For current or former refugee students who can demonstrate circumstances which impact their study; worth up to $35,000.
This 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.
Complete the online application by the close date. Partial applications will not be assessed.
Apply online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) website (www.vtac.edu.au).
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 are now open.
Applications close 2:00PM Monday 14 October 2024. No late applications will be accepted.
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 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.