More Playford Trust Scholarships have just become available!

Back in August, we told you about over 70 scholarships offered by the Playford Trust. Since then, more scholarships have been added. If you are studying an undergraduate or postgraduate course, you may be eligible for a scholarship. 

Playford Trust Scholarships can provide financial support while you undertake your studies, as well as help reduce your HECS debts. Many of these Scholarships include work experience, expanding your network, and potential for employment opportunities. 

Applications close 16 January 2026. 

Scholarships: 

• University residential college Aquinas is offering a first-year residential scholarship for rural and regional students studying STEM subjects in Adelaide.   
• The Commonwealth Hill Trust is providing four scholarships of $5000 each to students from rural and regional South Australia entering their first year of university. Applicants with an interest in the various areas of primary production and supporting technologies/sciences are particularly encouraged to apply.   
• A new Dean Brown agricultural scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding first-year student from either the metropolitan area, regional or rural South Australia who has enrolled in Agricultural Science, Agribusiness or a comparable discipline at the Adelaide University. 
• The Show Society Foundation will now support three second or third-year students studying a science-related degree in subjects contributing to the advancement of agriculture in South Australia.   
• A new Resources Engineering Scholarship is on offer to students ready to commence a third or fourth-year Engineering degree in any core engineering discipline, specialising in mining or energy resources at Adelaide University or Flinders University. Ten scholarships valued at $10,000 each are now available. Playford Trust partners for 2026 are BHP, Hillgrove Resources, Iluka Resources, Peak Iron Mines, Santos and the South Australian Government through the Department of Energy and Mining. 
• Seeley International is offering a $10,000 scholarship for an outstanding student enrolled in Honours or Masters by Research in various engineering disciplines, artificial intelligence or computer science with a focus on innovative air conditioning. 

Looking for a scholarship aligned with your study program? View over 70 Playford Trust Scholarships that you can apply for today.  

Adelaide University Scholarships 

A large number of scholarships will be available next year, so now’s the time to get ready to apply. 

What you should do: 

• Bookmark the Adelaide University Scholarships website so you can find it easily. 
• Check back in mid-January when applications open. 
• Set a reminder; each scholarship is only open for a limited time. 

No matter where you are in your study journey, there's a scholarship to help you along the way.