For Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students in a business or law program; worth up to $10,000.
Applications open 20 October 2025
This scholarship provides up to
- $10,000 for one year ($5,000 per semester) for full-time students
- $5,000 for one year ($2,500 per semester) for part-time students.
The scholarship may also offer:
- matching with an appropriate mentor within RMIT
- an opportunity to undertake an internship or WIL activity during the scholarship period for a minimum of 150 paid hours at RMIT
- consideration for a HR Graduate position within the People team
- appropriate membership fees paid, e.g. AHRI membership for recipient studying human resource management
One scholarship available.
- identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (and provide your Indigenous eligibility documentation to our Ngarara Willim Centre by the application close date)
- be an Australian citizen
- be commencing or continuing full-time or part-time-in semester 1 2026 in a business or law from this list
- have a minimum of 6 months or a year of study left in your program
- be passionate about studying business or law
- be connected to your Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community
- not have previously received this scholarship.
- be available, if shortlisted, for a yarn regarding your scholarship application
A link to the application from will be made available when the next round commences.
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.
You will need:
To confirm your Indigenous eligibility with RMIT’s Ngarara Willim Centre prior to the application close date
- A referee letter from either:
- An Elder or
- An Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community leader
- A curriculum vitae/resume, no more than two pages in length. Visit the RMIT’s Careers team online resources for building your own resume (CV): https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/careers-opportunities/jobs-careers-employability/online-career-support
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.
- Why are you passionate about studying business or law.
- What are your future plans and career aspirations?
- How the scholarship, including the possibility of mentoring/WIL placement, will assist you achieve your goals
- Please articulate how you are connected and/or contribute to your Aboriginal and/or Torrest Strait Islander community.
Please visit Supporting Your Application for more information.
Find out more about applying for scholarships.
Applications open 20 October 2025.
Applications now closed.
View the Coursework Scholarships Office’s terms and conditions (PDF, 698KB).
Please note: successful applicants cannot take a leave of absence and continue to receive the scholarship.
The scholarship may also provide:
- an opportunity to undertake an internship or WIL program during the scholarship period for a minimum of 150 paid hours at RMIT within the year of award (ideally within the People Team) (this is not an offer of employment)
- mentoring with a HR leader from within RMIT
- potential to be considered for a HR Graduate position in RMIT’s People team
- AHRI membership. The membership includes opportunities like workshops and networks.
The Jillian Weaven Human Resources Scholarship is designed to honour the legacy of Jillian Weaven, a Wiradjuri woman passionate about education, creating career pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the advancement of women.
Jillian’s will and determination for change and her passion and advocacy in the rights of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people was a driver in her role at RMIT.
The scholarship will encourage and assist postgraduate students in Human Resources-related disciplines to complete their studies, obtain a mentor within RMIT and gain employment experience at RMIT. The scheme provides scholarships for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander women only studying at the postgraduate level in Human Resources at RMIT.
The scholarship has been established as a tribute to the late Jillian Weaven’s outstanding contribution to First Nations people at RMIT, her role in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Committee and her commitment to supporting the growth and development of women at RMIT in her role as Senior People Business Partner.
It is envisaged that the scholarship will also allow RMIT to build talent for the future within the People team.
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.
