Institution Equity Scholarships (IES) are university funded and targeted to undergraduate students who can provide proof of financial need. The University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia will offer 2012 Institution Equity Scholarships with a centralised application through SATAC.

By submitting one free application through SATAC you will be considered for all Institution Equity Scholarships offered by your university.

Applications are now open. Applications close on Friday 2 March 2012.

Who can apply for an Institution Equity Scholarship?

ˇ         You can apply for an IES through SATAC if: 

• you have been made an offer to commence study in 2012 at the University of Adelaide or the University of South Australia, OR
• you will be continuing a course of study at the University of South Australia in 2012 that you commenced prior to this year.
• you will be enrolling in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP): therefore full fee paying international students are not eligible.

• Your citizenship must be either:
  
  Australian citizen, or
  Holder of a permanent humanitarian visa, or
  Permanent resident, or
  New Zealand citizen.

What information do I need to have before I start an equity scholarship application?

• Depending on your applicant status you will need to enter certain information: 

• if you applied through SATAC for a place at the University of Adelaide or the University of South Australia for 2012, you will be asked for your SATAC university reference number, OR  
• if you were studying at the University of South Australia prior to 2012 and you intend to continue your studies in 2012, you will be asked for your current student number and details of the course you are studying. 

• To supply proof of financial disadvantage: 

• if you have a Commonwealth means-tested income support payment you will be asked for your Centrelink Customer Reference Number (CRN) or your Department of Veterans Affairs file number, OR
• you will need to supply an income statement for each person in your household for the last two financial years.

• If you wish to be considered for a rural/regional ranking you will need to supply your permanent residence postcode, and indicate that you moved for study.
   
• The names and postcodes for the last two years of your secondary schooling.