You must submit an online, written application (applications open on 22nd June 2026 and close on Sunday, 9th August 2026.
The Award ceremony is on Friday, 9th October 2026, and finalists should be available in person, but we understand this is not always possible.
You must submit an online, written application (applications open on 22nd June 2026 and close on Sunday, 9th August 2026.
The Award ceremony is on Friday, 9th October 2026, and finalists should be available in person, but we understand this is not always possible.
There are:
Recognises a students’ exceptional academic results combined with their contributions outside their academics. It is open to students across different types of studies:
Recognises a students’ involvement and contribution to the South Australian community, including their personal growth and outcomes.
Highlights the support and/or advocacy students’ have provided for their fellow international students over the past 12 months.
It is open to international graduates who completed their studies at a South Australian Institution:
Recognises the work of student associations to deliver events or initiatives to support their peers and enhance their experience in South Australia.
Nominated by an international student or graduate. This award recognises an organisation business in South Australia that employs international students or graduates in casual, part-time or fulltime employment.
There are:
Recognises a students’ exceptional academic results combined with their contributions outside their academics. It is open to students across different types of studies:
Recognises a students’ involvement and contribution to the South Australian community, including their personal growth and outcomes.
Highlights the support and/or advocacy students’ have provided for their fellow international students over the past 12 months.
It is open to international graduates who completed their studies at a South Australian Institution:
Recognises the work of student associations to deliver events or initiatives to support their peers and enhance their experience in South Australia.
Nominated by an international student or graduate. This award recognises an organisation business in South Australia that employs international students or graduates in casual, part-time or fulltime employment.
It is about recognition but our past winners have loved that there are actual prizes!
1. Each award recipient will receive an award certificate recognising their achievement.
2. The winner in each individual award category will receive $500 cash prize.
3. Highly Commended award recipients will receive $200 cash prize.
4. Student Association of the year will receive $500 cash prize.
5. Employer of the Year will receive a trophy and the nominator (student or graduate) will receive $200 cash prize.
6. The recipient of the International Student of the Year will receive $2,500 cash prize.
It is about recognition but our past winners have loved that there are actual prizes!
1. Each award recipient will receive an award certificate recognising their achievement.
2. The winner in each individual award category will receive $500 cash prize.
3. Highly Commended award recipients will receive $200 cash prize.
4. Student Association of the year will receive $500 cash prize.
5. Employer of the Year will receive a trophy and the nominator (student or graduate) will receive $200 cash prize.
6. The recipient of the International Student of the Year will receive $2,500 cash prize.
1. Nominees for Academic Excellence, Community Engagement, Peer Support and Student Association of the Year must be;
a) current international students, enrolled in a South Australian education institution that is a member of StudyAdelaide.
b) currently studying or have completed a course within the last six months.
2. Nominees for Alumni must have completed a qualification from a South Australian Institution that is a member of StudyAdelaide.
a) Rising Star Alumni applicants must have completed their studies with a South Australian institution and have less than three (3) years professional experience (3 years experiences includes any professional experience prior to and after completing their qualification).
b) Outstanding Alumni applicants must have completed their studies with a South Australian institution and have more than three (3) years professional experience (3 years experiences includes any professional experience prior to and after completing their qualification).
3. Nominations for Employer of the Year can be completed by either currently enrolled international students or graduates who completed a qualification from a South Australian Institution that is a member of StudyAdelaide. The employer must be located in South Australia.
4. Nominations for individual awards must be written by the student/graduate applying for the award.
5. Nominations for Student Association of the Year must be submitted by the student association leadership team
6. Previous winners are welcome to apply again; however, they may not apply in the same category in which they previously won. Applicants who were awarded Highly Commended may reapply in the same category.
7. Applicants can apply in more than one category but must submit a separate application for each category.
8. All nomination information, photos and supporting material submitted may be used and distributed by StudyAdelaide for media and promotional purposes.
9. All nomination information, photos and supporting material may be shared with the institution referenced in the application for their own promotional purposes.
10. Nominees agree to participate in media publicity and promotion associated with the awards, including the use of photos submitted in the application process, or taken at the awards presentation ceremony.
11. Finalists should be available and endeavour to attend the award ceremony on Friday, 9th October 2026 (inability to attend does not disqualify entry).
1. The selection of winners is undertaken by a specialist judging panel convened by StudyAdelaide.
2. The judges reserve the right to verify the content provided in any of the applications received.
3. Members of the judging panel will maintain the confidentiality of the content of each application, unless consent is given by the nominee to do otherwise.
4. StudyAdelaide reserves the right to not award the full complement of awards in any one year, if it is determined that the criteria have not been fully met.
5. The judges’ decisions are final and no further correspondence will be entered into.
All correspondence should be directed to:
Alessandra Francia
Student Engagement Manager
StudyAdelaide Level 1, 26 Franklin St Adelaide, SA 5000
📞 Phone: 08 8226 0022
📩 Email: [email protected]
1. Nominees for Academic Excellence, Community Engagement, Peer Support and Student Association of the Year must be;
a) current international students, enrolled in a South Australian education institution that is a member of StudyAdelaide.
b) currently studying or have completed a course within the last six months.
2. Nominees for Alumni must have completed a qualification from a South Australian Institution that is a member of StudyAdelaide.
a) Rising Star Alumni applicants must have completed their studies with a South Australian institution and have less than three (3) years professional experience (3 years experiences includes any professional experience prior to and after completing their qualification).
b) Outstanding Alumni applicants must have completed their studies with a South Australian institution and have more than three (3) years professional experience (3 years experiences includes any professional experience prior to and after completing their qualification).
3. Nominations for Employer of the Year can be completed by either currently enrolled international students or graduates who completed a qualification from a South Australian Institution that is a member of StudyAdelaide. The employer must be located in South Australia.
4. Nominations for individual awards must be written by the student/graduate applying for the award.
5. Nominations for Student Association of the Year must be submitted by the student association leadership team
6. Previous winners are welcome to apply again; however, they may not apply in the same category in which they previously won. Applicants who were awarded Highly Commended may reapply in the same category.
7. Applicants can apply in more than one category but must submit a separate application for each category.
8. All nomination information, photos and supporting material submitted may be used and distributed by StudyAdelaide for media and promotional purposes.
9. All nomination information, photos and supporting material may be shared with the institution referenced in the application for their own promotional purposes.
10. Nominees agree to participate in media publicity and promotion associated with the awards, including the use of photos submitted in the application process, or taken at the awards presentation ceremony.
11. Finalists should be available and endeavour to attend the award ceremony on Friday, 9th October 2026 (inability to attend does not disqualify entry).
1. The selection of winners is undertaken by a specialist judging panel convened by StudyAdelaide.
2. The judges reserve the right to verify the content provided in any of the applications received.
3. Members of the judging panel will maintain the confidentiality of the content of each application, unless consent is given by the nominee to do otherwise.
4. StudyAdelaide reserves the right to not award the full complement of awards in any one year, if it is determined that the criteria have not been fully met.
5. The judges’ decisions are final and no further correspondence will be entered into.
All correspondence should be directed to:
Alessandra Francia
Student Engagement Manager
StudyAdelaide Level 1, 26 Franklin St Adelaide, SA 5000
📞 Phone: 08 8226 0022
📩 Email: [email protected]
Successful applicants will be notified by Friday, 25th September 2026 and invited to attend the award ceremony on Friday, 9th October 2026. Unsuccessful applicants will also be notified by Friday, 25th September 2026.
To apply for the 2026 StudyAdelaide International Student Awards. Please follow the steps listed below to create your 2026 award application account and apply for this year's awards.
Best of luck!
All award queries are to be directed to:
Alessandra Francia
Student Engagement Manager
[email protected] or 08 8226 0022
To apply for the 2026 StudyAdelaide International Student Awards. Please follow the steps listed below to create your 2026 award application account and apply for this year's awards.
Best of luck!
All award queries are to be directed to:
Alessandra Francia
Student Engagement Manager
[email protected] or 08 8226 0022
