| Applications open | Monday 18 January 2027 |
| Applications close | Sunday 14 March 2027 |
| Annual value | $5,000 |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Residency | Permanent Humanitarian visa holder, New Zealand Citizen, Australian Citizen |
| What best describes me | New student |
| Level of study | Undergraduate |
| Degree | Bachelor of Computer Science, Bachelor of Mathematics, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours), Bachelor of Mathematics (Honours), Bachelor of Science (Honours) |
| College | College of Engineering and Information Technology; College of Science |
| Type of scholarship | Financial need, High achiever/academic |
The Dr Richard Oertel Scholarship was established in 2016 at the University of Adelaide by Ms Bronwyn Ellis to support financially disadvantaged undergraduate students either in the field of science, mathematical sciences or mathematical and computer sciences.
Value: $5,000 per year to be paid in two equal instalments.
For more information contact:
Student Assist
StudentAssist@study.adelaideuni.edu.au
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, applicants must:
- Be commencing a Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Bachelor of Mathematics, Bachelor of Mathematics (Honours), Bachelor of Computer Science or Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours)
- Be an Australian Citizen, 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*
* 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)
- Financial need
- 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 or Grants may not apply for this Scholarship
How to apply
Online Applications via myScholarshipsContact us