Prestigious Scholarships

Do you have what it takes to make a difference?

These generous and prestigious scholarships provide you with the opportunity to further your studies overseas at the world’s leading institutions, including Adelaide University.

These awards support exceptional Australian scholars to undertake international postgraduate study to make a real impact on pressing issues and contribute to a better future.

Want to know more?

View the information session below, held at the University of Adelaide, to find out more about these prestigious scholarships and the application process. Read scholar stories here: Rhodes, Fulbright, John Monash, Westpac Future Leaders, Gates Cambridge.

Prestigious Scholarships Webinar

Date: 30 May 2023

Watch Recording

  • Fulbright Scholarship

    Destinations

    Target audience

    Application Dates

    United States of America

    Intending to start postgraduate degree (up to 2 years) or postdoctoral research (up to 8 months); current doctoral students seeking PhD research opportunities (up to 8 months); Postdoctoral and Professorial opportunities also available.

    Open March

    Close July

    Register for the upcoming webinar on 5 June 2025, 12.00pm - 1.00pm (ACST). 

  • Rhodes Scholarship

    Destinations

    Target audience

    Application Dates

    University of Oxford, United Kingdom

    Intending to start postgraduate degree; must be Australian citizen to apply in the Australian round; other eligible citizenships

    Open June

    Close August

    For more information visit the Rhodes Scholarships website

    Watch the webinar recording from 6 May 2025.

    To discuss an application email rhodes@adelaide.edu.au.

  • John Monash Scholarships

    Destinations

    Target audience

    Application Dates

    Global

    Intending to start postgraduate degree; must be an Australian citizen

    Open May

    Close June

    Register for the upcoming webinar on 10 June 2025, 10.00am - 11.00am (ACST).

    For more information visit the John Monash website.

  • Westpac Future Leaders Scholarship

    Destinations

    Target audience

    Application Dates

    University of Adelaide, with global experiences included

    Intending to start postgraduate degree; must be Australian citizen or permanent resident

    Open June

    Close Sept

    Register for the upcoming webinar on 6 August 2025.

    For more information visit the Westpac Future Leaders website. 

  • Gates Cambridge Scholarship

    Destinations

    Target audience

    Application Dates

    University of Cambridge, United Kingdom 

    Intending to start postgraduate degree; must not be a UK citizen.

    Open Sept

    Close Dec/Jan dependent on course

     For more information visit the Gates Cambridge website.

  • Cambridge Australia Scholarship

    Destinations

    Target audience

    Application Dates

    University of Cambridge, United Kingdom 

    Intending to start postgraduate degree; must be Australian citizen.

    Close Dec/Jan dependent on course

     For more information visit the Cambridge Australia website.

  • Playford Trust

    Destinations

    Target audience

    Application Dates

    University of Adelaide

    Undergraduates, Honours, Masters and PhD. Intending to start (or commenced after Aug the preceding year) an undergraduate/postgraduate degree in one of the Trust’s priority areas; Australian citizen or perm resident.

    Check website.

    For more information visit the Playford Trust website. 

  • Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarships

    Destinations

    Target audience

    Application Dates

    Various

    Masters & PhD; Intending to start a postgraduate degree; or currently enrolled in Master’s or PhD at an overseas institution; must be Aus citizen or perm resident.

    Open 1 February

    Close 31 March

     For more information visit the Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarships website.

Contact

All prestigious scholarships enquiries can be addressed to the Adelaide Graduate Research School.