The Indigenous Commonwealth Education Scholarship provides up to $6,000 per year for the standard duration of program.
The continuation of the scholarship is based on meeting the terms and conditions each semester.
For Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander degree and postgraduate by coursework students; worth $6,000 per year.
The Indigenous Commonwealth Education Scholarship provides up to $6,000 per year for the standard duration of program.
The continuation of the scholarship is based on meeting the terms and conditions each semester.
To be eligible for this scholarship you must:
It is preferred that you apply direct to RMIT for this scholarship.
The online application form will be made available here when applications open.
The online application form will be made available here when applications open.
Before you begin your application, please visit Supporting Your Application for more information about supporting your application with evidence and answering application questions.
Find out more about applying for scholarships.
Applications for Semester 1, 2023 are now closed.
This scholarship will next be offered for Semester 2, 2023, with applications opening May 2023.
Applications for Semester 1, 2023 are now closed.
View the Coursework Scholarships Office’s terms and conditions (PDF, 698KB).
Some of the terms and conditions include:
If eligible, you can also apply for ongoing accommodation support via the Indigenous Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarship. Additional services and financial support may be available through the Ngarara Willim Centre. Please contact them for further information.
Find out how to contact the Coursework Scholarships Office.
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.
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 'Luwaytini' by Mark Cleaver, Palawa.