Australia Awards Scholarships

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Australia Awards Scholarships

If you are an international student, the Australia Awards Scholarship (AAS) can financially help to support your study or research at RMIT.

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RMIT University is proud of its longstanding partnership with the Australia Awards Scholarships (AAS).

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. 

Ready to apply?

Contact us the RMIT Australia Awards team to get started.

Meet our scholarship recipients

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“The best part of studying at RMIT for me is being part of the city culture and attending ongoing exhibitions, events, and symposiums, where I learn about the industry, design firms, their practices, and current debates. I genuinely appreciate the studio culture in the Design Hub and working in a shared workspace.” 

- Shuvra Das, Master of Landscape Architecture student and AAS recipient 

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“My studies at RMIT, with their practical focus, along with the opportunity to connect with professionals from all over the world, have really broadened my views on leadership and project management. I’m confident that the knowledge I’ve gained at RMIT will help me make a meaningful contribution to my community.” 

- Somsouk Vangxuexa, Master of Project Management student and AAS recipient 

Eligibility

To be eligible for this scholarship you must:

Priority areas and RMIT degrees

These are some popular degrees our scholarship recipients study based on priority areas.

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Support for Australia Awards Scholarships recipients

Your Student Contact Officer (SCO) can provide the following information or support for AAS recipients:

  • Welcome pack
  • Arrival services/ Airport Pickup
  • Temporary accommodation
  • Bank account set-up
  • Academic support
  • Family support
  • Travel arrangements
  • Return home briefing
  • Completion ceremony
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Introductory Academic Program

To help you transition to life and study in Melbourne, we have custom designed an Introductory Academic Program (IAP) covering:

  • Getting to know RMIT and Melbourne
  • Cross-cultural adaptation
  • Academic skills

You are required to attend this program before formal studies to assist with adapting to your new surroundings.

Value and 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 – payment of a single return, economy class airfare to and from Australia, via the most direct route 
  • Establishment allowance–a once only payment as a contribution towards accommodation expenses, text books, study materials 
  • 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 award (for award holder only) 
  • Pre-course English (PCE) fees – if deemed necessary, PCE may be available for students 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 students for one return economy class airfare via the most direct route to their country of citizenship or within Australia 

Please visit the Australia Awards Scholarship website for country-specific details.

How to apply

After you apply

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 (SCO) will be in touch with you shortly to ensure your transition to RMIT is as smooth as possible.

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