Academic Merit Scholarship for Central Asia and Mongolia

Academic Merit Scholarship for Central Asia and Mongolia

This scholarship supports outstanding students from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan or Mongolia to pursue their academic goals at RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia.

This scholarship supports outstanding students from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan or Mongolia to pursue their academic goals at RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia.

Applications open

19 October 2026

Applications close

Open until all places are filled

Value

20% tuition fee reduction

Eligibility

International students who meet criteria

This scholarship, valued at AU$10,000, is available to citizens of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Mongolia who are commencing a coursework degree at RMIT University.

Value and benefits

  • The total value of the scholarship is AU$10,000, one-off payment towards future tuition fees to be paid after the first census date into student's university account.

Eligibility

In order to qualify for this scholarship, you must:

  • be a citizen of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan or Mongolia
  • be applying offshore from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan or Mongolia
  • be an international student holding a valid student visa or plan to apply for a student visa prior to the course commencement
  • achieve an Australian equivalent grade GPA of 2.5 or 70% average or ATAR 75 in your qualifying qualification at the time of application
  • hold a full or conditional offer letter to commence studies in Semester 1 2027 in a:
    • Vocational course
    • Associate degree*
    • Bachelor’s degree*
    • Graduate certificate
    • Graduate diploma
    • Masters by coursework degree.
  • not be an existing RMIT University student (existing ELICOS or Foundation Studies may be qualified and will be notified after Foundation Studies completion).

* Exclusions apply to the following degrees:

  • AD023 Associate Degree in Aviation (Professional Pilots)
  • BP345 Bachelor of Aviation (Pilot Training)

 

Terms and conditions

  • The scholarship is only applicable to tuition fees and non-refundable.
  • Scholarship selection is based on academic merit.
  • The scholarship will be revoked if you no longer hold a student visa.
  • The scholarship is only applicable to the eligible course(s) on your initial offer letter.
  • This scholarship cannot be deferred to next intake.
  • Successful applicants will be notified. If you do not receive an outcome, your application has not been successful.
  • Successful applicants may be invited to participate and get involved in the RMIT Melbourne Open Day.
  • The scholarship will be revoked if you are granted any other RMIT funded scholarship or Australia Awards scholarship covering tuition fees.
  • Applicants should not be in receipt of any other RMIT or Australian funded scholarships covering tuition fees  including foreign government scholarships.
  • It's important to note that this scholarship has limited availability and will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. To secure your scholarship you must accept your offer and make a deposit payment within 14 days from the date of offer letter.

For full terms and conditions, please view the International Scholarships Terms and Conditions page.

Applicants must complete and submit the Expression of Interest (EOI) form in order to be considered for this scholarship.

Step 1: Choose your degree

Browse RMIT courses for international students.

Find your degree

Step 2: Apply to RMIT

Submit your application to study at RMIT.

Submit your application

Step 3: Submit your EOI

Applications are open 1 September 2026 – 18 December 2026.

Submit scholarship EOI

Please note

All dates are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST). 

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