Adelaide University has opened applications for the Future Leaders Human Resource Management Scholarship, a merit-based undergraduate funding opportunity designed to support aspiring HR professionals from Australia and around the world. This scholarship is open for the 2026–2027 academic cohort and targets students who are already progressing through their degree and preparing to step into leadership roles in human resources and people management.
This opportunity is a one-year academic scholarship offered to undergraduate students enrolled in specific Human Resource Management–focused programs at Adelaide University. It is open to international students as well as Australian citizens, permanent residents, New Zealand citizens, and humanitarian visa holders, making it a genuinely inclusive award for high-achieving students with leadership potential. Applications open in January 2026 and close in March 2026, making this an early-year opportunity students should prepare for in advance.
The Future Leaders Human Resource Management Scholarship offers a total value of $5,000, paid in two instalments of $2,500 after the Semester 1 and Semester 2 census dates, provided the recipient maintains enrolment and satisfactory academic progress. The scholarship supports both full-time and part-time students, with pro-rata payments applied where relevant. Beyond financial support, recipients gain access to a personalised mentoring experience with an experienced human resources leader, offering rare industry insight, career guidance, and professional development tailored to the student’s stage of study and career goals.
What the Scholarship Offers?
This scholarship combines financial assistance, professional mentoring, and academic recognition. It is particularly valuable for students who are passionate about people management, organisational development, and workplace leadership, and who may be facing financial or educational barriers that affect their ability to continue their studies.
Eligibility Checks (Quick Guide)
You can apply if you meet the following conditions:
- You are enrolled in one of the following programs at Adelaide University:
- Bachelor of Business majoring in Human Resource Management (BBUSI or XBBHR – Online), or
- Bachelor of Psychology (Counselling and Interpersonal Skills) / Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management) (ZBPBB).
- You are a second-year or final-year student in BBUSI/XBBHR, or a final-year student in ZBPBB.
- You are studying full-time or part-time.
- You can submit an 800-word written statement and a current CV.
- You are willing to attend an interview if shortlisted.
- You demonstrate academic merit and a strong interest in human resources.
- You are an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, permanent humanitarian visa holder, New Zealand citizen, or an international student.
Students experiencing financial or educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply, as these factors are taken into consideration alongside academic performance.
Apply: https://adelaideuni.edu.au/study/scholarships/future-leaders-human-resource-management-scholarship/
Application Deadline
Applications for the Future Leaders Human Resource Management Scholarship at Adelaide University open on Monday, 19 January 2026, and the last date to apply is Saturday, 14 March 2026.