GJK Facility Services Scholarship

This scholarship provides up to $10,000 per annum for up to three years.

One scholarship available.

To be eligible for this scholarship you must:

• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, an Australian permanent resident or permanent humanitarian visa holder
• be enrolling full-time in Semester 1 and 2 2027 in a science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) bachelor degree
• have at least one year of full-time study left
• be able to demonstrate circumstance(s) that impact your ability your ability to study, or be from an RMIT priority group, including:
  • living 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

Preference will be given to applicants who:

1. Identify as a woman studying in an RMIT identified gender under-represented program
2. Need to relocate/have relocated from a rural/regional/interstate location to study at RMIT
3. Demonstrate financial hardship

It is preferred that you apply direct to RMIT for this scholarship. 

Direct to RMIT applications

The online application form will be made available here when applications open. 

VTAC applications

Apply online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) website (www.vtac.edu.au).

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.

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 for Semester 1 2027 close 2:00pm Tuesday 20 October 2026. No late applications will be accepted.

View the Coursework Scholarships Office’s terms and conditions (PDF, 698KB).

GJK Facility Services aims to support environmental science/engineering students who have demonstrated achievement, leadership skills and have a passion for sustainability and energy management.

GJK Facility Services is a multi-disciplinary business, employing over 2,500 people across Australia and New Zealand. They provide services to ensure facilities are always looking their best. The type of work they are involved with includes cleaning, maintenance, restoration, hygiene services, waste management and pest control.

Past recipient quote:

“The scholarship allowed me to focus on my degree as I was fully supporting myself. Having moved to Melbourne with the cost of living. it allowed my mental health to improve as I was constantly stressed about money and couldn't put my best into my degree.” Bachelor of Engineering (Aerospace Engineering) (Honours) student

Find out how to contact the Coursework Scholarships Office.