Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Tertiary Scholarship Application form

Required fields are marked with an asterisk (*).

The City of Port Adelaide Enfield is pleased to offer twelve-month Aboriginal Tertiary Educational Scholarships of up to $5,000 for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island students to undertake tertiary studies at Flinders University, the University of Adelaide or the University of South Australia. Up to two Scholarships will be available annually.

The purpose of the Tertiary Education Scholarships is to encourage and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents to achieve educational aspirations and contribute to development in the City of Port Adelaide Enfield.

Applications opened on 14 May and close 5pm Friday 26 June 2026.

Applicant's details

Name *

Address *

Mobile number *

Email address *

What community do you identify with: * Kaurna, Ngarrindjeri etc

Date of birth *

Age *

Are you a resident of PAE? *

For questions in the following section, please provide as much detail as possible

Your study

Name of education institution you are or intend attending in 2026-27? *

2026 Course Name *

2026 Course Level *

Are you enrolled as a full time student? *

If you are not enrolled as a full time student, outline why you are unable to undertake full-time study

Have you previously received any awards or scholarships? *

Details of any previous awards or scholarships

What hobbies and interests do you have? *

What sources of financial support do you have? * eg. Centrelink study benefits, work, parental/partner support etc.

If you are awarded the scholarship, how will you use it? *

What are your goals upon completing your study and long term? How will this benefit the Port Adelaide Enfield community? *

Please provide any other information to support your application (share a story of who you are) *

File uploads Please upload school results to date from the last year you have studied and current confirmation of enrolment or eligibility to enrol plus subject list

Referees

Referee 1 name *

Referee 1 phone number *

Referee 1 email *

Referee 2 name *

Referee 2 phone number *

Referee 2 email *

Declaration

Declaration * I live in the City of Port Adelaide Enfield, am of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, identify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person and am accepted as such by the community in which I live or have lived and that I will undertake the City of Port Adelaide Enfield Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship in accordance with the Guidelines

I declare these statements are true and correct