The University Scholarships round is now Open

Applications close on Wednesday 21 January 2026 at 5pm

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Are you a Personal Leadership Program graduate about to start tertiary studies?

Youth Opportunities has partnered with The Adam Scott Foundation to fully fund your university degree up to the value of $75,000

Adam Scott Foundation Youth Opportunities University Scholarship

The Adam Scott Foundation was established to create life-changing opportunities for Australian children and youth. Its mission is to support young people by expanding their options and enhancing their educational and career prospects. The Foundation partners with individuals, groups, and charities that share the belief that together, we can make a difference for our youth.

This scholarship is designed for a graduate of the Youth Opportunities Personal Leadership Program who has overcome challenges and is passionate about learning. Recipients of the Adam Scott Foundation Youth Opportunities University Scholarship can choose any undergraduate course at any South Australian university and will receive up to $75,000 of financial support for the duration of their course.

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Eligibility criteria

To be eligible for a University Scholarship, students must:

Be a graduate of the Youth Opportunities Personal Leadership Program.
Be undertaking their first year of study in 2026 at a South Australian-based university.
Provide two referees’ reports.
Provide evidence of financial need (scroll down for information on accepted documents).
Be an Australian citizen.

Selection criteria

Applicants will be assessed based on:

A completed application form.
A personal statement (500 words, max 2 pages) addressing:
- The benefit you will derive from receiving a scholarship and your career aspirations.
- Previous personal or academic challenges you have encountered.
- How you have worked through these challenges to prepare for university studies.

Get in quick! Applications will close on Wednesday 21 January 2026 at 5pm

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How to Apply

To apply for a scholarship, you can choose one of the two options:

Apply online: To apply online, you must first download the referee form and have two referees fill out the form. You cannot save your progress on this form, so make sure you have your two referee reports and financial evidence ready to upload before starting your application. Once you have everything complete and ready to upload, fill out the online application form.
Email your application: Download the PDF application form, along with the two completed referee statements and your evidence of financial need complete it and send it to scholarships@youthopps.com.au.

Applications close on: 21 January 2026

Please ensure your application is complete and submitted on time. If you anticipate any issues meeting the deadline, contact scholarships@youthopps.com.au before the closing date. Late or incomplete applications may only be considered if prior communication has been made.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email scholarships@youthopps.com.au.
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Valid Proof of Financial Need

To be eligible for funding, you must upload a copy of at least one valid evidence of financial need from the list below, as applications without it will not be considered. Items marked with a green tick are valid evidence of financial need, while those marked with a red cross are not and should not be uploaded.

Additional requirements and ongoing eligibility

Recipients of the University Scholarship are required to adhere to several requirements to maintain funding. This is including, but not limited to, the following criteria regarding their studies and commitment to the Adam Scott Foundation and Youth Opportunities:

The recipient must satisfy the following assessments in their studies and commitment to The Adam Scott Foundation and Youth Opportunities;
Completion of a six-month report outlining the educational results and benefits to their chosen career path.
Completion of a 12-month report outlining the educational results and benefits to their chosen career path.
Achievement of a Pass Rate or GPA 4 or greater, depending on whether the recipient is at TAFE or university. If Pass Rate or GPA 4 is not achieved, tutorial support will be considered to improve. Performance below this standard will require a show cause letter, and the recipient to be placed on probation for one semester. Continual academic underperformance will lead to the withdrawal of the scholarship.
Maintain a full-time study load, unless otherwise approved by the Adam Scott Foundation. Any leave of absence from your studies or changes to enrolment (i.e. change of course or provider) must be approved by the Adam Scott Foundation.
The student must present themselves at all times at a high standard, as a representative of the Adam Scott Foundation and Youth Opportunities in the community. They will undertake their studies with a high focus of attention to gain the best possible educational opportunities from the course.
If the student brings the Adam Scott Foundation or Youth Opportunities into disrepute, the scholarship will be immediately ceased.