The Playford Trust has recently opened applications for its prestigious university scholarships and is seeking interest from current Year 12 students who may be planning to embark on a STEM-related university course in 2025.
The Trust, established by a Deed signed by the Premier in 1983, has always enjoyed bi-partisan political support. It operates as a not-for-profit charitable Trust, with a focus on areas of strategic and economic importance to the State.
The scholarships on offer to first-year University students next year include:
- Aerospace Engineering Scholarships – Provided in partnership with the Andy Thomas Foundation, University of Adelaide and UniSA, eight scholarships are available for high-achieving school leavers aiming to commence an engineering degree, majoring in aerospace. Each scholarship is valued at $5,000.
- Resources Sector Engineering Scholarships – Up to 20 scholarships will be provided in partnership with the SA Government and several of the resource companies leading our technological future. Valued at $10,000 a year for two years, with professional development/mentoring opportunities available.
- Rural STEM scholarships – For SA rural and regional students who are planning to study STEM subjects at any of our public universities in 2025. Six scholarships of $5,000 each are available to help cover the additional expenses associated with living and studying in Adelaide.
- Residential scholarships for rural and regional students – Offered in partnership with St Ann’s College and Chartwell’s, for students enrolling to live at St Ann’s Residential College, North Adelaide. Three scholarships of $10,000 are available. One will give preference to students who identify as Indigenous.
- Residential STEM scholarships – Offered in partnership with St Mark’s Residential College, North Adelaide. Two scholarships of $8,000 are available for first-year students enrolling to live at St Mark’s and ready to commence an undergraduate degree studying science, engineering, mathematics, or technology subjects.
- Residential scholarship for rural and regional students – Offered in partnership with Lincoln College, North Adelaide, with preference given to a student from a regional or rural area. One scholarship of $8000 is available to a first-year student, ready to commence an undergraduate degree studying science, engineering, mathematics, or technology subjects.
Applications close 17 January 2025.