The Trust provides scholarships in two ways:

  1. Applicants can apply directly to the Trust using the online form submission:

    • Applications are received twice a year, with closing dates 31 January and 31 May;

    • Applicants are required to complete an application form and personal financial statement, including a budget;

    • Directors conduct personal interviews with selected applicants;

    • The value of a scholarship will depend on the application, however as a general rule scholarships range up to $3,000.

  2. Applicants can also apply through the Universities and TAFE who promote the scholarships via their own websites – generally at the beginning of the year. Further details are available via the links provided below.

Eligibility of applicants

Applicants must be:

1. An Australian citizen or permanent resident of Australia
2. Enrolled, or seeking to enrol, as a full-time student in an undergraduate course of study

The Fund has helped students by providing individual scholarships to those who have shown they require financial assistance. A student is deemed eligible if: they can show that their current income and family support does not cover their expenses. The expense profile of each student is analysed on a case by case basis and where there is a shortfall between income and expenditure, the Fund may be able to assist.

The University of Adelaide offers four annual scholarships valued at $2,500 each for one year. These scholarships are available for commencing and continuing students who are Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia and who are undertaking a program of study on a full-time basis in a Commonwealth supported place.

The University of South Australia offers four annual scholarships valued at $2,500 each to assist with accommodation expenses for low income students who originate from rural or remote areas. The scholarships are open to continuing and commencing students.

Flinders University offers four annual scholarships to assist undergraduate students residing in University Hall or the Deirdre Jordan Village. The value of each scholarship will be up to $2,500 which will be credited to the recipient's Accommodation Fee account at Flinders Living.

Students must be able to demonstrate financial hardship.

TAFE SA offers scholarships valued up to $1,500 each to assist full-time students enrolled in any TAFE SA Certificate IV or above who are in significant financial hardship.