Rural Residential Scholarship  ** NEW in 2025 **

Playford Trust
Lincoln College Residential Scholarship – 1st year

The Playford Trust, in partnership with Lincoln College, offers a scholarship for a student enrolling at Lincoln College, a university residential college for students studying in Adelaide.

One scholarship is available to a first-year student, ready to commence an undergraduate degree studying science, engineering, mathematics, or technology subjects at one of South Australia’s public universities.  The aim is to help students overcome the practical and financial disadvantages associated with living away from home.

The scholarship will provide financial support to a high-achieving and motivated South Australian student to make the most of their studies, achieve their potential and contribute to South Australia’s knowledge, skills and research base.

The successful recipient will receive a contribution towards their residential costs at Lincoln College to the value of $8000.

 

 

Access our online application platform here

Selection Criteria

The scholarship will be awarded on academic merit with due regard for financial need, character and community contribution.

The Playford Trust will consider nominations from students enrolled at Lincoln College.

Applicants must be:

  • ready to commence an undergraduate degree studying science, engineering, mathematics or technology subjects at one of South Australia’s public universities
  • an Australian citizen or a holder of a permanent resident visa who is a resident of South Australia
  • intending to spend a significant part of their career in South Australia, or be likely to provide a benefit to the State
  • able to provide an excellent academic record and show potential for high achievement.  Allowance can be made for practical and other disadvantages due to remoteness from Adelaide
  • of good character. Preference will be given to students who display leadership potential. This could include your involvement in community, charity, sporting or special interest organisations, or any other relevant personal achievements.

Preference will be given to a student living in a regional or rural area.