The Global Academic Excellence 50% International Scholarship is a prestigious and competitive award offered by the University of Adelaide, aimed at recognizing academic brilliance among high-achieving international students. This Australian scholarship is available to both undergraduate and postgraduate coursework students who are commencing their studies in 2025. As a globally recognized institution, ranked 89th in the 2024 QS World University Rankings, the University of Adelaide provides students with an exceptional academic environment.
In this article, we’ll explore the key details of this scholarship, including eligibility criteria, benefits, application process, and important deadlines, providing you with all the information needed to seize this incredible opportunity.
Scholarship Benefits
Recipients of this scholarship will receive a 50% reduction in tuition fees for the entire duration of their chosen undergraduate or postgraduate coursework program at the University of Adelaide.
Eligibility Criteria
This scholarship is available to international students commencing in 2025 in any discipline (with some exceptions). To be considered, students must meet the following criteria:
1# Academic Merit:
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- Undergraduate applicants must have a minimum Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) of 99.9 or a comparable score.
- Postgraduate applicants must have a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 6.9 on a 7.0 scale (or comparable score).
- Students who have completed their studies at the University of Adelaide or any other Australian university must have a minimum GPA of 6.8 on a 7.0 scale.
2# Eligible Programs: Students applying for direct entry into undergraduate and postgraduate programs, including those undertaking a Pre-Enrolment English Program (PEP) before their degree, are eligible.
How to Apply?
You need to apply for admission as an international student at University of Adelaide (https://international.adelaide.edu.au/admissions/scholarships/global-academic-excellence-scholarship) for the classes starting in 2025 as per the following application deadlines. The scholarship is awarded based on academic merit as determined by the grades achieved in the qualification that constitutes the basis of admission to the University of Adelaide.
Application Deadlines:
- Trimester 1, 2025: 30 November 2024
- Semester 1, 2025: 30 November 2024
- Trimester 2, 2025: 28 February 2025
- Semester 2, 2025: 31 May 2025
- Trimester 3, 2025: 31 May 2025.