Life-changing scholarships

You have the power to change the lives of students and support their study success by donating to our Scholarships.

The impact of scholarships is powerful and enduring. Scholarships change lives, not only for the student, but for their family, the community and future generations.

An RMIT education is open to all, but for many students the cost of an education can prevent them from following their dreams. For first-in-family university students or those who’ve experienced disadvantage, a scholarship is life-changing.

Please help us ensure that education remains accessible for those who need it most. Your financial support allows us to continue our tradition of awarding scholarships to students who are facing social or economic disadvantage.

Like you, we are passionate about helping our future leaders and change-makers rise above hurdles to achieve academic excellence. 

The scholarship took a lot of stress off my shoulders and enabled me to put all my focus on my studies to keep up with my new university life. It gave me the confidence to pursue my dreams and focus on my studies, all thanks to your act of kindness.

-  Mohamed, Bachelor of Engineering Student

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Establish a named scholarship

Establishing a named scholarship is a powerful way to create a legacy.

Undergraduate Scholarships are valued at $10,000 per year for the duration of a student’s degree (usually 3 or 4 years).

Contact us to discuss establishing your named scholarship, and to create a life-changing experience for a student.

Support life-changing scholarships

100% of your gift goes to the area that you choose to support. Gifts over $2 are tax deductible in Australia.

About your donation

RMIT University (ABN 49 781 030 034) is registered as a charity with the ACNC and is endorsed by the Australian Tax Office as a Deductible Gift Recipient. RMIT can accept income tax deductible donations from individuals, corporations, trusts and foundations. An email receipt will be automatically sent to you once your donation has been processed. If you do not receive your receipt within an hour of donating, or if you have questions or would prefer to make your donation over the phone, please contact our Philanthropy Team directly on +61 3 9925 5220 during business hours or email us anytime at giving@rmit.edu.au. Alternatively, you can contact us via mail at RMIT Philanthropy, GPO Box 2476, Melbourne VIC 3001, Australia.

All philanthropic gifts are held in the RMIT Philanthropic Fund which is managed by the Philanthropy Fund Committee in accordance with the University’s legislative and policy requirements, including our Sustainability Policy. Where it is no longer possible, practicable or productive for RMIT to apply a gift strictly in accordance with a donor’s stated original purpose or requirements, the gift will be applied in a way that we consider aligns with the donor’s intentions and the objective they have sought to achieve, through their generous support. 

Donation management

All donations are deposited into the RMIT Philanthropic Fund and invested as per RMIT’s Responsible Investment Principles through our partnership with Russell Investments. The RMIT Philanthropy Fund is managed by the Philanthropy Fund Committee in accordance with the University’s legislative and policy requirements. Interest and earnings generated through investments are directed back into the endowment to support its ongoing success and impact.

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If you are interested in making an impact, please get in touch.

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Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Luwaytini' by Mark Cleaver, Palawa.

aboriginal flag
torres strait flag

Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business.