Scholarship applications for Study Period 1 2026 are now closed
All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application by 27 February 2026.
The U3A supports merit-based equity bursaries for continuing undergraduate students.
There are three bursaries available for domestic students and one bursary for an international student each year.
The University selection panel will include representatives of U3A. They will consider applications from students from all equity groups.
Please Note: This bursary is offered on a yearly basis through funds provided by an external donor. If funding is not available in any given year, the bursary will not be awarded.
- Eligibility
- Full-time or part-time continuing student having successfully completed a minimum of 96 units (8 courses)
- Enrolled in any undergraduate program at any UniSC campus
- For domestic applicants: Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen, Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder or permanent resident of Australia.
- Selection criteria
- Academic merit
- Financial need
- Community focus (demonstrated through academic, extra-curricular, work, volunteer or community involvement)
- Hours worked in paid employment or commitment to activities that impact on the time available for the student to study (e.g. compulsory fieldwork placement, significant carer responsibilities) and other equity considerations.
- Eligible programs
- All undergraduate programs
- Number available
- 4
- Value
A$2,500