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If you are an international student, the Australia Awards Scholarship (AAS) can financially help to support your study or research at RMIT.
Eligibility
To be eligible for this scholarship you must:
- be an international student
- be a citizen of any Australia Awards Scholarship participating country
- meet the general and country specific eligibility criteria as listed in the Australia Awards Scholarship Handbook.
Value and benefits
The Australia Awards Scholarship is funded by the Australian Government offering the next generation of global leaders an opportunity to undertake study, research and professional development.
The study and research opportunities provided by the scholarship develop skills and knowledge for individuals to drive change and contribute to the development outcomes of their own country.
The value of the scholarship varies depending on your country but the following benefits include:
- full tuition fees
- a fortnightly stipend
- one-off establishment allowance
- Introductory Academic Program (IAP)
- single Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) and other expenses
Please visit the Australia Awards Scholarship for country specific details.
Priority areas and RMIT programs
- Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)
- Bachelor of Criminal Justice
- Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology)
- Bachelor of Psychology
- Bachelor of Legal and Dispute Studies
- Bachelor of Criminology and Psychology
- Bachelor of Youth Work and Youth Studies
- Bachelor of International Studies
- Master of Social Work
- Master of Public Policy
- Master of Justice and Criminology
- Master of Global Studies
- Master of Social Science (Global, Urban & Social Studies)
- PhD (Global, Urban & Social Studies)
- Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques
- Diploma of Laboratory Technology
- Diploma of Nursing
- Associate Degree in Health Sciences
- Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)
- Bachelor of Laboratory Medicine (Honours)
- Bachelor of Nursing
- Bachelor of Biomedical Science
- Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Graduate Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety
- Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing
- Master of Clinical Psychology
- Master of Biotechnology
- Master of Laboratory Medicine
- Master of Occupational Health and Safety
- Master of Science (Psychology)
- Master of Science (Medical Radiations Science)
- Master of Science (Digital Health)
- Master of Science (Medical Science)
- Master of Applied Science (Health & Medical Physics)
- Master of Engineering (Biomedical Engineering)
- PhD (Psychology)
- PhD (Digital Health)
- PhD (Medical Science)
- PhD (Applied Biology & Biotechnology)
- PhD (Biomedical Engineering)
- Diploma of Information Technology
- Associate Degree in Information Technology
- Bachelor of Business
- Bachelor of Computer Science
- Bachelor of Software Engineering
- Bachelor of Information Technology
- Bachelor of Data Science
- Bachelor of Engineering (Computer and Network Engineering) (Honours)
- Bachelor of Engineering (Electronic and Computer Systems Engineering) (Honours)
- Master of Project Management
- Master of Business Information Technology
- Master of Cyber Security
- Master of Information Technology
- Master of Engineering (Telecommunication and Network Engineering)
- Master of Science (Computer Science)
- PhD (Computer Science)
- PhD (Business Information Systems)
- Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
- Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural)
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Project Management) (Honours)
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Construction Management) (Honours)
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Surveying) (Honours)
- Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Infrastructure) (Honours)
- Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning (Honours)
- Bachelor of Landscape Architectural Design
- Bachelor of Environmental Science
- Bachelor of Environmental Science/Bachelor of Environment and Society
- Master of Urban Planning and Environment
- Master of Urban Design
- Master of Supply Chain and Logistics Management
- Master of Engineering (Aerospace)
- Master of Science (Aviation)
- Master of Engineering (Civil Engineering)
- Master of Engineering (Environmental Engineering)
- Master of Project Management
- Master of Engineering (Civil Engineering)
- PhD (Civil Engineering)
- PhD (Supply Chain Logistics)
- Bachelor of Business
- Bachelor of Business Professional Practice
- Master of Property
- Master of Analytics
- Master of Statistics and Operations Research
- Master of Business Administration
- Master of Commerce
- Master of Finance
- Master of Human Resource Management
- Master of International Business
- Master of Professional Accounting
- Master of Supply Chain and Logistics Management
- Master of Business Information Technology
- Doctor of Philosophy (Accountancy)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Business Information Systems)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Business)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Economics, Finance & Marketing)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Supply Chain Logistics)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Management)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Law)
How to apply
- Check on the scholarship application opening and closing dates and participating countries.
- Refer to the scholarship eligibility criteria and your country’s priority areas of study.
- From the priority areas of study, choose the RMIT program you would like to study.
- Complete your scholarship application.
If you are successful for the scholarship, you will be notified by the Australia Awards office in your country. The Australia Awards office will then apply on your behalf so you need not apply directly to us. Once you have accepted your scholarship, your Student Contact Officer (SCO) will be in touch with you shortly to ensure your transition to RMIT is as smooth as possible.
Support for Australia Awards Scholarships recipients
To help you transition to life and study in Melbourne, we have custom designed an Introductory Academic Program (IAP) covering:
- Getting to know RMIT and Melbourne
- Cross-cultural adaptation
- Academic skills
You are required to attend this program before formal studies to assist with adapting to your new surroundings.
Your Student Contact Officer (SCO) can provide the following information or support for AAS recipients:
- Welcome pack
- Arrival services/ Airport Pickup
- Temporary accommodation
- Bank account set-up
- Academic support
- Family support
- Travel arrangements
- Return home briefing
- Completion ceremony
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Further information
For more information on these scholarships, please refer to our Australia Awards at RMIT brochure. Alternatively, email us at aus.awards@rmit.edu.au.
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