Scholarships and access

RMIT offers over 18 types of scholarships for female students in STEMM disciplines. Check out some of our recent recipients and future opportunities.

Scholarships

Scholarships

Learn more about RMIT coursework scholarships for Women in STEMM
STEMM programs

STEMM programs

Learn more about STEMM programs that you can study at RMIT
RMIT's Equity access schemes for women in under-represented areas

RMIT's Equity access schemes for women in under-represented areas

Use the VTAC Equity Access Scheme (SEAS) to be eligible for equity adjustment points when applying for RMIT programs where female students are underrepresented.

Scholarships with impact

Meet some of our scholarship holders at RMIT

RMIT STEM College Women in Engineering Scholarship recipients

This scholarship is awarded to female students studying a Bachelor of Engineering program and provides $5,000 each year for up to four years.

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Niamh, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Infrastructure)

Niamh is a recipient of the STEM Women in Engineering scholarship and is studying a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Infrastructure) which is a great mix of architecture and maths. She wants to know what is underneath structures instead of just the aesthetics. Niamh is aiming to work in geotechnical engineering to focus on the structures below-ground that support things like our public transport.

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Vanessa, Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering

Vanessa is a licensed pilot and is studying a Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering. She loves the feeling of an aircraft taking off. Her STEM scholarship has allowed her to volunteer to help other RMIT students with their study and to mentoring high school students in regional Victoria.

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Alyssa, Bachelor of Advanced Manufacturing and Mechantronics Engineering

Alyssa is in her third year of a Bachelor in Mechatronics Engineering. She is amazed by the rapid advancement of 3D printing technology and she's excited by the possibilities through automation. Alyssa's STEM scholarship allows her to focus on uni and taekwondo instead of working lots of casual jobs.

Mondo Women in Geospatial Sciences Scholarship

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Kate, Bachelor of Science (Geospatial Science)

Kate is studying Geospatial Science in her Bachelor of Science (Hons). In school, Kate loved geography and learnt about Geospatial Science at RMIT Open Day. She loves how cartography is creative. Kate is a recipient of the Mondo Women in Geospatial Sciences Scholarship and is doing an internship where she works with fantastic role models.

Industry collaboration

 If you would like to further discuss new scholarship opportunities for female students in STEMM at RMIT contact Maddy Yewers on stemm.women@rmit.edu.au

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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.