Cedar Pacific UniLodge Melbourne Flagstaff Accommodation Scholarship

In 2027^* the scholarship will be paid in the form of a rental subsidy for a studio at UniLodge Melbourne Flagstaff.

19 scholarships were awarded in 2026.

^*The number, types and values of scholarships for 2027 are yet to be confirmed.

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
• have relocated/will be relocating from interstate or a rural or regional area to Melbourne for the first time to study at RMIT (check eligibility using the Regional Adjustment Calculator)
• be commencing full-time study in Semester 1 2027 in a certificate IV, diploma, undergraduate degree or postgraduate by coursework program at RMIT (Brunswick or City campus)
• not already be committed to a student accommodation provider under a lease agreement in 2027
• 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
  • 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 a current or former refugee
  • are from a low socioeconomic (low SES background)
  • completed secondary school at a SNAP (School Network Access Program) school
• not have previously studied at RMIT
• not have previously completed a program at the same level or higher, for example, if you plan to study a Diploma of Engineering Technology, you should not have previously completed another diploma

If you are a Certificate IV or Diploma student you must not be enrolling in an apprenticeship or traineeship program.

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 2pm Tuesday 20 October 2026. No late applications will be accepted.

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

Additional charges

Bond: Recipients will be required to pay a bond equal to 4 weeks rent in line with the requirements of the Residential Tenancies Act (Vic.) 1997 and sign a residential tenancy agreement with UniLodge Melbourne Flagstaff prior to moving in. The bond amount is calculated using the full rate of the room and not the scholarship rate. The bond must be lodged with the Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (RTBA). The RTBA will hold the bond in trust until the end of the lease. This will be refunded at the end of the tenancy agreement following an apartment inspection and clearance of all relevant payments to the accommodation provider.

Security Deposit: Students are required to pay a security deposit equal to two week's rent at the full rate of the room and not the scholarship rate. This will then be deducted from your rental costs. 

Departure Cleaning Fee: Recipients will be charged a departure cleaning fee.

If a recipient chooses to terminate their Residential Tenancy Agreement prior to the lease end date, they must continue to pay all rent charges until a new resident can be secured or the Residential Tenancy Agreement ends, whichever comes first.

What is included in rent?

• Residential Life Program Membership
• Water usage
• Electricity usage
• Unlimited Wi-Fi Internet

What is not included in my weekly rent?

• Departure Cleaning Fee
• Food
• Study materials
• Bed linen and kitchen equipment.

Refer to RMIT's Moving to Melbourne website for information on lifestyle and culture, public transport, employment and the cost of living.

Quotes from past recipients:

"Receiving the Cedar Pacific UniLodge Melbourne Flagstaff Accommodation Scholarship filled me with a profound sense of gratitude and relief. It alleviated a significant financial burden, allowing me to focus more on my studies and less on the stress of finding affordable housing. The scholarship not only provided me with a comfortable and convenient living space but also affirmed my hard work and dedication, motivating me to continue striving for academic excellence. This support has made me feel more secure and confident as I navigate my educational journey in Melbourne." – 2024 recipient

"It has impacted my studies and life immensely, being so close to campus means it cuts down on the time it takes for me to travel there, compared to the large distance where I originally was staying at. This scholarship has made it so that I can focus more on my studies for other reasons as well, since it cuts my rent in half I don't have to stress about working (which would take time away from my studies)." - 2024 recipient

Find out how to contact the Coursework Scholarships Office.