University of Adelaide Student Emergency Fund 2025 for International Students

The Student Emergency Fund was established to offer support to students who are studying at the University of Adelaide, who are experiencing unexpected financial hardship and who, without financial support, might not be able to continue their studies or complete their program.

• Table of Content
• About University of Adelaide
• Student Emergency Fund
• Aim and Benefits of Student Emergency Fund
• Requirements for Student Emergency Fund Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Student Emergency Fund
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University of Adelaide

143 years ago the University of Adelaide was founded with a noble goal: to prepare, for South Australia, young leaders shaped by education rather than birth or wealth in a settlement free of old world social and religious inequalities. The University's first Vice-Chancellor, Dr Augustus Short, had a vision for a university open to investigate new fields such as the sciences, modern literature, art and moral philosophy; This vision was realised in 1882 when the University became the first in Australia to grant degrees in science. The spirit of enquiry was further embraced and the freedom ... continue reading

Student Emergency Fund

Aim and Benefits of Student Emergency Fund

The scholarship has a value of up to $2,000

Requirements for Student Emergency Fund Qualification

To be eligible students must be:

• Enrolled at the University (undertaking an undergraduate, Honours, Postgraduate Coursework or Postgraduate Research program)
• Maintaining satisfactory academic progress
• Able to demonstrate short-term financial need in either education or living expenses
• Undertaking a minimum study load of 3 units per semester

Interview date, Process and Venue for Student Emergency Fund

Applications will be accepted at any time. Applications must be submitted to Student Care using the Student Emergency Fund application form and must include:

• A statement of no more than 300 words in length describing the applicant’s need for financial assistance and how the Fund will be used if successful
• The amount of the Fund being applied for (which will be subject to the merit of application and availability of funds)
• Any other awards, scholarships or grants held or applied for by the applicant
• Supporting documentary evidence of financial need e.g. details of income tested Commonwealth income support payment, such as Youth Allowance, Austudy, ABSTUDY benefits or other details of their financial circumstances.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

If you would like to apply to the Student Emergency Fund please:

1. Download, print and complete the application form 
2. Make an appointment to discuss your application with an Education Welfare Officer (EWO) through Student Care (please email [email protected] or phone 8313 5430)
3. Lodge the completed application form with supporting documentation at your appointment with the EWO

For more details, visit University of Adelaide Scholarship webpage