For commencing Bachelor of Arts (Photography) students who demonstrate creative excellence in their photography; worth up to $22,500.
Applications are now open
The scholarship provides up to $7,500 per annum for up to three years.
To be eligible for this scholarship you must:
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, an Australian permanent resident or a permanent humanitarian visa holder
- be commencing full-time study in your first year of the Bachelor of Arts (Photography) (BP117) at RMIT in semester 1 2025, and have received a program offer by 10 January 2025
- demonstrate creative excellence in your photography work
- complete your selection tasks for entry into the program by 22 November 2024.
Selection for this scholarship, besides information provided in this application, will also include your selection tasks for entry into the program, and ATAR (if applicable).
Complete the online application by the close date. Partial applications will not be assessed.
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 upload:
Two series of work with 8 photographs in each series. Each series must be in its own PDF, with the photographs in sequence (no individual photos to be uploaded).
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 in advance prior to starting the online application.
- What motivated you to choose your RMIT program? Include the steps you have taken to achieve your educational goals.
- What are your future plans and career aspirations?
- Describe the inspiration and objectives behind your photographic series, and explain how it demonstrates your creative innovation and excellence. (Note: each series of photographs requires this answer).
Find out more about applying for scholarships.
Applications are now open.
Applications close 11:59PM Sunday 1 December 2024. No late applications will be accepted.
View the Coursework Scholarships Office’s terms and conditions (PDF, 698KB).
The Imaging and Digital Entertainment Association (IDEA) has been the Australian industry body promoting the imaging and consumer electronics industry and promoting photography education for over 35 years. Upon winding up its' operation in 2022, it has donated all remaining funds to RMIT to allow establishing scholarships to continue its' legacy in support of photography students.
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.
