Life-changing scholarships

When education is not only for those who can afford it, everyone benefits. 

Scholarships change lives.

For students facing disadvantage, they can mean the difference between being able to attend RMIT … or having to abandon their study dreams.

The financial support of a scholarship allows them to focus on their learning and make the most of their time at university.

A scholarship is also a vote of confidence in the student’s ability to succeed – and that is priceless. The data shows that scholarship recipients are more likely to stick with their studies, and get better results, than those who don’t have that support.

Your gift to scholarships at RMIT will help us ensure that no student is left behind because of the social or economic disadvantages they face.

Together, we can remove obstacles to education and create a more equitable society for us all.

It has made my life as a student so much easier and more enjoyable. I can live without the pressure of working a full-time job to pay for rent and living expenses, and can walk to uni, rather than living at home and travelling almost three hours on public transport to get to classes each day.

-Lily, Bachelor of Engineering student & scholarship recipient

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Establish a named scholarship

Establishing a named scholarship is a powerful way to create a legacy.

Undergraduate scholarships are valued at $10,000 per year for the duration of a student’s degree (usually 3 or 4 years).

Contact us to discuss establishing your named scholarship, and to create a life-changing experience for a student.

Support life-changing scholarships

100% of your gift goes to the area that you choose to support. Gifts over $2 are tax deductible in Australia.

About your donation

RMIT University (ABN 49 781 030 034) is registered as a charity with the ACNC and is endorsed by the Australian Tax Office as a Deductible Gift Recipient. RMIT can accept income tax deductible donations from individuals, corporations, trusts and foundations. An email receipt will be automatically sent to you once your donation has been processed. If you do not receive your receipt within an hour of donating, or if you have questions or would prefer to make your donation over the phone, please contact our Philanthropy Team directly on +61 3 9925 5220 during business hours or email us anytime at giving@rmit.edu.au. Alternatively, you can contact us via mail at RMIT Philanthropy, GPO Box 2476, Melbourne VIC 3001, Australia.

All philanthropic gifts are held in the RMIT Philanthropic Fund which is managed by the Philanthropy Fund Committee in accordance with the University’s legislative and policy requirements, including our Sustainability Policy. Where it is no longer possible, practicable or productive for RMIT to apply a gift strictly in accordance with a donor’s stated original purpose or requirements, the gift will be applied in a way that we consider aligns with the donor’s intentions and the objective they have sought to achieve, through their generous support. 

Donation management

All donations are deposited into the RMIT Philanthropic Fund and invested as per RMIT’s Responsible Investment Principles through our partnership with Russell Investments. The RMIT Philanthropy Fund is managed by the Philanthropy Fund Committee in accordance with the University’s legislative and policy requirements. Interest and earnings generated through investments are directed back into the endowment to support its ongoing success and impact.

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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 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.

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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.