Built Scholarship

This scholarship provides $5,000 for one year.

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
• identify as a woman
• be enrolling full-time in your third or fourth year in 2025 in one of the following programs:
  • Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours) (BH114)
  • Bachelor of Project Management (Honours) (BH112) or
  • be enrolling in any year of the Master of Project Management (MC210)
• have a Grade Point Average (GPA) to date of 2.0 or higher
• be willing to participate in a fixed-term Cadet position at Built
• be willing to apply for the Built 2-year Graduate Program, if invited
• be available for interview, if shortlisted*.

Preference will be given to students who can demonstrate circumstance/s which impact their ability to study such as:

• receiving a government tested low income benefit or having a Centrelink Health Card Card 
• living with a disability, long-term medical condition or identify as neurodivergent
• experiencing personal/family/social difficulties
• being from an interstate or rural/regional area and moved to Melbourne to study at RMIT
• are from an under-represented cohort such as:
  • identify as a woman in a male-dominated field
  • Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander 
  • were born overseas, are from a non-English background and recently migrated to Australia
  • current or former refugee 
  • completed secondary school at a School Network Access Program school  

*RMIT has a great range of online career support resources available including a prepare for interviews section. Here you can upload your CV and practice mock interview questions. Visit RMIT’s online career support for how to prepare for interviews.

The online application form will be made available here when applications open. 

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.

You will need:

• A cover letter (no more than 1 page) describing why you would like to to participate in a cadetship at Built
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) or resume no more than two pages in length. Visit the RMIT’s Careers team online resources for building your own resume (CV): https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/careers-opportunities/jobs-careers-employability/online-career-support

Please visit Supporting Your Application for more information.

Find out more about applying for scholarships.

Applications are now closed.

This scholarship is not yet confirmed for future application rounds.

Applications are now closed.

This scholarship is not yet confirmed for future application rounds.

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

Built is a national contractor and developer at the forefront of the industry, delivering major projects while unlocking opportunities for growth in cities across Australia. Proudly Australian-owned, Built is led by local teams with a global perspective, leveraging its investment in innovation and industry expertise to achieve better outcomes for cities, precincts, and communities. With a strong balance sheet, a diversified business model, and a commitment to continuous industry innovation, Built remains a trusted partner for both private sector clients and all levels of government, playing a key role in driving Australia's progress.

Built delivers projects across construction, small works, fit-out and refurbishment, offering a fully integrated project delivery approach. It is committed to creating long-term career pathways, providing a supportive work environment, competitive remuneration, industry-leading benefits, and strong opportunities for professional growth. Built fosters a workplace culture defined by collaboration, respect, and inclusion, where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are valued. As an employer of choice, Built is dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the communities in which it operates, encouraging applications from all individuals regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, or sexual orientation.

Find out how to contact the Coursework Scholarships Office.