One Bright Future
Join us in celebrating our 150th anniversary and shape the future with the gift of education.
One Bright Future is an initiative dedicated to promoting excellence and inclusivity in education. This initiative offers you a unique chance to make a lasting impact by funding scholarships across various disciplines and academic levels.
By contributing to the One Bright Future scholarship initiative, you are helping to prepare future leaders to tackle the challenges of today and tomorrow. Together, we can deepen the University’s legacy of transforming lives, fostering innovation, and breaking new ground—one piece at a time.
Name your scholarship
Consider establishing a scholarship in the study area that matters to you. You have the unique privilege of naming your scholarship and determining criteria such as degree level, academic merit, and financial need. Scholarships can range from financial aid and merit-based awards to rural and international.
Your dedication, our commitment
The process is simple and rewarding. Our Advancement team is available to offer guidance and administrative support at no cost to ensure a smooth and efficient experience.
When you fund a scholarship at the University of Adelaide, you are making a direct investment in the future of our community, with 100% of your donation going towards supporting our students.
Choose between annual or endowed scholarships, with flexible options for upfront or pledged payments over time.
Together, we will make education accessible, transformative, and empowering for generations to come.
| Named Scholarship | Minimum Annual Payment to Student | Total Gift Amount | Minimum Funding Commitment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate, Postgraduate Coursework or Masters | $5,000 | $20,000 | 4 years |
| Higher Degree Research | $32,500 to $46,000 | $119,000 to $161,000 | 3.5 years |
| Higher Degree Research Supplementary | $10,000 | $35,000 | 3.5 years |
| Endowed Undergraduate, Postgraduate Coursework or Masters | $5,000 | $100,000 | Lump sum payment |
| Endowed Higher Degree Research | $34,000 to $46,000 | $700,000 to $930,000 | Lump sum payment |
| Endowed Higher Degree Research Supplementary | $10,000 | $200,000 | Lump sum payment |
For more information, please contact us at +61 8 8313 5800 or via email at development@adelaide.edu.au.
Shaping tomorrow’s leaders, one piece at a time
Visit our interactive jigsaw puzzle to read stories from our donors who have established new scholarships and joined us in building One Bright Future.
Celebrating 150 Years
This 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle was beautifully illustrated by Lawson Dodd (Kaurna, Narungga & Ngarrindjeri) and commemorates the University of Adelaide's 150th anniversary.
This artwork is a tribute to the spirit of innovation and empowerment that the university has driven locally and globally. Thank you for being part of this extraordinary journey.
Pledge your commitment today
Help ensure that education remains accessible, transformative, and empowering.
Contact us at +61 8 8313 5800
development@adelaide.edu.au
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Artwork created by Lawson Dodd (Kaurna, Narungga and Ngarrindjeri) for the University of Adelaide, 2021.
Thank you
Your support for One Bright Future will enable us to establish scholarships that will make a tangible difference in the lives of our students and the trajectory of our university.
Your contribution will help us build a brighter tomorrow, one piece at a time.