The Jillian Weaven Scholarship provides up to $5,000 (up to $2,500 for part-time) for one semester.
For Indigenous students enrolling in a postgraduate human resources program who identify as women; worth up to $5,000.
If you identify as a woman who is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and are studying a postgraduate human resources management program, this scholarship could provide assistance for up to one year.
The Jillian Weaven Scholarship provides up to $5,000 (up to $2,500 for part-time) for one semester.
One (1) scholarship available.
Complete the online application form by the application close date. Late or partial applications will not be accepted.
Depending on your circumstances, you will need to provide different types of evidence and material to support your scholarship application.
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.
Find out more about applying for scholarships.
Applications are now open.
Applications for Semester 2 2022 will close at 11.59pm on Monday 25 July 2022.
View the Coursework Scholarships Office’s terms and conditions.
Please note: successful applicants cannot take a leave of absence and continue to receive the scholarship
The scholarship may also provide:
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.
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.