The University of Adelaide in Australia is offering the Global Academic Excellence Scholarship 2025 to outstanding international students, including Nigerians, who are commencing an undergraduate or postgraduate program.
This merit-based scholarship offers a 50% tuition fee reduction for the entire duration of the program and is awarded to the top-performing applicants from each country.
Scholarship Overview
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Host Institution: University of Adelaide
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Country: Australia
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Level: Undergraduate & Postgraduate (Coursework)
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Scholarship Type: Partial (50% tuition fee waiver)
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Eligible Countries: All, including Nigeria
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Application Deadline: Rolling admissions – Apply before program deadline for 2025 intake
Scholarship Value
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50% reduction in tuition fees for the entire duration of the degree
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Awarded automatically to the top 5% of students per faculty based on academic merit
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Valid for most study fields
Eligibility Criteria
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Must be an international student (non-Australian citizen or resident)
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Applying for a Bachelor’s or Master’s by coursework
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Must meet the University’s entry and English language requirements
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Must have excellent academic results (e.g. distinction average or above)
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Must be applying as a new student (not currently enrolled)
Available Fields of Study
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Engineering, Computer & Mathematical Sciences
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Health & Medical Sciences
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Arts, Law & Business
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Sciences
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Agriculture, Food & Wine
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Architecture, Design & Planning
Required Documents
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Academic transcripts and graduation certificates
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Valid passport
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English language proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL/Duolingo or equivalent)
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Personal statement (optional for some courses)
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Resume/CV (for postgraduate applicants)
How to Apply
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Apply for an eligible degree program at the University of Adelaide:
https://international.adelaide.edu.au/admissions -
You’ll be automatically considered for the Global Academic Excellence Scholarship — no separate application is required.
Tip: Ensure your academic transcripts are strong. If your grades place you in the top 5% of your graduating class, this scholarship gives you a great chance to study in Australia with half the tuition covered.