Flinders University 2025 RA Simpson International Scholarship

Applications are now open for the Flinders University 2025 RA Simpson International Scholarship. A generous endowment from the family of the late  Mr Robert Allen Simpson, a founding member of the Flinders University Council and honorary degree recipient, has enabled the establishment of the RA Simpson International Scholarship. The purpose of the scholarship is to assist students to undertake part of their course of study overseas.  The aim, to enhance their Flinders University studies by providing an international perspective. 

• Table of Content
• About Flinders University
• RA Simpson International Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of RA Simpson International Scholarship
• Requirements for RA Simpson International Scholarship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for RA Simpson International 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

RA Simpson International Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of RA Simpson International Scholarship

Subject to the availability of funding, one or more scholarships valued at either $1,000 (for semester) or $500 (for short term) will be awarded in each semester. The number of scholarships to be awarded will be determined by the RA Simpson Memorial Fund Management Committee.

Requirements for RA Simpson International Scholarship Qualification

Applicants must:

1. Be students enrolled in an undergraduate or coursework postgraduate course of Flinders University; and
2. Have successfully completed:
   • At least 36 units of the undergraduate degree, for which the scholarship is being sought; or
   • A relevant undergraduate degree of Flinders University, if seeking the scholarship for a program of study to be undertaken during an Honours year; or
   • At least 18 units of the coursework postgraduate course, for which the scholarship is being sought; and
3. Be enrolled in full-time study while undertaking study overseas; and
4. Be accepted into the Flinders University Exchange program or an approved short term mobility program; and
5. Have their overseas study count as credit towards their course of study at Flinders University; and
6. Have not previously received a RA Simpson International Scholarship.

Interview date, Process and Venue for RA Simpson International Scholarship

Selection Criteria

The RA Simpson International Scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic merit and the extent to which an applicant’s proposed program of study will enhance their Flinders University studies by providing an international perspective.  Selection will be made by the International Scholarships Committee which will comprise the Director, Student Administration, Executive Director, International Centre or nominee, Student Finance Supervisor, and Manager, Student Mobility, International Centre.

Scholarship recipients who obtain other awards concurrent with the RA Simpson International Scholarship shall immediately inform the Higher Degree Administration and Scholarships Office.  The student is required to retain such other awards and the International Scholarships Committee shall decide on the value of the scholarship after considering all circumstances.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

• Exchange program applicants

An application for the Flinders University Exchange Program will be considered an application for this scholarship. No separate application is required for semester or year long exchange scholarships. Interested students should consult with their College Office before applying to ensure that their proposed program of study is acceptable for credit towards their Flinders University course.

• Short term mobility applicants

Applications should be submitted online through the Flinders University Student System by the specified closing date for travel in each semester. Applicants will need to login and navigate to the My Scholarships tab to submit an application.

Please note the below closing dates of offerings for each semester:

• Travel in Semester 1: open until 31 May (Application needs to be lodged before 31 May 2024)
• Travel in Semester 2: open from 1 March 24 to 30 Nov 24

Submit an application

For more details, visit Flinders University scholarship webpage