The GJK Facility Services Scholarship provides up to $5,000 for one year.
For students in their final year of an environmental science or engineering program; worth $5,000.
Applications now closed
If you are enrolled full-time in the final year of a bachelor’s degree in environmental science or environmental engineering and can demonstrate a passion for sustainability and energy management, this scholarship could provide assistance for one year.
Two scholarships available.
To be eligible for this scholarship you must:
- be an Australian citizen or New Zealand citizen, an Australian permanent resident or permanent humanitarian visa holder
- be enrolled full-time in semester 1 and 2 2023 in your final year in one of the following programs at RMIT:
- Bachelor of Environmental Science (BP192)
- Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental Engineering) (Honours) (BH080)
- Bachelor of Environmental Science/Bachelor of Business (Management) (BP161)
- Bachelor of Environmental Science/Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental Engineering) (Honours) (BH096)
- Bachelor of Environmental Science/Bachelor of Environment and Society (BP193)
- any other relevant engineering degree with a focus on sustainability and energy management
- have a minimum program Grade Point Average (GPA) to date of 2.0
- exhibit a passion for sustainability and energy management
- be able to demonstrate an understanding about facilities management sustainability and sustainability practices
The online application form will be made available here when applications open.
Application questions
It is expected that the online application will take approximately thirty minutes to complete. The main application questions are listed below to allow you time to prepare your answers prior to starting the online application.
- What are the benefits of focusing on facilities management sustainability?
- What are some sustainability practices that can be implemented at RMIT university by the students and the staff to reduce negative impacts on the environment, human and ecological health?
- How do you picture the future of technology-oriented sustainability solutions that someday can be deployed at the RMIT university? (Use the recent technology findings and your imagination!)
Find out more about applying for scholarships.
Application are now closed.
It is anticipated that this scholarship will next be offered for Semester 1, 2023, with applications opening March 2023.
Applications are now closed.
The student should be available to attend a ceremony at RMIT to receive the scholarship. The student will be advised of the date by either their School or the Coursework Scholarships Office, if applicable.
The student must agree to acknowledge the GJK Facility Services Scholarship in all consequential media and documentation.
View the Coursework Scholarships Office’s terms and conditions (PDF, 698KB).
GJK Facility Services aims to support environmental science/engineering students who have demonstrated achievement, leadership skills and have a passion for sustainability and energy management.
GJK Facility Services is a multi-disciplinary business, employing over 2,500 people across Australia and New Zealand. They provide services to ensure facilities are always looking their best. The type of work they are involved with includes cleaning, maintenance, restoration, hygiene services, waste management and pest control.
Find out how to contact the Coursework Scholarships Office.
Notice to applicants
The scholarship application process is highly competitive with a limited number of scholarships available. Unfortunately, not all eligible applicants will receive one.
Only successful candidates will be notified via email to their RMIT student account.
For information about other financial assistance available to RMIT students, please speak to one of our Student Welfare Advisors.
