For Bachelor of Applied Science (Aviation) students in their third or fourth year, with a preference for those experiencing circumstances which impact their study; worth up to $10,000.
Applications for Semester 1 2027 open 1 August 2026
This scholarship provides $10,000 for one year for a full-time enrolled student (part-time enrolled with extenuating circumstances is $5,000).
One scholarship available.
To be eligible for this scholarship you must:
- be an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident or a permanent humanitarian visa holder
- be enrolling full-time in Semester 1 and 2 2027 in either:
- third year of the Bachelor of Applied Science (Aviation) (BP070)
- third or fourth year in the Bachelor of Applied Science (Aviation) / Bachelor of Business (BP284)
- have a minimum of one year of full-time study remaining (or part-time study with extenuating circumstances)
- not be undertaking pilot training
Preference will be given to applicants who are able to demonstrate circumstance(s) that impact your ability to study, or be from an RMIT priority group, such as:
- live with a disability, long-term medical condition, or identify as neurodivergent
- have experienced or currently experiencing significant personal or life difficulties
- have relocated/will be relocating from interstate or a rural or regional area to Melbourne to study at RMIT (check eligibility using the Regional Adjustment Calculator)
- are experiencing financial hardship, for example if you:
- receive a Centrelink/Department of Veterans' Affairs low-income support payment, or
- hold a low-income Centrelink Health Care Card
- are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
- are an early school leaver, mature-age student, or you entered university via a TAFE pathway
- are a current or former refugee
- are from a low socioeconomic (low SES) background
- have recently completed secondary schooling at a SNAP (School Network Access Program) school
The online application form will be made available here when applications open.
Supporting documentation
Depending on your circumstances, you will need to provide different types of evidence and material to support your scholarship application. Applications without supporting documents will not be considered.
Please visit Supporting Your Application for more information.
Application questions
If you are shortlisted for the scholarship, you will be contacted to answer further application questions. Please check the email address you nominate in your scholarship application form at least twice per week. It is expected that the online application will take approximately thirty minutes to complete. The questions are listed below to allow you time to prepare your answers in advance. When you answer these questions, please use your own words, ideas and experiences — we want to hear your voice, not something written by AI or copied from another source.
- What program are you currently studying at RMIT, and why did you choose this program?
- What are your career plans after you finish your studies at RMIT?
- How will your RMIT program help you prepare for this future career?
- How would receiving a scholarship support you to continue and complete your studies at RMIT
Find out more about applying for scholarships.
Applications for Semester 1 2027 open 1 August 2026.
Timely applications: If you submit your Access and Equity Scholarship Application by 31 August 2026, we’ll let you know if we need any additional documentation.
Applications close 2:00pm Tuesday 20 October 2026. No late applications will be accepted.
View the Coursework Scholarships Office’s terms and conditions (PDF, 698KB).
Dr Glenn Baxter was a former Senior Lecturer at RMIT and was instrumental in establishing the curriculum for the Aviation course. Glenn also became a Honorary Research Fellow at the Suan Dusit University, Thailand. Prior to his academic career Glenn spent over 30 years in management roles with several Australian and International Airlines. Since his retirement from RMIT he continued to research and regularly publish journal articles on a range of airport and airline related topics. Glenn had a book published in 2023 on AI-based passenger forecasting utilising six airports throughout the world.
After a life dedicated to Aviation, Glenn unexpectedly died in 2023 at the age of 67. In memory of Glenn and to honour Glenn’s legacy, his sister Julie has established the Dr Glenn Baxter Memorial Scholarship.
Past recipient quote:
“The scholarship has had a really positive impact on both my studies and life. It has eased some of the financial pressure, allowing me to work less, and focus more fully on my coursework and professional development opportunities. Beyond the practical support, it's also been a huge source of motivation to pursue the operational and management side of aviation”. - Noah
Find out how to contact the Coursework Scholarships Office.
Notice to applicants
The scholarship application process is highly competitive with a limited number of scholarships available. Unfortunately, not all eligible applicants will receive one.
Only successful candidates will be notified via email to their RMIT student account.
For information about other financial assistance available to RMIT students, please speak to one of our Student Welfare Advisors.
