Support to undertake a business degree

The Adam Scott Foundation Business Scholarship is for students who have overcome adversities in their life, are passionate about business and may also have an interest in sport.

The scholarship is for payment of the student contribution charges (CSP/HECS).

Key points

Targeted to

Students commencing a business degree

Value

Covers student contribution charges (HECS)

Level of study

Undergraduate

Apply by

4 pm Tuesday 28 January 2025

Scholarship details

To be eligible, you must:

  • be an Australian citizen
  • have applied for or been accepted into one of the below programs in 2025:
    • Bachelor of Business
    • Bachelor of International Tourism and Hotel Management
    • Bachelor of Sport Development
    • Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Government and International Relations
    • Bachelor of International Tourism and Hotel Management/Bachelor of Business
    • Bachelor of Advanced Business (Honours)
  • not have previously completed a bachelor degree or higher-level award
  • undertake full-time studies (consideration for part-time studies may be approved by the Adam Scott Foundation).

You can apply for this scholarship via our scholarship application process.

Application information

We use the following sections of the application to consider you for this scholarship:

Study details

  • Secondary Education History: Academic merit.
  • Program preference.

Achievements

  • Referee details: (Optional) one academic referee, such as a schoolteacher or principal, plus one character referee, such as a person from your community or workplace.

Statements

To give yourself the best chance, we recommend you complete both personal statements.

  • Personal statement: In 500 words or less, cover your career goals, community involvement and how this scholarship would benefit you.
  • Challenges statement: In 250 words or less, cover challenges you've faced or overcome.
  • Supporting documentation: You must upload the following;
    • current CV.

Please upload the following formats only: PDF, Word, JPEG or Excel. We cannot guarantee other formats will be accepted.

Value

The scholarship covers 100% student contribution charges (HECS), tuition fees, for the program for which this scholarship was awarded.

Payment

Payments to the recipient's student contribution charges (HECS) are made prior to census date, subject to the recipient satisfying scholarship terms and conditions.

To remain eligible for the scholarship, recipients will be required to:

  • remain enrolled at Griffith University in the program for which the scholarship was awarded
  • maintain a pass rate of GPA 4 or above
  • maintain a full-time study load (unless otherwise approved by the Adam Scott Foundation)
  • gain approval from the Adam Scott Foundation for any leave of absence from university studies
  • provide a report at the end of each trimester, for the first year of study, that outlines the educational results and scholarship benefits for how the scholarship has benefited them in their chosen career (subsequent years require only one report at the end of each year, until completion of study. Reports are to be forwarded to the Adam Scott Foundation)
  • at all times, present themselves to the high standards befitting the representation of the Adam Scott Foundation in the community (should recipients bring the Adam Scott Foundation into disrepute, the scholarship will be terminated immediately)
  • agree to be approached by Adam Scott Foundation to undertake additional promotional and external activities.

Applications, including referee reports, must be completed and submitted by the closing date.

Offers are made via email.

Applicants will be shortlisted and be required to attend an interview.

Griffith University reserves the right to withdraw an advertised scholarship at any time.

Donor details

"For a number of years now, I have envisaged creating a structure that will allow me to assist various youth groups that need help," says professional Australian golfer Adam Scott.

"As I have travelled the world playing professional golf and experiencing many favourable situations, it has also become apparent to me just how many people are suffering, disadvantaged and lacking opportunity."

Adam says he was fortunate to be offered the opportunity of following his chosen career path, but not everyone has that fortune.

"I believe that the giving of an opportunity may be one of the greatest gifts of all, be that an opportunity for a single experience to a sick child, to a chance to follow a dream that may otherwise be unattainable," he says.

Start your application

We've put together a checklist to ensure you make the most of your scholarship application. Once you have all the information and documentation needed, you can create an account in or login to our scholarships system and submit your application.

Get in touch

If you have a question, need some help with your scholarship application, or would like to make a donation, feel free to contact us.