Cedar Pacific UniLodge Melbourne Central Accommodation Scholarship

In 2027 the scholarship will be paid in the form of a rental subsidy for a studio at UniLodge Melbourne Central.

Ten scholarships were awarded in 2026.

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 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 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 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

^*Certificate IV and Diploma programs delivered through an apprenticeship or traineeship are not eligible.

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.

Find out more about applying for scholarships.

Applications are now closed.

This scholarship will next be offered for Semester 1 2028, with applications opening August 2027.

Applications are now closed.

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).

What is included in rent?

• Residential Life Program Membership
• Water usage
• Electricity usage
• Unlimited Wi-Fi Internet

What is not included in my weekly rent?

• Departure Cleaning Fee
• Food
• Study materials
• Bed linen and kitchen equipment.

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:

"Receiving this scholarship made me feel relieved as now I could pursue my dream of studying Architecture at RMIT without worrying about the financial burden of accommodation and living." – 2024 recipient

"It has made my life so much easier, especially for someone who has lived 4 hours away from Melbourne and therefore not familiar with the city. The dorm is within walking distance of my necessities such as the station, grocery stores, and school which has tamed my anxiety down, during my move." – 2024 recipient

Find out how to contact the Coursework Scholarships Office.