Featured byRMIT University
Overview
Scholarship type
Merit based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
Full tuition fees
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
- health
- living expenses
- accommodation
- travel expenses
Description
RMIT University is proud of its longstanding partnership with the Australia Awards Scholarships.
Funded by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), this scholarship aims to promote knowledge, education links and enduring ties between Australia and its international neighbours.
Students from eligible developing countries are given the opportunity to undertake full-time undergraduate or postgraduate study, research and professional development in Australia. This experience aims to develop the knowledge and skills of future leaders, who can drive positive change and contribute to development in their own countries.
Benefits
The value of the Australia Awards Scholarship varies depending on your country of origin, but the following benefits generally apply:
Full tuition fees
Return air travel
Establishment allowance
Contribution to Living Expenses (CLE) – a fortnightly contribution to basic living expenses paid at a rate determined by the department
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of the scholarship
Pre-course English (PCE) fees – if deemed necessary, PCE may be available for scholars for in-country and/or in-Australia training
Supplementary academic support may be available to ensure a scholar's academic success or enhance their academic experience
Fieldwork (for research awards and Masters by coursework which have a research component where fieldwork is compulsory) may be available for eligible research scholars for one return economy class airfare via the most direct route to their country of citizenship or within Australia
Eligibility
To be eligible for this scholarship you must:
- be an international student;
- be a citizen of any Australia Awards Scholarship participating country;
- meet the general and country specific eligibility criteria as listed in the Australia Awards Scholarship Handbook.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Any
Locations
Australia
Nationality
225 nationalities
Study experience required
High school
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
30 Apr 2027
Check on the scholarship application opening and closing dates and participating countries.
Refer to the scholarship eligibility criteria and your country’s priority areas of study.
From the priority areas of study, choose the RMIT program you would like to study.
Complete your scholarship application.
If you are successful for the scholarship, you will be notified by the Australia Awards office in your country. The Australia Awards office will then apply on your behalf so you need not apply directly to us. Once you have accepted your scholarship, your Student Contact Officer will be in touch with you shortly to ensure your transition to RMIT is as smooth as possible