 2017](/give/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2019-05/DSC_7721_Contact.jpg?h=82f92a78&itok=qZGIybK7)
With generous support from alumni and friends of the University, a new Augustus Short Scholarship was awarded in 2017.
A life, and a love, remembered
![Graham Smith with Roseworthy veterinary science students](/give/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2019-04/Graham-FB-IoG.jpg?h=a08a33c1&itok=7PvZ7P9v)
Graham Smith established a scholarship for Roseworthy veterinary science students in the name of his late partner, Rosa Samuels, to honour her memory.
Giving the gift of education
![Feng Fu donor](/give/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2019-05/Feng-fu-resized.jpg?h=fbf4b26c&itok=YQQ76Sou)
Feng Fu’s contributions to the University of Adelaide can be traced back to when he started his Masters of Commerce (Accounting) degree. While studying, he set up a soccer team, worked as a teaching assistant, and won the Commerce Award for Excellent Tutoring in 2006.
Support helps Connor overcome challenges
![Student scholarship Connor Holdback Augustus Short Scholarship](/give/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2019-05/p8_9_connor.jpg?h=94c23d23&itok=dqzzMrbk)
The gift of education through a scholarship, award or grant for academic excellence can change the lives of outstanding students and inspire them to make a difference in the world.
Anonymous donor funds Emeritus Professor George Rogers AO Supplementary Scholarship
In 2017 an anonymous donor made a donation of $150,000 to the University of Adelaide to establish the Emeritus Professor George Rogers AO Supplementary Scholarship. With additional funding by the Faculty of Sciences, this scholarship valued at $10,000 per annum will be awarded each year to the highest ranked applicant for a Research Training Program Scholarship in the field of Molecular Bioscience.
Taplin travel fund helps to further Indigenous education
The Taplin Indigenous Bursary Fund made it possible for PhD candidate, Yvonne Clark, to attend an international psychology conference in Paris.
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Supporting those who teach and inspire others
![Peter Routely](/give/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2019-05/Peter%20routely%202.jpg?h=2992ba0a&itok=LZJDXET7)
With a passion for agricultural science and education, Holly Crighton is one step closer to realising her dream after she received assistance from the Peter H Routley Awards.
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Fellowship gift attracts young scientists
![Stephen Ramsay Scholarship](/give/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2019-05/Ramsay%20Scholarship%20-%20Stephen%203.jpg?h=63bf57a8&itok=DaVJzvf6)
Some of the nation’s brightest young scientists are being lured back to Australia to pursue groundbreaking research thanks to two of the most generous gifts ever made to the University of Adelaide.
Jackson breaks new ground in farming
![Jackson Adams Impact of Giving 2017](/give/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2019-05/Jackson%20adams%202.jpg?h=4521fff0&itok=pPuZx64i)
Jackson Adams realised he had a passion for farming and agriculture at a young age, excitedly taking up a job milking cows at the local dairy at age 13.
New law fund supports students in need
![Professor John Williams and Elise Thomson Impact of Giving 2016](/give/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2019-05/Dean%20of%20Laws%20-%20John%20and%20Elise%20%283%29.jpg?h=1c9b88c9&itok=QHItGvBg)
Since its inception the Dean of Law's Support fund has raised over $100,000; with investment earnings ensuring at least $5000 will be available to provide financial support to students in need each year.