Cultural Visions Grant

This grant provides $10,000, paid in instalments upon completion of project milestones and submission of required reports to the grant committee.

One grant available.

To be eligible for this grant you must:

• be currently enrolled at RMIT in semester 1 and 2 2026 in a certificate, diploma, degree or postgraduate by coursework program
• have at least one and a half years of study left in your program
• demonstrate a lived experience of cultural diversity within Australia
• be available to attend an interview if shortlisted*
• be able and committed to produce the project within 12 months of receipt of the award
• agree to present the work to a public audience in collaboration with the Engagement Team of RMIT's College of Design and Social Context within 12 months
• the proposed project should be new, or in early stages of conception

*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 sample of your work
• a project proposal (no more than three pages) which includes:
  • a description of the proposed project and the reason for choosing the proposed project
  • a statement of benefit of the project to the location and people involved (Australia or overseas)
  • an outline of the medium which will be used and what the outcome will be.
• a summary risk assessment* of the project

* Haven’t completed a risk assessment before?
It is essential to conduct a risk assessment in order to identify associated hazards or risks and put in place appropriate controls to mitigate or reduce the risks.

The risk assessment will inform the planning of your project and help decide what resources, assistance and equipment will be required. Management of risk should follow this four-step process:

• Identifying any potential hazards (risks) associated with undertaking the project
• Assessing the likelihood and consequences of the risks
• Controlling the risks by putting in place measures that will either reduce the likelihood of their occurrence, or establishing an acceptable process should you face such a hazard
• Monitoring and reviewing the effectiveness of the risk control measures and improving them as required.

Please visit Supporting Your Application for more information.

Find out more about applying for scholarships.

Applications are now closed.

This grant will next be offered for Semester 1, 2026, with applications opening February 2026.

Applications are now closed.

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

RMIT Culture connects the University’s cultural spaces and collections with the community, fostering creative engagement and supporting learning and research through programs, exhibitions, events and opportunities.

As part of this grant, the recipient will receive mentorship and professional development support from a relevant RMIT staff member, including three milestone check-ins to help maintain progress and address any challenges that may arise throughout the project.

Contact the College of Design and Social Context Engagement Team at EngageDSC@rmit.edu.au, or find out how to contact the Coursework Scholarships Office.