Coursework scholarships open this month

Coursework scholarships open this month

RMIT Scholarships currently open this month for certificate IV, diploma, advanced diploma, associate degree, bachelor and postgraduate (coursework) students.

Main application and offer periods
Semester 1 2027 Applications will be open from 1 August 2026 and will close at 2pm 20 October 2026.

Offers are expected to commence from 23 December 2026 until 31 March 2027.

Note: Accommodation offers are expected to commence in early December 2026.
Semester 2 2027 Applications will be open from 15 May 2027 and will close at 2pm 15 June 2027.
Offers are expected to commence from 29 June 2027 until 31 July 2027.
Outside main application periods A small selection of coursework scholarships open and close at other times throughout the year. Check the Scholarships open this month tab for available opportunities.

The scholarships listed under the Open this month tab include information about both Study level and Who can apply.

Study level refers to the program level(s) that are eligible for the scholarship.

Who can apply refers to the citizenship type(s) that are eligible for the scholarship.

Study level
 Vocational education = VE

Certificate IV

Diploma

Advanced Diploma
Undergraduate degrees = UGRD

Associate Degree

Bachelor's Degree (including honours)
Postgraduate by coursework programs = PGRD 

Graduate Certificate

Graduate Diploma

Master's by Coursework

Juris Doctor
Who can apply
 AUS = Australian citizen
PR = Australian permanent resident
PHV = Australian permanent humanitarian visa holder
NZ = New Zealand citizen
AS = Asylum seeker
INT = International student visa holder

View the individual scholarship for specific program eligibility.

Scholarships marked with ^ all use the same Semester 2 2026 Access & Equity Scholarship Application. You can submit one application to be considered for all scholarships marked with ^, provided you meet the eligibility criteria.  

Scholarship
Value
Study level and who can apply
Opening date
Closing date

Commonwealth Prac Payment (CPP)

For Bachelor/Master of Education, Nursing or Social Work students undertaking mandatory full-time practicum placements

 up to $338.60 per week

Study level

UGRD, PGRD

 Now open 14 December 2026

Who can apply

AUS, PHV, PR, NZ

Aboriginal Social and Emotional Wellbeing Scholarship

For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students working, or intending to work in the social and emotional well-being workforce, enrolled in related programs

 up to $180,246

Study level

UGRD, PGRD

 Now open 5 July 2026

Who can apply

AUS, PR

Career Success WIL Grant

The Career Success WIL Grant offers financial support to eligible bachelor's degree students with a confirmed WIL placement in 2026, experiencing financial hardship through loss of income, or are Centrelink/DVA low-income benefit recipients

 $1,000

Study level

UGRD

 Now open Applications may close at any time

Who can apply

AUS, PHV, PR

Indigenous Resource Grant

For Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students to assist with various costs that may impede the continuation of study

 See the scholarship website for funding details

Study level

VE, UGRD, PGRD

 Now open Applications may close at any time

Who can apply

AUS

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