What happened to the Adelaide Global Academic Excellence Scholarship name?
Adelaide University’s current scholarship page uses the title Adelaide Academic Excellence Scholarship (50%). The older keyword is useful for search history, but the plugin record should use the university’s current name.
How much does the scholarship cover?
The award reduces tuition by 50% for the standard full-time duration of an eligible coursework degree. It does not provide a separate living stipend, accommodation package or travel grant.
Who has a realistic chance?
This is a high-achievement award. Adelaide publishes a 6.7/7.0 comparable GPA threshold for relevant applicants, with an ATAR 99 or equivalent route for undergraduate applicants.
Is it open now?
Adelaide states that applications open from 24 August 2026 for the next round. Because the current page does not yet give one verified closing date for that new round, the deadline field is intentionally left blank.
What does this scholarship actually cover?
The current Adelaide Academic Excellence Scholarship provides a 50% tuition fee reduction. It is highly competitive and limited to international students with very strong prior academic results.
Other verified benefits
50% tuition fee reduction for the standard full-time duration of the eligible undergraduate or postgraduate coursework programme.
Costs not confirmed or not covered
The scholarship does not fund accommodation, living costs, travel, visa expenses, Overseas Student Health Cover or other personal study costs unless another source provides them.
Who is eligible to apply?
Applicants must be international students entering an eligible CRICOS-registered Adelaide University bachelor's or master's coursework programme and meet the scholarship's high academic threshold.
The scholarship excludes a number of professional and clinical programmes. Recipients must maintain a minimum programme-term GPA of 5.5/7.0 for the scholarship to continue.
Eligible countries
International students, subject to the scholarship's programme exclusions and admission requirements.
Language requirements
Applicants must satisfy Adelaide University's English-language requirements for the selected degree.
Which documents should you prepare?
- Admission/offer letter
- Academic transcripts
Which documents may be required conditionally?
- English test certificate
- Degree certificate
How do you apply?
- Apply for an eligible Adelaide University undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree.
- Confirm that your programme is not on the exclusion list.
- Check that your academic results meet the scholarship threshold.
- Complete the scholarship application form during the advertised round.
- Maintain the required GPA if selected.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Adelaide Academic Excellence Scholarship fully funded?
No. The current award is a 50% tuition fee reduction, not a full living-cost scholarship. Students should budget separately for the remaining tuition, accommodation, food, travel, visa costs, health cover and other personal expenses.
Can Pakistani students apply for the Adelaide Academic Excellence Scholarship?
Yes, Pakistani students can be considered as international applicants if they meet Adelaide University's admission rules, the scholarship's academic threshold and programme eligibility. The scholarship is highly competitive and excludes a number of specific professional programmes.