Australia Awards Scholarships

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:

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

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.

Contact

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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.