OpenFieldSAIBT Early Bird & Academic Merit Pathway Bursary
Tuition assistance bursary awarded to incoming international students enrolling in diploma pathway programs leading into the University of South Australia.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Successful completion of Year 12 or equivalent with minimum 70% average
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 5.5 to 6.0 overall
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Acceptance of admission offer before designated early bird date
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee contacts
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- AUD $2,500 tuition fee discount awarded toward diploma tuition fees
- Application fee
- AUD $0
- Tuition / joining costs
- AUD $31,200 total program fee (reduced by bursary)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 31, 2027 (Trimester 1 2027)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official South Australian Institute of Business & Technology documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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