SCHOLARSHIP
Ehrenberg Scholarship
The prestigious Ehrenberg Scholarship is awarded annually by the Ehrenberg-Bass Institute to a promising first-year marketing student at the University of South Australia. To be eligible to apply candidates must have graduated in the top 5% of high school students in South Australia.
The winner receives a year’s paid fees and can apply for a paid, part-time position as a Research Assistant at the Ehrenberg-Bass Institute.
The scholarship is designed to acknowledge high achieving marketing students and provide them with exciting opportunities. It provides support for recipients’ studies and engages them in the world-class research taking place at the Ehrenberg-Bass Institute.
Ehrenberg Scholarship Recipients
2025
Mahalia Coggins
Mahalia was awarded the 2025 scholarship as she impressed the panel with a well-rounded extra curricular portfolio, including winning science awards, winning Battle of the Bands, and being an active representative of DebatingSA. She showed enthusiasm for marketing science, and was articulate, thoughtful and considered.
2024
Jack Ryan
Jack was awarded the 2024 scholarship after impressing the selection panel with his interest in science, outstanding academic achievements and his media portfolio of documentaries. He showed enthusiasm for the analytical and creative opportunities offered in a marketing career.
2023
Jonathan Raw
Jessica Tresidder
In 2023, there was a large pool of high achieving, talented candidates. Two in particular, Jonathan and Jessica, impressed the selection panel with their entrepreneurial spirit and passion for marketing.
2022
Alana Consalvo
Among the excellent candidates in 2022 two stood out. Both Alana and Lucy shared a similar story and impressed the panel with their enthusiasm for marketing.
2021
Millie Smith
Millie impressed the panel with her outstanding academic background, winning 16 academic awards and achieving school Dux. She is enthusiastic and articulate, with interest in broader issues such as entrepreneurship and sustainability.
2020
Porsche Lattanzio
Porsche is an articulate, dedicated and inquisitive student. She impressed the panel with her public speaking experience, through her involvement in her school’s leadership and debating teams.
2019
Jarod Walter
Jarod impressed the selection panel with his academic ability and enthusiasm for marketing. During his interview he demonstrated a mature understanding of how business benefits the world and a desire to make positive impact on people’s lives through his career.
2018
Luca Cimmino
The selection panel was impressed by Luca’s preparation for the interview, his professional communication skills and his design and graphics portfolio. Luca’s high work ethic was well rewarded in Year 12. In addition to his academic achievements, Luca was also elected to leadership roles.
2017
Georgia Butterworth
Alexandra Green
Oliver Main
With a large pool of outstanding candidates in 2017 it was astonishingly difficult to choose a winner. The panel decided on an unprecedented number: three scholars.
2016
Danielle Talbot
Danielle demonstrated outstanding academic, work and volunteer history. She confirmed a keen interest in exploring the world of science and marketing. She was also the recipient of one of the University of South Australia 25th Anniversary Excellence Scholarships.
2015
Madeleine Caines
Madeleine was a standout candidate and impressed the selection panel with her entrepreneurial flair, having already started several small businesses while at high school. She achieved outstanding results in her Year 12 studies, excelling in the areas of psychology, mathematics and English.
2014
Gemma Clancy
Gemma made a lasting impression on the interview panel with her outstanding academic results and extracurricular involvement in addition to her interest in developing marketing knowledge and skills to benefit not-for-profit organisations.
2013
Eliza Inglis
Eliza impressed the interview panel with her outstanding ATAR score of 99.0 and her final year research project which investigated brands and marketing. She demonstrated a keen interest in understanding the theory behind brand growth and buyer behaviour.
2012
Kirsten Victory
Kirsten impressed the selection panel with her excellent academic record including studies in communication and psychology. She demonstrated a passion for the field of market research and has aspirations to help local and global organisations grow and improve marketing strategies.
2011
Emma Primett
Sarah Burton
Two scholarships were awarded in 2011 to promising students Sarah and Emma who both achieved outstanding ATAR scores of 99.8 and 98.2 respectively. Both candidates aspired to careers in the marketing field and demonstrated a readiness to make the most of their undergraduate studies.
2010
Ella Ward
Ella was awarded the 2010 scholarship after impressing the interview panel with her outstanding academic achievements in both language and science-based subjects. She demonstrated a keen interest in the field of marketing as an area of study with lots of future opportunities and where knowledge was developing.
2009
Terri Harding
Terri was awarded the scholarship based on her outstanding academic achievements and extracurricular activities which included business studies and performing arts while also volunteering with organisations such as the Mary Magdalene Centre.
2007
Kellie Loveless & Jana Fielke
Kellie & Jana were both awarded a scholarship in 2007 after they showed outstanding qualities and a potential for excellence via the strength of their academic achievements and experience gained from a wide range of extracurricular activities.
2006
Scott Reynolds
2005-2001
L-R: Nicole Hartnett (2005), Ryan Manuel (2001), Katherine Anderson (2004), Lisa Liashenko (2003) & Daniela Cavuoto (2002).
Missing: Liz Gunner (2003)
Over the last two decades, there’s been an explosion in marketing science, primarily led by Australia’s groundbreaking and globally lauded Ehrenberg-Bass Institute for Marketing Science, based at the University of South Australia (now Adelaide University).
- CEO Magazine, 12th June 2024