Adelaide University Finn Family Refugee Study Grant

NameFinn Family Refugee Study Grant
InstitutionAdelaide University
State or TerritorySA
Dedicated refugee scholarshipYes
Stipend or Benefit$1,500 for one year, paid as two instalments of $750 after each semester’s census date, for study costs such as textbooks, travel and computer equipment. Part-time recipients are paid pro rata.
Full Fee WaiverNo
Eligibility
  • From a refugee or humanitarian background
  • Visa: the grant’s description says applicants may be Australian citizens, permanent residents, New Zealand citizens, or holders of a Permanent Humanitarian Visa, Temporary Protection Visa or Bridging Visa. The eligibility list on the same page names only citizens, permanent residents, permanent humanitarian visa holders and New Zealand citizens, so people on a Temporary Protection or Bridging visa should check with Student Assist before applying
  • Starting at Adelaide University for the first time, in an undergraduate or pathway program
  • Full time preferred; part-time applicants must explain why in their statement
  • Facing financial and/or other educational barriers to study
  • Written statement of up to 500 words covering residency or visa history, academic achievements, study and career goals, barriers to study (including experience as a refugee) and how the grant would help
  • Chosen on academic achievement, financial need and the written statement; shortlisted applicants may be interviewed
  • Adelaide University’s other refugee grants, for other groups of students, have their own listings on this page
Student levelUndergraduate and pathway programs (new students)
No. of awardsNot stated
ContactStudent Assist: StudentAssist@study.adelaideuni.edu.au; 08 7420 5115 (within Australia), +61 8 7420 5115 (outside Australia). Apply online through myScholarships
Current round2026 round opened 19 January 2026 and closed 15 March 2026. Adelaide University has not yet published 2027 dates.
Weblink-URLhttps://adelaide.edu.au/study/scholarships/dom/finn-family-refugee-study-grant/
Last checked27 October 2026 against the official page