The Emeritus Professor Brian Smith AO Scholarship provides $7,000 per year for up to the standard duration of program.
For current or former refugee students who can demonstrate circumstances which impact their study; worth $7,000.
The Emeritus Professor Brian Smith AO Scholarship provides $7,000 per year for up to the standard duration of program.
To be eligible for this scholarship you must:
It is preferred that you apply direct to RMIT for this scholarship.
The online application form will be made available here when applications open.
The online application form will be made available here when applications open.
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.
If you are shortlisted for the scholarship, you will be contacted to answer further application questions. Please check the email address you nominate in your scholarship application form at least twice per week. The questions are listed below to allow you time to prepare your answers in advance.
Find out more about applying for scholarships.
Applications are now closed.
It is anticipated that this scholarship will next be offered for Semester 1, 2025, with applications opening August 2024.
Applications are now closed.
View the Coursework Scholarships Office’s terms and conditions (PDF, 698KB).
This scholarship was established by RMIT in 2014. It aims to provide support and encouragement to undergraduate students enrolled in any discipline at RMIT.
Emeritus Professor Brian Smith AO was the Director of RMIT from 1979 to 1985 and then served on the RMIT Foundation Board from 2007 to 2013. He became an Officer of the Order of Australia in 1998 in recognition of his services to post-secondary education.
Quotes from past recipients:
"The scholarship has changed my studies and my personal life. In terms of studies, all the resources that are available online and are not free, I was able to afford them and continue my studies. My personal life has changed by getting this scholarship, because before getting the scholarship, I was thinking to quit studies and start working full-time. I needed to financial help my family as well. But when I was awarded with the scholarship, I am now able to continue my studies and help my family as well." - Bachelor of Business (Marketing) (Applied) student
Find out how to contact the Coursework Scholarships Office.
Acknowledgement of Country
RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Luwaytini' by Mark Cleaver, Palawa.