Flinders University 2022 University Hall Rural Scholarship

Flinders Living has established the University Hall Rural Scholarship for Continuing Students. The scholarship is available to students continuing to reside in University Hall.

• Table of Content
• About Flinders University
• University Hall Rural Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of University Hall Rural Scholarship
• Requirements for University Hall Rural Scholarship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for University Hall Rural Scholarship
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Flinders University

Flinders University is a public university in Adelaide, South Australia. Founded in 1966, it was named in honour of navigator Matthew Flinders, who explored and surveyed the South Australian coastline in the early 19th century. Flinders is a verdant university[citation needed] and a member of the Innovative Research Universities (IRU) Group and ranks in the 10-16 bracket in Australia and 36th in the world of those established less than 50 years. Academically, the university pioneered a cross-disciplinary approach to education, and its faculties of medicine and the humanities are ranked amon... continue reading

University Hall Rural Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of University Hall Rural Scholarship

Subject to the availability of funds there will be one annual scholarship valued at $1,000 which will be credited to the recipient's Accommodation Fee account at Flinders Living.

Requirements for University Hall Rural Scholarship Qualification

Applicants must:

• be permanent residents of rural Australia: and
• normally reside outside of the Adelaide metropolitan area and the metropolitan areas of other major Australian cities (as defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics Local Council areas); and
• have previously lived in University Hall for a period not less than one semester; and
• be residing at University Hall for the duration of the academic year in which the award is made; and
• be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate course of study at Flinders University; and
• be able to demonstrate financial hardship.

Interview date, Process and Venue for University Hall Rural Scholarship

The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need and academic merit. Selection will be made in accordance with procedures approved by the Director, Academic and Student Services.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Applications should be submitted online through the Flinders University Student System  by the specified closing date.  

The following documentation  will be required as part of the application process:

• Applicants who are in receipt of a Commonwealth Income Support payment will need to demonstrate evidence of this. This can be done by uploading a recent Centrelink (or DVA) Income Statement which shows you are currently in receipts of government means tested benefits. 
• Applicants who are not in receipt of a Commonwealth Income Support payment as described above will need to complete the Financial Hardship Form which is downloadable below.

Financial Hardship Form

Submit an application

For more details, visit Flinders University website.