For continuing bachelor's students studying chemistry, food science, environment, biomedical or laboratory medicine, who demonstrate academic achievement, with a preference for students who have relocated from rural/regional areas to study; worth $5,000.
Applications for Semester 1 2027 open 1 August 2026
There are five scholarships available valued at $5,000 per recipient 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
- be able to demonstrate academic achievement, as proven by your Grade Point Average (GPA) (as per your results in an eligible program* on the results release date for Semester 2 2026)
- be enrolling full-time in your third, fourth or fifth year in an eligible program* in Semester 1 and 2 2027 (and have completed a minimum of 288 credit points by Semester 2 2026 results release date)
Preference will be given to students who have already moved from a rural/regional area to Melbourne to study at RMIT (you can check your postcode using the Regional Adjustment Calculator).
*See the table in the 'number and eligible programs' section for a list eligible programs.
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.
Please visit Supporting Your Application for more information.
Find out more about applying for scholarships.
Applications for Semester 1 2027 open 1 August 2026.
Timely applications: If you submit your 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.
Recipients must provide a photo and a 100-word statement on their technical interests, for the possible inclusion in the Rowe Scientific national newsletter.
View the Coursework Scholarships Office’s terms and conditions (PDF, 698KB).
The Rowe Scientific Foundation aims to support high achieving scientific undergraduate students studying at RMIT, with a preference to those who have had to move to study.
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.
