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Celebrating student academic achievements and excellence

Adelaide University recognises outstanding student achievement through prizes made possible by generous donors from across our community.

Many prizes are endowed, meaning funds are held in trust and awarded in perpetuity. Others are supported for a set period through contributions from industry partners, non‑profit organisations, and community members.

If you’re interested in establishing a prize, please contact the Philanthropy team on Giving | Adelaide University or phone +61 8 8313 5800 or email give@adelaide.edu.au

Find out more about prizes

Prizes are different from scholarships and grants. You generally don’t apply for a prize. They’re awarded based on criteria agreed with the donor, and usually given the year after they’re earned. This timing ensures recipients meet all conditions which are generally based on academic performance in the previous year. 

If you are awarded a prize, you’ll receive an email at your Adelaide University student email address.

To receive your payment, you will need to  submit or update your bank account details via myBankDetails: https://apps.adelaide.edu.au/student/myBankDetails

If you have completed your studies and are no longer enrolled, we will contact you using the alternative email address you provided to the University. You will also receive a banking authority form, which must be completed and returned to prizes@adelaide.edu.au

Yes. Your prize will be listed on your academic transcript and your Australian Higher Education Graduation Statement (AHEGS). 

Prize ceremonies are organised by Colleges and Schools and generally take place towards the end of the year or at the beginning of the following year. To ensure prize criteria can be met, schools will send you an invitation to the ceremony after the prize has been awarded. In some cases, the prizes will be awarded at the ceremony. 

Disclaimer
We are currently updating prize information for Adelaide University. All prizes are expected to be published on this page by the end of 2026.

Have a question?

We’re here to help. Please direct any questions to prizes@adelaide.edu.au