Main application and offer periods |
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| Semester 2 2026 | Applications will be open from 15 May 2026 and will close at 2pm 15 June 2026. |
| Offers are expected to commence from 29 June 2026 until 31 July 2026. | |
| Semester 1 2027 | Applications will be open from 1 August 2026 and will close at 2pm 20 October 2026. |
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Offers are expected to commence from 23 December 2026 until 31 March 2027. Note: Accommodation offers are expected to commence in early December 2026. |
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| 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) |
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| 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. When applications are open, 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 |
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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 |
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Who can apply AUS, PHV, PR, NZ |
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For students undertaking an international mobility activity for credit, who can demonstrate circumstances which impact their study |
up to $3,500 |
Study level UGRD, PGRD |
Now open | 14 May 2026 |
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Who can apply AUS, PHV, PR, NZ |
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Hacer Women in Construction Scholarship For women studying construction or project management, or energy efficient and sustainable building |
$7,000 and a paid position in the Hacer 2-year Graduate program |
Study level UGRD, PGRD |
Now open | 7 June 2026 |
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Who can apply AUS, PHV, PR, NZ |
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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 |
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Who can apply AUS, PR |
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^ Andreas Florez Music Equity Scholarship For Bachelor of Arts (Music Industry) students who can demonstrate circumstances which impact their study |
up to $5,000 |
Study level UGRD |
15 May 2026 | 2pm 15 June 2026 |
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Who can apply AUS, PHV, PR, NZ |
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^ Halim Family Women in Science Scholarship For STEM students who identify as a woman and can demonstrate circumstances which impact their study |
up to $20,000 |
Study level UGRD |
15 May 2026 | 2pm 15 June 2026 |
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Who can apply AUS, PHV, PR, NZ |
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^ Indigenous Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarship (ICAS) For Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander undergraduate degree and postgraduate by coursework students from interstate or rural/regional Victoria |
up to $49,000 |
Study level UGRD, PGRD |
15 May 2026 | 2pm 15 June 2026 |
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Who can apply AUS |
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^ Indigenous Commonwealth Education Scholarships (ICES) For Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander undergraduate degree and postgraduate by coursework students |
up to $49,000 |
Study level UGRD, PGRD |
15 May 2026 | 2pm 15 June 2026 |
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Who can apply AUS |
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For Bachelor of Business (Information Systems) students |
up to $36,000 |
Study level UGRD |
15 May 2026 | 2pm 15 June 2026 |
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Who can apply AUS, PHV, PR |
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^ Ngarara Willim Postgraduate Coursework Scholarship For Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander postgraduate by coursework students |
up to $14,000 |
Study level PGRD |
15 May 2026 | 2pm 15 June 2026 |
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Who can apply AUS, PR |
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^ RMIT Accommodation Scholarship For commencing students moving to Melbourne or Bendigo to study at RMIT |
up to $6,000 |
Study level VE, UGRD, PGRD |
15 May 2026 | 2pm 15 June 2026 |
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Who can apply AUS, PHV, PR, NZ |
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For full-time certificate III, certificate IV, diploma and undergraduate degree students |
up to $1,000 |
Study level VE, UGRD |
15 May 2026 | 2pm 15 June 2026 |
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Who can apply AUS, PHV, PR, NZ |
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^ RMIT Humanitarian Visa Scholarship For permanent humanitarian visa holders |
up to $25,000 |
Study level VE, UGRD |
15 May 2026 | 2pm 15 June 2026 |
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Who can apply PHV |
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^ RMIT Indigenous Accommodation Scholarship For Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students who need to relocate to study at RMIT in Melbourne |
up to $30,000 |
Study level VE, UGRD, PGRD |
15 May 2026 | 2pm 15 June 2026 |
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Who can apply AUS |
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^ RMIT Indigenous Study Support Scholarship For Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students |
up to $3,500 |
Study level VE, UGRD, PGRD |
15 May 2026 | 2pm 15 June 2026 |
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Who can apply AUS, PR |
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^ RMIT Study Support Scholarship For students who can demonstrate circumstances which impact their study |
up to $3,000 |
Study level VE, UGRD, PGRD |
15 May 2026 | 2pm 15 June 2026 |
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Who can apply AUS, PHV, PR, NZ |
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^ Sam and Nina Narodowski Undergraduate Scholarship for Migrants and Refugees For migrant and refugee students who can demonstrate circumstances which impact their study |
up to $35,000 |
Study level UGRD |
15 May 2026 | 2pm 15 June 2026 |
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Who can apply AUS, PHV, PR |
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RG Kayler – Thomson Memorial Scholarship For mechanical engineering students who have completed MIET2421 and MIET2422 |
$5,000 |
Study level UGRD |
15 May 2026 | 15 June 2026 |
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Who can apply AUS, PR |
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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 |
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Who can apply AUS, PHV, PR |
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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 |
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Who can apply AUS |
RMIT offers a range of scholarships to commencing international students across all fields of study.
Find scholarships provided by external organisations on the Good Universities Guide website.
Explore grants available to support Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students during candidature.
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