Our scholarship program aims to help students make the most of their studies, achieve their potential and contribute to South Australia's knowledge, skills and research base. 


Phase 1:  Applications open 4 August and close 16 September 2022

Playford Trust / Clean Seas Scholarship – 1 scholarship, $10,000 a year for two years (New in 2023)

For a student commencing third year of undergraduate studies and looking to undertake a fourth year of study in aquaculture. Applicants must be able to undertake paid work placements (a total of 8-10 weeks) in the summer vacations before their third- and fourth-year studies commence. Placements may be at the Clean Seas fish breeding and production facility in Arno Bay.

Playford Trust / Codan Scholarship – 1 $10,000 scholarship

For a student commencing third year, fourth year or Honours, studying electronic engineering, signal processing or physics and with an interest in sensing systems. The recipient will have the opportunity to undertake paid work experience.

Playford Trust / Nyrstar Scholarships – 4 scholarships, $10,000 a year for two years

For students commencing third yearin chemical, mechanical or electrical engineering. Students must be able to undertake a paid work placement (8-12 weeks) at Nyrstar’s Port Pirie Smelter over the summer vacation. Placements take place before third year or fourth year studies commence.

Playford Trust / SA Power Networks – 1 $7,000 scholarship

For a student in their final year of electrical engineering studying in the field of power engineering or asset management. The recipient will have the opportunity to undertake work experience.

Playford Trust / WSP Engineering Scholarship – 1 $7,000 scholarship

For a student in Honours or fourth year civil, structural, mechanical or electrical engineering. Students must be able to complete a flexible work placement for up to six weeks. The recipient will have the opportunity for an ongoing paid internship and future employment.

Playford Trust / AusIMM Minerals Industry Scholarships – 3 $9,000 scholarships

For students entering a full-time Honours year in geoscience or fourth year in mining engineering, chemical engineering (minerals processing) or environmental engineering. Scholarships are supported by the Adelaide branch of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM). Applications are made through the AusIMM Education Endowment Fund (EEF).


To find out more and apply visit: https://playfordtrust.com.au/scholarships-and-awards/

Applications close 16 September 2022