Sir William Tyree Engineering Scholarship

This scholarship^* provides $16,000 per year for up to the standard full-time duration of your program.  

^*This scholarship is still to be confirmed for 2027.

Three scholarships available.

To be eligible for this scholarship you must:

• be an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident or a permanent humanitarian visa holder
• be commencing first year, enrolling in full-time study in Semester 1 and 2 2027, and have received a program offer by the 23 December 2026^* in a Bachelor of Engineering program^** (single or double degree)
• have completed Year 12 VCE (Victorian Certificate of Education) in a Victorian secondary school in 2025 or 2026 with a minimum ATAR score of 80
• 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
  • have relocated/will be relocating from interstate or a rural or regional area to Melbourne to study at RMIT (check eligibility using the Regional Adjustment Calculator)
  • 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
  • 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
  • have recently completed secondary schooling at a SNAP (School Network Access Program) school

^*Direct to RMIT applicants must also accept their program offer by this date.

^**The Bachelor of Software Engineering (Professional) is not an eligible program for this scholarship. 

We welcome all eligible students to apply, with a preference for those who are from a rural/regional area who have relocated to study and/or are studying either electrical or mechanical engineering.

^{Note: You cannot be in receipt of/hold another scholarship if you are successful in receiving this scholarship (excluding accommodation-based scholarships).}

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

Direct to RMIT applications

The online application form will be made available here when applications open. 

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.

Application questions

If you are shortlisted for the scholarship, you will be contacted to answer further application questions. Please check the email address you nominate in your scholarship application form at least twice per week. It is expected that the online application will take approximately thirty minutes to complete. The questions are listed below to allow you time to prepare your answers in advance. When you answer these questions, please use your own words, ideas and experiences — we want to hear your voice, not something written by AI or copied from another source.

• What engineering program are you about to start at RMIT, and why did you choose this program?
• Discuss any achievements or significant results (excluding your ATAR score).
• Provide an example of when you have demonstrated leadership potential in your schooling, working and/or personal life.
• What are your career plans after you finish your studies at RMIT?
• How will your RMIT program help you prepare for this future career?
• How would receiving a scholarship support you to continue and complete your studies at RMIT?

Find out more about applying for scholarships.

Applications for Semester 1 2027 open 1 August 2026.

The scholarships for 2027 are still to be confirmed.

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 2:00pm Tuesday 20 October 2026. No late applications will be accepted.

The scholarships for 2027 are still to be confirmed.

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

Quotes from past recipients:

"Being able to meet Robbie, the daughter of Sir William Tyree and her family was an amazing experience that I will always remember. That is not the scholarship itself but the opportunities that came with it. I've never had someone so invested in me and helping me which has really helped me believe in myself. That sounds corny but its true. When I got the email  that I had been chosen as the sole recipient I couldn't believe it.  I still don't believe it. Having this scholarship and knowing Robbie, I feel like I can't let her down or let her father's legacy down. I may have dropped out of university or taken a gap year but instead I try my best. This scholarship and Robbie have changed my life for the better." - Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) (Honours) student

Find out how to contact the Coursework Scholarships Office.