Kapitol Group Scholarship

Kapitol Group is one of Australia’s fastest-growing design and construction companies. This scholarship provides construction management students with financial assistance but also an amazing opportunity to undertake paid work experience across Kapitol’s diverse portfolio of construction projects.

The scholarship provides:

• $10,000 for one year
• An opportunity for paid work during the vacation period
• An opportunity to undertake a paid cadetship.

Note: The Kapitol Group Scholarship is regarded as taxable income under taxation legislation as there is an opportunity to undertake paid work with the donor. We recommend that you obtain taxation advice from an accountant or the Australian Tax Office regarding this scholarship.

To be eligible for this scholarship you must:

• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, an Australian permanent resident, or a permanent humanitarian visa holder
• be enrolling full-time in your second, third or fourth year of study in the Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours) (BH114) in Semester 1 and 2 2027
• have a Grade Point Average (GPA) to date of 2.7 or higher at the end of Semester 2 2026
• be able to demonstrate circumstance(s) that impact 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
• be willing to participate in a paid cadetship at Kapitol Group
• be willing to participate in paid vacation work at Kapitol Group
• be willing to participate in an interview with a representative of Kapitol Group, if shortlisted^*. 

^*RMIT has a great range of online career support resources available including a prepare for interviews section. Here you can upload your CV and practice mock interview questions. Visit RMIT’s online career support for how to prepare for interviews.

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.

You will need:

• A cover letter (no more than 1 page) describing why you would like to work for Kapitol Group
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) or resume no more than two pages in length. Visit the RMIT’s Careers team online resources for building your own resume (CV): https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/careers-opportunities/jobs-careers-employability/online-career-support

Please visit Supporting Your Application for more information.

Application questions

It is expected that the online application will take approximately thirty minutes to complete. The main application questions are listed below to allow you time to prepare your answers in advance prior to starting the online application.

• Why do you love construction?
• Tell us a bit about yourself, what are your personal values?
• In what area of construction do you see the most opportunity for innovation and change?
• What are your future plans and career aspirations?
• How do you intend to use this scholarship and how will it assist you to achieve academic success?
• Would you be willing to participate in paid work as part of your scholarship and if so, what would you like to achieve from this experience?

Find out more about applying for scholarships.

Applications for Semester 1 2027 open 1 February 2027.

Applications for Semester 1 2027 close 11:59pm Wednesday 31 March 2027. No late applications will be accepted.

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

 

Kapitol is a tech and innovation driven construction company based in Melbourne set to out-pace and disrupt the industry. As one of Australia’s fastest-growing design and construct enterprises, it proudly combines a fresh approach with decades of expertise. The result is smarter, safer, more agile building solutions, a diverse portfolio including commercial, residential and education projects, and an award-winning workplace culture.

Coursework Scholarships Office.