Soroptimist International of Adelaide Inc. - The Olive Johnston Travel Award

Overview

College

Not College specific

Opening date

12-07-2026

Closing date

31-07-2026

Scholarship value

Up to $1,000

Scholarship duration

Payment term

Enrolment status

Commencing, Continuing

Student type

Women

Level of Study

Undergraduate, Honours, Postgrad Coursework, Higher Degrees Research

Description

An annual travel award is open for tertiary women seeking to attend a conference or seminar, either face to face or online, which will broaden the applicants' knowledge of their chosen field of study.

Benefits

The Travel Award will be of a monetary sum of up to $1000, or such lesser amount as determined by the Selection Committee, and will be awarded by mid August of the same year, The winner of the award will also win a one year membership to Soroptimist International Adelaide Inc.

Eligibility

The female applicant/s must be at least 18 years of age at the time of making application and a resident of South Australia.
The Travel Award will only be granted for forward projects. Applications can not be made for travel that has already occurred.
The Travel Award cannot be given twice to the same person, but previously unsuccessful candidates are encouraged to re-apply.
Members of Soroptimist International of Adelaide or their close family, cannot apply.

Selection Criteria

Applicants must apply before July 31st to be considered for that year’s Travel Award. If this date falls on a weekend or public holiday, closing date will be 5pm on next working day.
Receipt of applications will be acknowledged shortly after submission.
The project, for which the Travel Award application is made, must be for travel to a meeting, seminar, symposium or conference, either in Australia or overseas, as part of a tertiary course of study. The travel must be to further her studies and/or research. The Selection Committee will consider the extent to which the proposed travel will enhance work/study in the chosen field.
The applicant/s may be requested to provide further information and/or a breakdown of the anticipated expenses associated with the travel.
The Selection Committee may, at its discretion, interview candidates for the Award.
The selection committee may, at its discretion, dispense with any aspect of the eligibility criteria. The decision of the Selection Committee is final. However, the applicant/s will be given feedback if requested.

Conditions of Award

The Award is conditional on the recipient presenting a written report within six months of returning from the travel, and the recipient must also speak at a meeting of Soroptimist International of Adelaide Inc.
The successful applicant is asked to publicly acknowledge Soroptimist International of Adelaide Inc. as the donor of the Award whenever possible

Application Information

Each applicant is asked to complete her application form as attached and to send one hard copy by post and one copy by email to siadelaide@siseap.org

CLOSING JULY 31st 2026

Application Form