Dwell Village Accommodation Support Scholarship

In 2027 the scholarship will be paid in the form of a rental subsidy for one of the accommodations options listed below at dwell Village.

All leases are for 44 weeks from January to December 2027 and include vacation periods. If you wish to return home during these periods, you are still liable to pay rent until the end of your lease agreement.

Six scholarships available.

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
• have relocated/will be relocating from interstate or a rural or regional area to Melbourne for the first time to study at RMIT (check eligibility using the Regional Adjustment Calculator)
• be commencing full-time study in Semester 1 2027 in a certificate IV, diploma, undergraduate degree or postgraduate by coursework program at RMIT (Brunswick or City campus)
• not already be committed to a student accommodation provider under a lease agreement in 2027
• be able to demonstrate you are experiencing financial hardship, for example if you:
  • receive a Centrelink/Department of Veterans’ Affairs low-income support payment, or
  • hold a low-income Centrelink Health Care Card
• be able to demonstrate circumstance(s) that impact your ability to study, or be from an RMIT priority group, including:
  • living with a disability, long-term medical condition, or identify as neurodivergent
  • have experienced or currently experiencing significant personal or life difficulties
  • are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
  • are an early school leaver, mature-age student, or you entered university via a TAFE pathway
  • are a current or former refugee
  • are from a low socioeconomic (low SES) background
  • completed secondary school at a SNAP (School Network Access Program) school
• not have previously studied at RMIT
• not have previously completed a program at the same level or higher, for example, if you plan to study a Diploma of Engineering Technology, you should not have previously completed another diploma

 If you are a Certificate IV or Diploma student you must:

• be commencing a program with a duration of at least 1 year or a pathway program combination (a mix of certificate IV and diploma) that is at least 1 year long
• not be enrolling in an apprenticeship or traineeship program

If you are a degree or postgraduate by coursework student you must:

• be commencing a program with a duration of at least 1 year

It is preferred that you apply direct to RMIT for this scholarship.

Direct to RMIT applications

Complete the online application by the close date. Partial applications will not be assessed. 

VTAC applications

Apply online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) website (www.vtac.edu.au).

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.

Please visit Supporting Your Application for more information.

Find out more about applying for scholarships.

Applications are now open. 

Timely applications: If you submit your Direct to RMIT Access and Equity Scholarship Application by 31 August 2026, we’ll let you know if we need any additional documentation.

Applications for Semester 1 2027 close 2pm Tuesday 20 October 2026. No late applications will be accepted.

Students will be required to pay a bond, a security deposit (to secure the room), and a departure cleaning fee.

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

Located in North Melbourne, just across from the University of Melbourne, DVMC couldn't be more convenient. It's less than a 5-minute walk to campus and a 10-minute tram ride to RMIT University. You can practically roll out of bed and make to class on time!

Being right in the heart of the city, you are just steps away from the trendy laneways, cafes, restaurants, shops and major malls. Craving something familiar? Gai Wong, right outside our gates, is known for their amazing Hainanese chicken rice, a favourite among the students.

With the accessible trams network, you'll have the whole city within reach!

Refer to RMIT's Moving to Melbourne website for information on lifestyle and culture, public transport, employment and the cost of living.

Quotes from past recipients:

"It gave me a much easier adjustment to living in Melbourne and provided me with a room fairly close to my campus which has allowed me to maximise my time on campus which is essential for practical subjects." - 2025 recipient

"I honestly wasn't sure if I'd enjoy staying in Melbourne to study but this experience has honestly been one of the best I've ever had. Not only did it make attending and participating in my classes much easier; which in turn, made my more motivated to study and succeed. It also allowed me to immerse myself in the wonderfully diverse culture of the city. From its food, to the places, to the people, I can safely say this is the happiest I've ever been." 2025 recipient

"This scholarship made it possible for me to commence my studies this year. Without the scholarship I wouldn't have been able to relocate to Melbourne and would've had a 2+ hour commute every day. This scholarship has meant I only have to work one day a week and therefore, has allowed me to spend more time studying and excel in my course." - 2025 recipient

Find out how to contact the Coursework Scholarships Office.