Equity Scholarship applications for 2026 study will open in January.
SATAC processes Equity Scholarships on behalf of Adelaide University.
Equity Scholarships are for undergraduate students who are experiencing financial hardship.
SATAC processes Equity Scholarships on behalf of Adelaide University.
Equity Scholarships are for undergraduate students who are experiencing financial hardship.
Key dates
Key date | Event |
|---|---|
Tuesday January 6 2026 | Applications for Equity Scholarships open at 9:00am |
Monday March 16 2026 | Applications for Equity Scholarships close at 11:59pm |
Sunday March 22 2026 | Deadline for applicants to supply requested documentation. Documents must be received at SATAC by 11:59pm. |
Friday 27 March 2026 | Census date |
Early April | Applicants are advised of the outcome by email |
General eligibility requirements
You can apply for an Equity Scholarship through SATAC if you:
- Have an offer to begin undergraduate study at Adelaide University,
- Are an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or a New Zealand citizen, and
- You can demonstrate financial barriers to accessing post-secondary study.
Applicants who are continuing their study from previous semesters, undertaking postgraduate or online study, or are international students, should enquire with the university directly.
Supporting information
You will need to provide supporting information with your Equity Scholarships application.
Offer of study
You will need to provide your SATAC undergraduate application reference number.
Proof of financial barriers
If you receive a Commonwealth means-tested income support payment you will need:
- Your Centrelink Customer Reference Number (CRN), or
- Your Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) file number
If you do not receive a Commonwealth means-tested support payment you will need to supply Australian Tax Office Notices of Assessment for each person earning taxable income in your household for the last two financial years. If a person’s annual income is below the tax-free threshold, you may provide a statutory declaration as evidence of their income.
Rural/regional ranking
For consideration for rural or regional ranking, you will need:
- Your permanent residence postcode
- The state that you moved to for study
- To provide the names and postcodes of the schools you attended for the last two years of your secondary schooling
Other available scholarships
SATAC's participating institutions offer a range of scholarships and grants to help students. Contact the institution for more information about the scholarships on offer. You can find helpful links on SATAC’s Financial Assistance for Students page.