2026 Peter Torjul Regional and Rural Student Scholarship at Flinders University

Flinders University has established this scholarship to support regional and rural SA and NT students studying undergraduate courses in STEM focussing on the defence industry. The scholarship is named to honour the late Peter Torjul, who worked tirelessly for over 30 years to create educational pathways for students to Flinders.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Interview Process
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineJanuary 5, 2026
• Value$7,500
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorFlinders University
• Eligible CountryAustralia , New Zealand

Benefits

The scholarship is valued at $7,500 per annum for up to four years. The scholarship will be paid in instalments of $3,750 each semester, subject to the recipient maintaining eligibility.

Requirements

Scholarship applicants must meet the following criteria:

• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident of Australia or permanent humanitarian visa holder; and
• be applying via SATAC to commence an eligible undergraduate course in STEM focussing on the defence industry at Flinders University as a Commonwealth Supported student; and
• have their first preference to an eligible Flinders course; and
• have completed year 12 in the year prior to commencing University study; and
• be a permanent resident of South Australia or the Northern Territory; and
• be in receipt of means-tested government payments, or can demonstrate financial hardship or be from a Low SES school*.and
• have a permanent home address in Inner or Outer Regional, Remote or Very Remote Australia as defined by the Australian Standard Geographic Classification (ASGC) classifications 2-5.

Selection Process

Selection will be awarded based on academic merit, using the applicant’s university entrance score. Selection of the candidate(s) will be made at the same time as the main round of University admission offers in accordance with procedures approved by the Director, Student Administration based on SATAC application data If the scholarship quota is not filled in the main round of offers, the University may decide to offer scholarships to students in subsequent rounds.(Note, the main round is usually held in the January of the admission year).

Application Deadline

How To Apply

For more details, visit Flinders University Scholarship webpage