| Applications open | Monday 18 January 2027 |
| Applications close | Friday 05 March 2027 |
| Annual value | $5,000 |
| Duration | 1 Year |
| Residency | Permanent Humanitarian visa holder, Australian Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident, New Zealand Citizen |
| What best describes me | New student, Current student |
| Level of study | Undergraduate |
| Degree | Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours), Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental) (Honours) |
| College | College of Engineering and Information Technology |
| Type of scholarship | Financial need, High achiever/academic |
The Don Alexander Scholarship in Environmental Engineering was established at the University of Adelaide in 2019 as a result of a generous donation received from Don Alexander’s daughters, Elinor, Felicity and Meg.
Value: $5,000 to be paid in two equal instalments.
For more information please contact:
Student Assist
StudentAssist@study.adelaideuni.edu.au
Eligibility
To be eligible for the Scholarship, applicants must:
- Be undertaking the first, second, third or fourth year of the Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours) or the Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental) (Honours) (including combined and double degrees)
- Be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident of Australia, New Zealand Citizen or holder of a permanent humanitarian visa
- Be enrolled on a full time basis in a Commonwealth Supported Place
- Demonstrate you are in financial need*
- Provide a Written Statement (see below for requirements)
* Applicants must demonstrate financial need and provide supporting documentary evidence at the time of application, e.g. details of income tested Commonwealth income support payment, such as Youth Allowance, Austudy, ABSTUDY benefits, or other details of their financial circumstances.
* Evidence of Tertiary Access Payment (TAP) application or approval does not demonstrate financial need.
Selection criteria
Selection of the successful candidate will be made according to:
- Academic merit (ATAR or GPA)
- Financial need
- Response to how water resources should be managed in the future
- Answers to questions on the application form
Important information
- You must meet all of the above listed criteria to be eligible to apply
- The Scholarship must be taken up in the year in which it is offered
- Students receiving other Adelaide University Scholarships may apply for this Scholarship
How to apply
Online applications via myScholarshipsContact us