Scholarship Recipients 2024

Adelaide University (AU) Sport and Fitness are proud to announce the scholarship recipients for 2023 in partnership with the University of Adelaide (UoA) and People’s Choice Credit Union.

These prestigious scholarships recognise outstanding student-athletes who have demonstrated exceptional talent, unwavering dedication, and a strong commitment to their respective sports.

Bob Heddle Scholarship - $3000

AWARDED TO LUCAS MILSOM – TABLE TENNIS

Bob Heddle was Director of the University Health Service from 1964-1982. The scholarships are awarded on merit to unspecified sports and acknowledges the contribution to an Adelaide University Sport club. Scholarships are presented to a University of Adelaide student, who not only excel in their chosen sport but also give valuable service to their Adelaide University Sports club. There is one scholarship available. 

Charles Jessop Scholarship - $2000

AWARDED TO JACK PETTMAN - TOUCH

Charlie Jessop was an Adelaide University Sport life member who made significant contributions to the University of Adelaide, AU Sport & the Law faculty. The scholarship is awarded to a student as part of the Arts, Business, Law and Economics Faculty, who not only excels in their chosen sport, but also gives valuable service to their AU Sport club. There is one scholarship available. 

Adelaide University Sport President Scholarships

$2000 awarded to 4 recipients

Awarded to University of Adelaide students in their first year of study, as a financial incentive to join an Adelaide University Sport club. The scholarship holder must make himself/herself available for Adelaide University Sport club matches, including during university holidays, unless special permission is granted by the club and Adelaide University Sport.  The holder may not play for any other club, on loan or temporary transfer, during the three years of the scholarship.  President's scholarships are payable to assist with the payment of compulsory fees, textbooks and sporting equipment, as well as the athlete’s club membership fees for up to three years. 

ADELAIDE UNIVERSITY SPORT AND FITNESS, PEOPLE’S CHOICE CREDIT UNION SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2024

$1000 AWARDED TO 3 X RECIPIENTS 

• Alana Tiller, Adelaide University Sport and Fitness, People’s Choice Credit Union Athlete with a Disability Sports Scholarship 
• Victoria Cholsh, Adelaide University Sport and Fitness, People’s Choice Credit Union Women In Sport Scholarship
• Alice Sabine, Adelaide University Sport and Fitness, People’s Choice Credit Union Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sports Scholarship

Sponsored by People’s Choice Credit Union, these scholarships, totalling three awards of $1,000 each, are dedicated to empowering University of Adelaide students in their pursuit of academic excellence and athletic endeavours.

Congratulations to the Recipients of the University of Adelaide Scholarships

The University of Adelaide Sport

$2500 Awarded to 2 recipients:

Provided by the University of Adelaide, the scholarship benefits two students per year who are undertaking an undergraduate or honours program at the University of Adelaide and who have been identified by the University as members of the Sports Association. The scholarship is available for one year.