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>> Monday, February 23, 2009

OS HELP

The new Australian Government loan scheme “ OS HELP ” has loans of $1,000 to $5,410 available for a six month study period on exchange at one of over 100 RMIT partner institutions. The loan is also available for Study Abroad students.

To be eligible you must :

Be an Australian citizen.
be enrolled in full-time study with an overseas higher education institution for which they will be outside Australia while
undertaking the study;
Be a contributing HECS or Commonwealth supported student.
Have successfully completed 96 credit points before departure.
Have 48 credit points to complete on return.

How “OS HELP” Works:

You normally apply for OS Help at the same time as you apply for exchange/study abroad. You must be accepted for your exchange/study abroad by the Education Abroad Office before an offer of OS Help will be made. Your loan is then added to your HECS debt and you will pay a 20% loan fee on top of the sum borrowed. For example a $5,000loan attracts a $1,000 loan fee.

OS HELP Application Form.pdf

Please note if you are unable to access this form please contact the Scholarships Office and we can send you a copy.

Study Abroad/Exchange.

2008OS Help Policy: (PDF 87kb)

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RMIT Travel Grants

Mobility Activities for credit towards RMIT Semester 1, 2009
Closing date: Friday 3 October, 2008

RMIT University provides Travel Grants to assist students who are undertaking a mobility activity that is for academic credit within their RMIT Program. This can be:

Exchange or Study Abroad
Study Tour
International Industry Placement / Internship / Fieldwork (unpaid only)

Available Funding
Exchange or Study Abroad $2,000
Study Tours $1,000
Placements / Fieldwork / Internships $1,000

Application Guidelines
Please be advised that a limited number of Travel Grants are available, and the process is highly competitive. Students should not rely on receipt of a Travel Grant alone to fund their mobility activity.

Students are only eligible for one Travel Grant during the course of their program at RMIT.

If students are undertaking a Study Tour and then an exchange (or any other combination) they can only apply for one Travel Grant.

All applicants will be emailed the outcome of their submission by Friday 21 November, 2008. Please do not contact the EAO before this date.

Every attempt is made to pay successful applicants 4 weeks prior to the commencement of their overseas program. In some circumstances payment may not be made until the program has commenced.

Payment will only be processed on receipt of proof of acceptance into the overseas program.

Eligibility Criteria
Travel Grants are open to all RMIT domestic and international students enrolled in a TAFE, Undergraduate or Postgraduate coursework program.
All applicants must be enrolled at RMIT at the time of application.
Students on a Leave of Absence not exceeding 1 year can apply for a Travel Grant.
All applicants must have applied for, or be enrolled in, an RMIT international mobility activity as defined above.
Any mobility activity for which a Travel Grant application is submitted must be credited toward a student’s RMIT program.
Students in receipt of ANY other RMIT or external scholarship or financial support will not be awarded a Travel Grant.
Students must not have previously received a travel grant from RMIT Education Abroad for an overseas program.

How to Apply
Complete an RMIT Travel Grant Application Form.
Provide all information as specified on the form. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants will not be contacted for missing documentation.

Download Application Form for Exchange or Study Abroad
Download Application Form for Study Tour
Download Application Form for Placement / Internship / Fieldwork

Lodge your completed application with the EAO by 5pm Friday 3 October, 2008
Education Abroad Office
Building 15, Ground Floor or email eao@rmit.edu.au

Applications cannot be submitted to another location.

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John Storey Junior Memorial Scholarships

For Exchange in Semester 1, 2009
Closing Date: Friday 3 October, 2008

Scholarships of AUD$3,000 are available each semester for participants in the RMIT Student Exchange Program. Click here for more information about John Storey Junior and experiences of past winners

Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must be a currently enrolled RMIT student
Applicants must be in the process of applying for the RMIT Exchange Program via the Education Abroad Office

Recipients cannot be receiving a UMAP, Endeavour, Cheung Kong Scholarship or any other funding from RMIT towards their Exchange
Applicants must be Australian citizens

Applicants must be a first time participant in the RMIT Exchange program
Students who are continuing their Exchange for a second semester are ineligible to apply

Selection Criteria
Academic merit (based on cumulative GPA)
Community service activities
Extra curricular interests
Successful placement as an RMIT exchange student
Degree to which student has spent time abroad

How to Apply

Complete an RMIT John Storey Jr Scholarship Application Form.
Provide all information as specified on this form. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Items cannot be submitted separately. Applicants will not be contacted for missing documentation.

Lodge your completed application with the EAO by 5pm Friday 3 October, 2008

Education Abroad Office
Building 15, Ground Floor or email eao@rmit.edu.au
Applications cannot be submitted to another location.

Recipients for Semester 1, 2008:

Rhycea Clifton
University of Innsbruck
Austria

William Kwong
Univeristy of Florida
USA

Tessa Mudge
Ryerson Univeristy
Canada

Sadira Campbell
University of Art and Design, Zurich
Switzerland

Lisa Shingles
Fachhochschule Schwabisch Hall
Germany

Annie Wu
Gerrit Rietveld Academie
The Netherlands

Stephen Parker
California Poly Pomona
USA

Justin Carden
Univeristy of British Columbia
Canada

Samuel Polley
Linkoping University
Sweden

Matthew Nowicki
Universita della Svizzera Italiana
Switzerland

Adrienne Murphy
Universidad Politecnica de Valencia
Spain

Jessica Chidester
Gerrit Rietveld Academie
The Netherlands

Also pictured:
Judy Cope-Williams
John Storey
Professor Leo Foster
Angela Henry
Gary Lee

More information
SPIN funding database
Education Abroad office

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Foundation Studies Scholarships

RMIT University will be offering 12 scholarships, valued at AUD $6,000 each, to students in 2009 intakes of Foundation Studies. The scholarships are available to students from all countries and may be awarded to students in any Foundation Studies stream. The scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic merit and a scholarship application.

Please note that RMIT International College will be publishing details of successful scholarship applicants. Therefore, all successful applicants must consent to having their photograph and name published in printed and electronic promotional material.

Commencing students who wish to apply for the scholarship are invited to submit the scholarship application form (PDF 40kb) together with their application for a Foundation Studies program. The scholarship application form should be completed and attached to the application for Foundation Studies. Students who have already applied for a 2009 Foundation Studies program may also submit a scholarship application form by sending, taking or faxing it to:

RMIT International Services

GPO Box 2476V
Melbourne, Victoria 3001
Australia

Street address:
Level 4, 239 Bourke Street
Melbourne, Victoria 3000
Australia

Fax: +61 3 9663 6925

Closing dates for scholarship applications are:

February intake: 12 December 2008
June intake: 24 April 2009
July intake: 29 May 2009
September intake: 10 July 2009
November intake: 25 September 2009

Please Note: Before you apply for a scholarship, please carefully read the information about Foundation Studies on this website.

The Scholarships are partial scholarships and are only available for study in Foundation Studies at RMIT University. They are not available for study in undergraduate or postgraduate programs.

For information on previous Scholarship recipients please visit RMIT College News.

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International Commencing Scholarships - for commencing Computer Science and IT international students

The International Commencing Scholarships are available only to international students who are commencing an undergraduate or postgraduate program in the School of Computer Science and IT run at the City campus (Melbourne) of RMIT University for the first time.

Previous or current RMIT undergraduate students who may not be eligible for this scholarship are welcome to consider our Alumni Loyalty Program.

The International Commencing Scholarships are a reduction of AUD$3,000 (pro-rata) in a program’s annual tuition fee for the normal duration of the program. They are available for the following programs only:

Undergraduate:
BP094 Bachelor of Computer Scienceincluding:
- Bachelor of Computer Science (Application Programming)
- Bachelor of Computer Science (Network Programming)
- Bachelor of Computer Science (System Administration)
- Bachelor of Computer Science (Web Systems)
BP096 Bachelor of Software Engineering (excluding internship year)
BP098 Bachelor of Information Technology (Computing and Internet Technology)
BP162 Bachelor of Information Technology including:
- Bachelor of Information Technology (Application Programming)
- Bachelor of Information Technology (Network Programming)
- Bachelor of Information Technology (System Administration)
- Bachelor of Information Technology (Web Systems)

Postgraduate:
MC060 Master of Computer Science
MC061 Master of Information Technology
MC062 Master of Computing
MC063 Master of Technology (Internet and Web Computing)
MC152 Master of Technology (Enterprise Architecture)

Eligibility
You must meet all of the following criteria:

You do intend to enrol in one of the above programs.
This is your first undergraduate or postgraduate enrolment at the School of Computer Science and IT.
You have excellent results in your previous study placing you in at least the top 5% of students. (Previous RMIT undergraduate students will need a Cumulative GPA of at least 3.75 to be eligible for a commencing postgraduate scholarship.)
The duration of your intended study at our City campus is at least
1 year (2 semesters) for undergraduate students; OR
1.5 years (3 semesters) for postgraduate students.


To be considered for a scholarship
Before you can be considered for an International Commencing Scholarship you must have already applied for one of the programs listed above. If you have not, please go to "www.rmit.edu.au/international/apply" for information on how to apply.

If you have already applied and received an offer into a program but not a scholarship, and believe you meet the above criteria then please send an email quoting your file number to:

ugschol@cs.rmit.edu.au to be considered for an undergraduate scholarship; OR
pgschol@cs.rmit.edu.au to be considered for a postgraduate scholarship.

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Scholarships available for the Master of Biotechnology by Coursework

Availability
Two scholarships will normally be awarded each semester to new students commencing studies at RMIT in the February and July semesters of each calendar year, in one of the following programs:

RMIT
Code Program Name
MC111 Master of Biotechnology
MC154 Master of Biotechnology (Clinical Microbiology)
MC155 Master of Biotechnology (Environmental and Agricultural Biotechnology)
MC156 Master of Biotechnology (Food Microbiology)
MC157 Master of Biotechnology (Food Science and Technology)

Scholarships will be initially of one year’s duration but will be re-assessed at the end of the student’s first year of study at RMIT.

Eligibility
Students with a first class undergraduate degree or the equivalent, will be ranked by the Scholarship Selection Committee on the basis of academic results in relevant courses.

Decisions will be made and successful students will be informed through their offer letter.

Application Process
There is no scholarship application form; your application for the Master of Biotechnology (by coursework) program will be used for selection into the program and also as a scholarship application form.

Current RMIT students
Students who are already studying at RMIT University, and who have completed the first year of one of the programs listed above, may also be considered for the $5000 scholarships in the event that scholarships are not allocated to new students in a given semester. Students already studying one of the programs listed above will be notified by School of Applied Sciences staff regarding availability towards the end of each semester.

For more information please contact

International Scholarships Officer
International and Development Portfolio
RMIT University
Building 108, Level 4, 239 Bourke Street
Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia
Tel: (+61 3) 9925 1348
Fax: (+61 3) 9663 6925
Email: ISscholarships@rmit.edu.au

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RMIT University International Research Scholarships 2009

RMIT University is committed to world-class research that is practical, applied and valuable. The University is committed to attracting top research students into its key areas of expertise. Priority for scholarships will be given to students conducting their research in one of these identified RMIT research concentration areas.

RUIRS 2009 awards are awarded to international postgraduate research students with excellent academic performance.

Important: All applicants wishing to apply for an RMIT University International Research Scholarship 2009 must have received an offer letter for an RMIT postgraduate by research program. To apply for admission into a program please visit "www.rmit.edu.au/international/apply"

Eligibility
Value of RUIRS 2009 Award
Selection Criteria
Duration of RUIRS 2009
How to apply
Contact
Frequently Asked Questions
Scholarships for international students

Eligibility
RMIT University International Research Scholarships (RUIRS) will be awarded to:

new international postgraduate research students, intending to enrol in Semester 1 or Semester 2, 2009

Applicants must possess excellent academic results.

Citizenship
Applicants who are citizens of all overseas countries, except New Zealand are eligible.

Visa
Applicants who meet international student visa requirements as specified by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC), including the requirement to purchase and maintain a standard Overseas Student Health Cover policy approved by the Commonwealth Government of Health and Ageing.

Commencement
Applicants must be commencing full-time enrolment in a Higher Degree by Research (HDR) program in Australia in 2009 at RMIT University. The approved program duration is two years for a Masters by Research degree or three years for a Doctorate by Research degree.

RUIRS 2009 awardees must commence their studies in Australia in 2009 at RMIT University by 30th August 2009. The RUIRS 2009 award cannot be deferred to another year. If a candidate is unable to take up a RUIRS award, the candidate must apply again for the award in the following year.

Academic
Applicants must have received a Firm Offer or Conditional Offer of a place for entry in a Higher Degree Research (HDR) program at RMIT University, to commence in Semester 1 or Semester 2, 2009. The offers must be granted no later than 31st October 2008.

Sponsorship/Scholarship history
Applicants who are applying for or have received external funding for tuition and/or living allowance are eligible to apply. The allocation of the tuition fee and living allowance for RUIRS 2009 is at the discretion of RMIT University and will be determined by the value of external allowances. Please provide details of the sponsorship arrangement and evidence of the funding and duration. RMIT University must receive the evidence by the closing date.

English language requirements
Applicants must provide evidence of English language proficiency prior to the closing date.

As a guide, RMIT University requires the following English language requirements for entry into research programs:

IELTS - 6.5+ (no band less than 6.0)
TOEFL – Paper based = 580+ (TWE4.5+)
TOEFL – Computer based = 237+ (TWE4.5+)
REW – English for Academic Purposes Advanced 2

The IELTS/TOEFL/RMIT English test result must be current or have been taken no more than 2 years before the commencement of the research program.

Note: Some programs have higher English language requirements

Non-Eligibility
The following students cannot apply for the RUIRS 2009 award:

Currently enrolled RMIT University students in a Research Masters Program or Doctoral Program.
Value of RUIRS 2009 Award
RMIT University will provide:

The annual tuition fees in a Higher Degree by Research (HDR) program undertaken at RMIT University, in a program included on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) for the standard duration of the program.
The cost of a standard Overseas Student Health Cover policy approved by the Commonwealth Government Department of Health and Ageing and which covers the student and dependants for the period of the RUIRS 2009 award.
A living allowance for successful candidates of the RUIRS 2009 for the standard duration of the program. As a guide, RMIT University recipients of the RUIRS 2008 were awarded a living allowance of approximately AUD$19,000 per annum for the standard duration of the program – two years for a Masters by Research degree or three years for a Doctorate by Research degree.

The RUIRS award does not provide for travel, medical costs associated with the issue or renewal of a student visa, thesis expenses, cost of English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS), or costs associated with overseas fieldwork.

Selection Criteria
Students must be undertaking study in a subject area identified by RMIT University as one of its areas of research concentration. RMIT University has identified the following as their research concentrations for 2009.

Science, Engineering and Technology

Advanced Industrial Informatics
System Modeling & Optimization
Microplatforms
Advanced Materials
Traditional & Complementary Medicine
Metabolic Diseases
Biomedical Electronics
Interfaces Soft Condensed Matter & Nano Structures
Environmental Change
Aero, Auto Design
Geospatial Science
Biotech
Business

Accountability, Governance and Regulation of Business Organisations
Economics; Finance; Marketing
Systems, Models, Management and Technology for the Digital World
Creation and Design, Performance, Governance and Sustainability of Organisations
Logistics and Supply Chain Systems and Management

Design and Social Context
Urban Sustainability
Globalisation
Design in the Built Environment
Visual Arts and Media
Teaching and Learning

Duration of The RUIRS 2009 Award
The RUIRS 2009 award will cover the normal duration of the program from the time the student commences the HDR degree at RMIT University. The normal duration of an RUIRS is three years for Research Doctorate degrees and two years for Research Masters degrees.

The duration of an RUIRS will be reduced in the following situations:

During suspension of the RUIRS award.
If a student is transferring from another institution.

If an RUIRS awardee transfers to another institution, the funding for the RUIRS award will cease.

How to apply
Applications for the 2009 scholarships have closed. Applications for 2010 Scholarships will open in September 2009.

The following documents must be submitted (these can be uploaded through the online application form or sent directly to our office – see Contact)

A copy of your offer letter from RMIT University
Official certified copies of all academic transcripts, including a university explanation of the grading system. Copies should be provided in both English and the original language (where applicable)
Certified copy of graduation certificate
Evidence of English language proficiency
Research proposal outlining the objective, methodology and expected outcomes (no less than 200 words)
Statement indicating why you wish to undertake this research
Resume (Curriculum Vitae)
Evidence of your employment history on company letterhead (if applicable)
Copy of any relevant publications, unpublished thesis or essays you have completed (if applicable)
Letter from scholarship provider (if applicable)
Two Academic Referee Reports. Please download the Academic Referee Report Form here.

For Art & Design related programs (if applicable), please also include

A portfolio of 12 slides or a CD Rom including annotation introducing the work. Your folio will not be returned, please ensure that you retain a copy of all your folio.
Supplementary forms relevant to the Art & Design related program. The form can be printed out at RMIT International’s Supplementary forms webpage (http://www.rmit.edu.au/international/supplementary_forms)

Certified copies
Certified copies' are copies authorised, or stamped as being true copies of the originals, by a person or agency recognised by the law of the country in which they are certified.

Documents submitted
Please note that all documents submitted remain the property of RMIT University. Requests for documents to be returned will not be approved.

Contact
For all correspondence on the above please contact:

International Scholarships Office
International and Development Portfolio
RMIT University
Building 108, Level 4, 239 Bourke Street
Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia
Tel: (+61 3) 9925 5135
Fax: (+61 3) 9663 6925
Email: ISscholarships@rmit.edu.au

Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to have achieved an IELTS overall band score of 6.5 or TOEFL (Paper based:580+;Computer-based:237+ (minimum TWE of 4.5) when I apply for one or both scholarships?

Yes. Applicants must provide evidence of English language proficiency prior to the closing date.

Who does not have to provide an IELTS or TOEFL test?

Applicants who have received a Firm Offer

or Applicants with a Conditional Offer that does not stipulate the English pre-requisite, are exempt from providing the IELTS or TOEFL test

or Applicants who are currently enrolled in a Bachelor or Postgraduate program at an Australian education provider.

Should the scholarship application and documents be posted or can I email or fax the documents?

The application MUST be made through the online system. Documents can be uploaded OR sent by post following the application. You do not need to do both.

All Referee Reports must be sent by the referee directly. If the referee sends the reports back to the student they must be in a sealed envelope which can be forwarded to our office.

What will I need for my scholarship application?

All applicants must provide all the documents listed on the checklist.

A copy of your offer letter from RMIT University
Official certified copies of all academic transcripts, including a university explanation of the grading system. Copies should be provided in both English and the original language (where applicable)
Certified copy of graduation certificate
Evidence of English language proficiency
Research proposal outlining the objective, methodology and expected outcomes (no less than 200 words)
Statement indicating why you wish to undertake this research
Resume (Curriculum Vitae)
Evidence of your employment history on company letterhead (if applicable)
Copy of any relevant publications, unpublished thesis or essays you have completed (if applicable)
Letter from scholarship provider (if applicable)
Two Academic Referee Reports (sent by the referee)

For Art & Design related programs (if applicable), please also include

A portfolio of 12 slides or a CD Rom including annotation introducing the work. Your folio will not be returned, please ensure that you retain a copy of all your folio.
Supplementary forms relevant to the Art & Design related program. The form can be printed out at RMIT International’s Supplementary forms webpage

What are Certified copies of documents?

Certified copies' are copies authorised, or stamped as being true copies of the originals, by a person or agency recognised by the law of the country in which they are certified.

How can I apply for the scholarship/s?

Applications for 2010 will open in September 2009.

I have lodged my Research application but I have not received an Offer yet, can I still apply for the scholarship/s?

You need to have received either a Firm or Conditional offer of a place in a Research program before you make the application for Scholarship.

You will not be able to proceed with the application unless you have a File Ref No and have received an offer for a research.

I have already submitted my academic transcripts and other items listed in the checklist when I applied for a place in the program, do I have to submit the same documents for my scholarship application?

Yes, all scholarship applications and items on the checklist will be submitted to the Selection Committee. This is a different process from applying for a place in the program.

In addition, you may wish to provide extra documents to support your scholarship application and it is your responsibility to provide the documents.

After the closing date, we will not be requesting for documents that were not submitted. Incomplete applications will NOT be submitted to the Selection Committee.

If you have any further enquiries, please do not hesitate in contacting:

International Scholarships Office
International and Development Portfolio
RMIT University
Building 108, Level 4, 239 Bourke Street
Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia
Tel: (+61 3) 9925 5135
Fax: (+61 3) 9663 6925
Email: ISscholarships@rmit.edu.au

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School and Program-Based Scholarships

Other scholarship opportunities
Browse the dropbox for other opportunities in your field of study:

Other scholarship opportunities







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Evelyn Boekemann Scholarship

Scholarships are made available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in a Higher Education or TAFE program at RMIT. The scholarships are to assist with general education and living costs and are valued up to $800. Students with special needs are encouraged to specify the support required to assist in the completion of their studies.

Eligible Students must be:

Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students
Undergraduate or TAFE student in 2009
Applications open now. Closing date: 1 April

2009 Evelyn Boekemann Scholarship Application Form
Scholarships homepage

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Indigenous Postgraduate Coursework Scholarship

Students successful in receiving an RMIT Postgraduate Coursework Scholarship will receive a one-off $6,000 payment. The scholarship is to help with general education and living expenses.

Eligibility
The student must be:

In a postgraduate education program;
Be an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander;
Studying full-time in RMIT program or part-time because of exceptional circumstances;
Demonstrated financial difficulties undertaking study;
Show a will to succeed

How to Apply
Please apply using the 2009 Indigenous Postgraduate Coursework Scholarship Application

When
Opens 10 January 2009;
Closes 27 March 2009.

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Indigenous TAFE Diploma Scholarship

Students successful in receiving an RMIT Indigenous TAFE Scholarship will receive a $4000 scholarship. Previous recipients are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility
The student must be:

Studying a TAFE Diploma or Advanced Diploma program in a government funded program of at least one year duration (not open to apprenticeship and traineeship programs)
Be an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
Studying full-time in RMIT program or part-time because of exceptional circumstances.
Demonstrated financial difficulties undertaking study
How to Apply
Direct to RMIT Scholarships Office using 2009 TAFE RMIT Indigenous TAFE Diploma Scholarship Form

When
Opens 15 September 2008;
Closes 6 March.

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Indigenous Access Scholarship

The Indigenous Access Scholarship provides a one-off payment of $4,166 to indigenous undergraduate students, particularly those from rural or remote areas of Australia who need to relocate to take up an undergraduate course or approved enabling course.

If applicable, indigenous students who receive an Indigenous Access Scholarship can also have continued access to a Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarship (CECS) and/or Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarship (CAS).

Eligibility
The student must be:

Commencing undergraduate studies by course start date (first day of classes) in 2009;
An Aboriginal Australian or Torres Strait Islander;
Relocating to Melbourne to study.
How to apply
VTAC applicants
VTAC applicants must apply using SEAS – Access and Equity online application located on the VTAC website. No additional form will be required.

Direct (non-VTAC) applicants and current RMIT students
Non-VTAC applicants and current RMIT students must apply using the 2009 RMIT Equity Application Form

When
Opens 15 September 2008;
Closes 6 March 2009.

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External

The JASON Database
Agriculture Scholarships
Royal College of Nursing
The Menzies Foundation
Australian Federation of University Women Victoria Scholarship Program





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School and Program-Based Scholarships

Other scholarship opportunities

Browse the dropbox for other opportunities in your field of study:

Other scholarship opportunities







Read more...

School and Program-Based Scholarships

Other scholarship opportunities

Browse the dropbox for other opportunities in your field of study:

Other scholarship opportunities







Read more...

Evelyn Boekemann Scholarship

Scholarships are made available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in a Higher Education or TAFE program at RMIT. The scholarships are to assist with general education and living costs and are valued up to $800. Students with special needs are encouraged to specify the support required to assist in the completion of their studies.

Eligible Students must be:

Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students
Undergraduate or TAFE student in 2009
Applications open now. Closing date: 1 April

2009 Evelyn Boekemann Scholarship Application Form
Scholarships homepage

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Indigenous Postgraduate Coursework Scholarship

Students successful in receiving an RMIT Postgraduate Coursework Scholarship will receive a one-off $6,000 payment. The scholarship is to help with general education and living expenses.

Eligibility
The student must be:

In a postgraduate education program;
Be an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander;
Studying full-time in RMIT program or part-time because of exceptional circumstances;
Demonstrated financial difficulties undertaking study;
Show a will to succeed

How to Apply
Please apply using the 2009 Indigenous Postgraduate Coursework Scholarship Application

When
Opens 10 January 2009;
Closes 27 March 2009.

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Indigenous TAFE Diploma Scholarship

Students successful in receiving an RMIT Indigenous TAFE Scholarship will receive a $4000 scholarship. Previous recipients are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility
The student must be:

Studying a TAFE Diploma or Advanced Diploma program in a government funded program of at least one year duration (not open to apprenticeship and traineeship programs)
Be an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
Studying full-time in RMIT program or part-time because of exceptional circumstances.
Demonstrated financial difficulties undertaking study
How to Apply
Direct to RMIT Scholarships Office using 2009 TAFE RMIT Indigenous TAFE Diploma Scholarship Form

When
Opens 15 September 2008;
Closes 6 March.

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Indigenous Access Scholarship

The Indigenous Access Scholarship provides a one-off payment of $4,166 to indigenous undergraduate students, particularly those from rural or remote areas of Australia who need to relocate to take up an undergraduate course or approved enabling course.

If applicable, indigenous students who receive an Indigenous Access Scholarship can also have continued access to a Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarship (CECS) and/or Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarship (CAS).

Eligibility
The student must be:

Commencing undergraduate studies by course start date (first day of classes) in 2009;
An Aboriginal Australian or Torres Strait Islander;
Relocating to Melbourne to study.
How to apply
VTAC applicants
VTAC applicants must apply using SEAS – Access and Equity online application located on the VTAC website. No additional form will be required.

Direct (non-VTAC) applicants and current RMIT students
Non-VTAC applicants and current RMIT students must apply using the 2009 RMIT Equity Application Form

When
Opens 15 September 2008;
Closes 6 March 2009.

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Australian Postgraduate Awards (APAs)

>> Sunday, February 22, 2009

Applications for 2009 are now closed.
Australian Postgraduate Awards (APA) are funded by the Commonwealth Government and are awarded to individuals undertaking a research Masters or Doctoral degree on the basis of academic excellence and research potential. All award holders are allocated a government funded Research Training Scheme (RTS) place. Applicants are strongly encouraged to align their proposed research with one of the themes of the Research Institutes.

In 2008, 39 new Australian Postgraduate Awards were awarded by RMIT. A similar number are expected to be awarded by RMIT in 2009. The base stipend rate in 2009 will be AU$20,427 per annum (full-time rate).

Applicants are advised to familiarise themselves with the Higher Degrees by Research Policy & Procedures Information Booklet (PDF 1.27MB).

Guidelines
Australia Postgraduate Awards Conditions of Award 2009 (PDF 165KB)

General information

Who can apply?
Australian Postgraduate Awards are available for new and continuing research students at RMIT University.

Eligibility
Applicants must have completed at least four years of tertiary education at a very high level of achievement (i.e. first class honours or equivalent) at an Australian or recognised overseas university.

Applicants must be Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens or have lodged an application for permanent resident status.

Applicants who have previously held an Australian government postgraduate award (i.e. APA, APAI, APRA or CPRA) for more than six months are not eligible for an APA.

Value
$20,427 (2009 rate) per annum full-time (tax exempt), $10,957 per annum part-time (taxable).

Allowances
Relocation and removal allowances to Melbourne from another city. Up to $515 per adult and $255 per child to a maximum of $1485.

Thesis allowance of up to $840 (PhD) and $420 (masters), payable at submission stage.

Tenure
Masters candidates: two years.

PhD candidates: three years, plus possibility of six-month extension.

Any period of study already undertaken towards a research degree will be deducted from the tenure of award.

Tenure of scholarship is extended when upgrading from Masters to a PhD.

Mode
Recipients of APAs are normally full-time. Part-time scholarships are available for those who are unable to pursue full-time studies for health or family reasons.

How to apply
The application for scholarships forms part of the 2009 Higher Degree by Research Application form. To indicate that you are applying for a scholarship you will need to tick the appropriate box at the top of the first page of your application for research degree place and fill out the additional application pages at the back of the document.

Please state your broad research concentration in Section G of the Application Form. RTS place, APA, and RMIT PhD Scholarship rankings give preference to applicants nominating one of the key research areas at RMIT University.

Business
Applied economic and financial modelling
Marketing
Social Informatics
e-Business and eGovernment
Systems Solutions for business
Entrepreneurship & Family Business
Logistics & Supply Chain Management
Social and Environmental Accountability
Accounting Education
Internet Law
Strategic Management

Design and Social Context
Urban sustainability
Design in the built environment
Visual arts and media
Teaching and learning
Globalisation

Science, Engineering and Technology
Advanced Industrial Informatics
System Modelling and Optimization
Microplatforms
Advanced Materials
Traditional and Complementary Medicine
Metabolic Diseases
Biomedical Electronics
Interfaces Soft Condensed Matter and Nano Structures
Environmental Change
Aerospace and Automotive Design Research
Geospatial Sciences
Biotechnology

Completed forms submitted in person must be received by the Graduate Research Office no later than 5pm on Friday 31st October 2008. No exceptions are made. Applications being posted must be postmarked 31st October or earlier in order to be accepted. If you miss this deadline you will need to apply next year.

this office is located at:
Building 91, Level 2, Room 17
110 Victoria Street
Melbourne VIC 3001

postal address:
Graduate Research Office
RMIT University
GPO Box 2476V
Melbourne VIC 3001

To view the application timeline, and to see when you can expect to know if your application was successful, please download the Timeline for the Application and Selection Period for APA & RMIT PhD Scholarship 2009 (PDF 34KB).

If you are applying for a scholarship, you will also need referee reports. Please download the Referee Report Form (PDF 41.4KB).

Contact the School
You must contact the School in which you would like to undertake your research degree before submitting your APA application. The School must be able to provide supervision and resources for your proposed research program. You will not be considered for a scholarship unless the school supports the application for candidature and scholarship.

Before you apply
Check your eligibility
The APA - Application Guidelines 2009 (PDF 391KB) (see page 5) explains the eligibility criteria. Be sure that you meet these criteria before you apply.

Assessing First Class Honours Equivalence (PDF 24.8KB)

Make sure your application is complete
Unless your APA application includes the correct documentation it will not be considered in the selection process.

If you have completed a masters by research for which a final numeric mark was not awarded, wherever possible include with your scholarship application copies of the examiners’ reports of your thesis/project.

Original Documents
Remember that all documents submitted as part of your application are retained and will not be returned. Applicants are requested to submit certified copies of original documents.

Transferability
Successful applicants are required to take up the scholarship in the school which offered the APA. APA Scholarships cannot be transferred to another university.

Key Contact: Mrs. Jodi Zak or the Graduate Research Office

Phone: +(61 3) 9925 8355; Fax: +(61 3) 9925 4089

Related Information:

JASON (a nationwide postgraduate scholarship database)
RMIT Postgraduate scholarships list
RMIT Scholarships Office

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Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarship (CECS)

Students successful in receiving an RMIT Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarship (CECS) will receive $2,207 (indexed annually each year for the duration of their program (max. 4 years). The scholarship is to assist students with general education and living expenses and payment will be made in two installments.

Eligible students must be:

Undergraduate or Associate Degree or Graduate Diploma in Education or Nursing in 2009
Studying in a full-time program at RMIT, or have extenuating circumstances for studying only part-time
Australian Citizens, have a Permanent Humanitarian Visa
Experiencing demonstrated financial difficulties
How to apply
VTAC applicants

All students applying through VTAC for undergraduate places in 2009 are advised to apply through the VTAC Website using the Scholarships link.

When

Applications open 4 August 2008 and close 10 October 2008.

Direct (non-VTAC) applicants and current RMIT students

Non-VTAC applicants and current RMIT students must apply using the 2009 RMIT Equity Application form.

When

Opens 15 September 2008
Closes 6 March 2009

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Postgraduate Study Support Scholarship

Students successful in receiving a Study Support Scholarship will receive $2000 to help with general education and living expenses.

Eligibility
Students must be:

In a postgraduate coursework program of at least one year duration;
Australian Citizens, Permanent Humanitarian Visa holders, Permanent Residential Visa Holder;
Studying in a full-time program at RMIT, or have extenuating circumstances for studying part-time;
Experiencing demonstrated financial difficulties; AND
Conducting their studies on-campus.
How to apply
Students apply using the 2009 RMIT Postgraduate Study Support Application
When
Open 12th January 2009
Close 6 March 2009

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RMIT PhD Scholarships

Applications for 2009 are now closed.
RMIT PhD Scholarships are funded by RMIT University and are awarded to individuals undertaking a research Doctoral degree on the basis of academic excellence and research potential. All award holders are allocated a government funded Research Training Scheme (RTS) place.

PhD scholarships will be offered in areas of our research strength aligned with the themes of RMIT’s Research Institutes. Applicants must ensure their proposed research is aligned to one of the themes within the Research Institutes.

The four Institutes, launched from 2007, will focus on:

Global Cities (processes of globalization, climate change and sustainability in the urban context)
Health Innovations (including, lifestyle approaches to sustainable health, electromagnetic fields: bioeffects and therapeutic advances, Chinese medicine, and evidence-based health policy and practice)
Platform Technologies (including nano materials and devices, security and safety and intelligent industrial information technologies)
Design (including customising space, rapid manufacture, urban livability)
A listing of the research themes of each Institute can be accessed from the RMIT page. Specific projects are listed on the Research Institutes PhD projects page.

These institutes represent areas of research excellence and scale - and will demonstrate RMIT's capabilities at nationally and internationally leading levels. We will be investing in quality researchers and research students, and the infrastructure to support them, to ensure RMIT grows our national and internationally leading excellence and impact in these areas of focus.

Research projects undertaken under the Institutes’ banner will:

tackle research questions of significance,
feature levels of multidisciplinary collaboration that underpin strong research outcomes,
be partnered with industry and community to ensure the uptake of their outcomes.
These projects will provide opportunities for our research students to develop a broad range of capabilities while they undertake the highest level of research within vibrant research team environments.

In 2009, 16 scholarships will be offered to the value of AU$26,000 per annum for 3 years. The scholarship also provides relocation allowance (up to $1485) and thesis costs (up to $840).

To be eligible for an RMIT PhD Scholarship in 2009, you must be an Australian citizen, a New Zealand citizen, or an Australian permanent resident.

How to apply
The application for scholarships forms part of the 2009 Higher Degree by Research Application form. To indicate that you are applying for a scholarship you will need to tick the appropriate box at the top of the first page of your application for research degree place and fill out the additional application pages at the back of the document.

Please state your broad research concentration in Section G of the Application Form. RTS place, APA, and RMIT PhD Scholarship rankings give preference to applicants nominating one of the key research areas at RMIT University.

Business
- Applied economic and financial modelling
- Marketing
- Social Informatics
- e-Business and eGovernment
- Systems Solutions for business
- Entrepreneurship & Family Business
- Logistics & Supply Chain Management
- Social and Environmental Accountability
- Accounting Education
- Internet Law
- Strategic Management

Design and Social Context
- Urban sustainability
- Design in the built environment
- Visual arts and media
- Teaching and learning
- Globalisation

Science, Engineering and Technology
- Advanced Industrial Informatics
- System Modelling and Optimization
- Microplatforms
- Advanced Materials
- Traditional and Complementary Medicine
- Metabolic Diseases
- Biomedical Electronics
- Interfaces Soft Condensed Matter and Nano Structures
- Environmental Change
- Aerospace and Automotive Design Research
- Geospatial Sciences
- Biotechnology

Completed forms submitted in person must be received by the Graduate Research Office no later than 5pm on Friday 31st October 2008. No exceptions are made. Applications being posted must be postmarked 31st October or earlier in order to be accepted. If you miss this deadline you will need to apply next year.

this office is located at:
Building 91, Level 2, Room 17
110 Victoria Street
Melbourne VIC 3001

postal address:
Graduate Research Office
RMIT University
GPO Box 2476V
Melbourne VIC 3001

To view the application timeline, and to see when you can expect to know if your application was successful, please download the Timeline for the Application and Selection Period for APA & RMIT PhD Scholarship 2009 (PDF 34KB).

If you are applying for a scholarship, you will also need referee reports. Please download the Referee Report Form (PDF 41.4KB).

Contact the School
You must contact the School in which you would like to undertake your research degree before submitting your RMIT PhD Scholarship application. The School must be able to provide supervision and resources for your proposed research program. You will not be considered for a scholarship unless the school supports the application for a scholarship and candidature.

Before you apply
Check your eligibility

The RMIT PhD Scholarship Conditions explains the eligibility criteria. Be sure that you meet these criteria before you apply – 2009 RMIT PhD Scholarship Conditions of Award (PDF 165KB).

Assessing First Class Honours Equivalence (PDF 24.8KB)

Make sure your application is complete
Unless your RMIT PhD Scholarship application includes the correct documentation it will not be considered in the selection process.

If you have completed a masters by research for which a final numeric mark was not awarded, wherever possible include with your scholarship application copies of the examiners’ reports of your thesis/project.

Original Documents
Remember that all documents submitted as part of your application are retained and will not be returned. Applicants are requested to submit certified copies of original documents.

Key Contact: Mrs. Jodi Zak or the Graduate Research Office

Phone: +(61 3) 9925 8355; Fax: +(61 3) 9925 4089

Related Information:

JASON (a nationwide postgraduate scholarship database)
RMIT Research Institutes
RMIT Postgraduate Scholarships
RMIT Scholarships Office

Read more...

School and Program-Based Scholarships

Other scholarship opportunities
Browse the dropbox for other opportunities in your field of study:

Other scholarship opportunities







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George Alexander Foundation Scholarships - Opens 19 January - Closes 27 March

The George Alexander Foundation Scholarships have been rejuvenated to bring them more into line with the philosophy of the Foundation. The aim of the Scholarship is to assist with living and course costs for full-time students who are commencing or continuing their studies in either TAFE or Higher Education.

Successful students will demonstrate academic ability, the will to succeed, leadership potential and/ or community involvement. The Scholarships offered this year are open to students undertaking a Higher Education or TAFE program of two or more years’ duration. The value of the Scholarship will be $7,500 per annum for two years. Students who take up these Scholarships will undertake to contribute 15 volunteer hours and will receive 5 hours training in leadership and community involvement activities

Eligible Students must :

Be Australian Citizens
Be of good academic standing and demonstrate community initiative/leadership activity
Have no outstanding fees at RMIT
Be enrolled full time in an Undergraduate or TAFE program at RMIT
GAF Application Form 2009 .pdf

Scholarships home page

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Rural Grants

Rural Grants are available to RMIT students from farming backgrounds. Grants will be made for a range of essential needs including text books and study materials, computers and other necessary academic equipment, living expenses and transport costs. Grants are available for one year up to $5,000.

Eligible Students must be:

Studying full-time undergraduate or TAFE program at RMIT
From a demonstrated farming background
Australian Citizens
Demonstrated financial disadvantage
How to apply?
Students apply using the 2009 Rural Grant Application Form

Open 19 January 2009

Close 27 March 2009

Read more...

School and Program-Based Scholarships

Other scholarship opportunities
Browse the dropbox for other opportunities in your field of study:

Other scholarship opportunities







Read more...

Evelyn Boekemann Scholarship

Scholarships are made available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in a Higher Education or TAFE program at RMIT. The scholarships are to assist with general education and living costs and are valued up to $800. Students with special needs are encouraged to specify the support required to assist in the completion of their studies.

Eligible Students must be:

Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students
Undergraduate or TAFE student in 2009
Applications open now. Closing date: 1 April

2009 Evelyn Boekemann Scholarship Application Form
Scholarships homepage



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Indigenous Postgraduate Coursework Scholarship

Students successful in receiving an RMIT Postgraduate Coursework Scholarship will receive a one-off $6,000 payment. The scholarship is to help with general education and living expenses.

Eligibility
The student must be:

In a postgraduate education program;
Be an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander;
Studying full-time in RMIT program or part-time because of exceptional circumstances;
Demonstrated financial difficulties undertaking study;
Show a will to succeed
How to Apply
Please apply using the 2009 Indigenous Postgraduate Coursework Scholarship Application
When
Opens 10 January 2009;
Closes 27 March 2009.

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Indigenous TAFE Diploma Scholarship

Students successful in receiving an RMIT Indigenous TAFE Scholarship will receive a $4000 scholarship. Previous recipients are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility
The student must be:

Studying a TAFE Diploma or Advanced Diploma program in a government funded program of at least one year duration (not open to apprenticeship and traineeship programs)
Be an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
Studying full-time in RMIT program or part-time because of exceptional circumstances.
Demonstrated financial difficulties undertaking study
How to Apply
Direct to RMIT Scholarships Office using 2009 TAFE RMIT Indigenous TAFE Diploma Scholarship Form

When
Opens 15 September 2008;
Closes 6 March.

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Indigenous Access Scholarship

The Indigenous Access Scholarship provides a one-off payment of $4,166 to indigenous undergraduate students, particularly those from rural or remote areas of Australia who need to relocate to take up an undergraduate course or approved enabling course.

If applicable, indigenous students who receive an Indigenous Access Scholarship can also have continued access to a Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarship (CECS) and/or Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarship (CAS).

Eligibility
The student must be:

Commencing undergraduate studies by course start date (first day of classes) in 2009;
An Aboriginal Australian or Torres Strait Islander;
Relocating to Melbourne to study.
How to apply
VTAC applicants
VTAC applicants must apply using SEAS – Access and Equity online application located on the VTAC website. No additional form will be required.

Direct (non-VTAC) applicants and current RMIT students
Non-VTAC applicants and current RMIT students must apply using the 2009 RMIT Equity Application Form

When
Opens 15 September 2008;
Closes 6 March 2009.

Read more...

Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarship (CECS)

Students successful in receiving an RMIT Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarship (CECS) will receive $2,207 (indexed annually each year for the duration of their program (max. 4 years). The scholarship is to assist students with general education and living expenses and payment will be made in two installments.

Eligible students must be:

Undergraduate or Associate Degree or Graduate Diploma in Education or Nursing in 2009
Studying in a full-time program at RMIT, or have extenuating circumstances for studying only part-time
Australian Citizens, have a Permanent Humanitarian Visa
Experiencing demonstrated financial difficulties
How to apply
VTAC applicants

All students applying through VTAC for undergraduate places in 2009 are advised to apply through the VTAC Website using the Scholarships link.

When

Applications open 4 August 2008 and close 10 October 2008.

Direct (non-VTAC) applicants and current RMIT students

Non-VTAC applicants and current RMIT students must apply using the 2009 RMIT Equity Application form.

When

Opens 15 September 2008
Closes 6 March 2009

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Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarship (CAS)

Students successful in receiving a CAS will receive $4,415 in 2009. This scholarship is indexed annually each year for the duration of your program (max 4 years). The scholarship is to assist with relocation and accommodation costs for students who have moved from a rural/regional area to study at RMIT. Payment will be made in two installments in May and September and will be deposited directly into your nominated bank account.

Eligible Students must be:

Undergraduate or Associate Degree or Graduate Diploma in Education or Nursing in 2009
Australian Citizens, have a Permanent Humanitarian Visa
Studying in a full-time program at RMIT, or have extenuating circumstances for studying only part-time
Experiencing demonstrated financial difficulties
Moved from a rural or regional area in the past four years, or recently completed their high schooling in a rural or regional area.
How to apply
VTAC applicants

All students applying through VTAC for undergraduate places in 2009 are advised to apply through the VTAC Website using the Scholarships link.

When

Applications open 4 August 2008 and close 10 October 2008.

Direct (non-VTAC) applicants and current RMIT students

Non-VTAC applicants and current RMIT students must apply using the 2009 RMIT Equity Application form.

When

Opens 15 September 2008
Closes 6 March 2009

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Higher Education Study Support Scholarship

Students successful in receiving a Study Support Scholarship will receive $2000 each year for the duration of the program (max 4 years). The Scholarship is to help with general education and living expenses.

Eligibility
Students must be:

In a commonwealth supported Higher Education program (not TAFE);
Australian Citizens, Permanent Humanitarian Visa holders, Permanent Residential Visa Holder;
Studying in a full-time program at RMIT, or have extenuating circumstances for studying part-time; AND
Experiencing demonstrated financial difficulties.
How to apply
VTAC applicants
All students applying through VTAC for undergraduate places in 2009 must apply through the VTAC website using the Scholarships link.

When
Open 4 August 2008
Close 10 October 2008
Direct (non-VTAC) applicants and current RMIT students
Non-VTAC applicants and current RMIT students must apply using the 2009 RMIT Equity Application Form.

When
Open 15th September 2008
Close 6 March 2009

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Fee Equity Scholarship

Students awarded an RMIT Fee Equity Scholarship will have their Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) fees paid and will not incur a HECS or HELP debt at the conclusion of their studies. Payments are automatically made against the students HECS or HELP account each year for the duration of their program (max. 4 years).

Eligibility
Students must be:

Commencing undergraduate student in their first year in 2009;
In a commonwealth supported Higher Education program (not TAFE);
Australian Citizens, Permanent Humanitarian Visa holders;
Studying in a full-time program at RMIT, or studying part time because of demonstrated extenuating circumstances;
Experiencing financial difficulties.

How to apply
VTAC applicants
VTAC applicants should apply through the VTAC application process using the scholarships link. No additional form will be required.

Direct (non-VTAC) applicants and current RMIT students
Non-VTAC applicants and current RMIT students must apply using the 2009 RMIT Equity Application Form.

When
VTAC

Open Monday 4 August 2008;
Close Friday 10 October 2008.
Direct

Open Monday 15 September 2008;
Close Friday 6 March 2009.

Read more...

School and Program-Based Scholarships

Other scholarship opportunities

Browse the dropbox for other opportunities in your field of study:

Other scholarship opportunities








Read more...

George Alexander Foundation Scholarships - Opens 19 January - Closes 27 March

The George Alexander Foundation Scholarships have been rejuvenated to bring them more into line with the philosophy of the Foundation. The aim of the Scholarship is to assist with living and course costs for full-time students who are commencing or continuing their studies in either TAFE or Higher Education.

Successful students will demonstrate academic ability, the will to succeed, leadership potential and/ or community involvement. The Scholarships offered this year are open to students undertaking a Higher Education or TAFE program of two or more years’ duration. The value of the Scholarship will be $7,500 per annum for two years. Students who take up these Scholarships will undertake to contribute 15 volunteer hours and will receive 5 hours training in leadership and community involvement activities

Eligible Students must :

Be Australian Citizens
Be of good academic standing and demonstrate community initiative/leadership activity
Have no outstanding fees at RMIT
Be enrolled full time in an Undergraduate or TAFE program at RMIT
GAF Application Form 2009 .pdf

Scholarships home page

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Rural Grants

Rural Grants are available to RMIT students from farming backgrounds. Grants will be made for a range of essential needs including text books and study materials, computers and other necessary academic equipment, living expenses and transport costs. Grants are available for one year up to $5,000.

Eligible Students must be:

Studying full-time undergraduate or TAFE program at RMIT
From a demonstrated farming background
Australian Citizens
Demonstrated financial disadvantage
How to apply?
Students apply using the 2009 Rural Grant Application Form

Open 19 January 2009

Close 27 March 2009

Read more...

School and Program-Based Scholarships

Browse the dropbox for other opportunities in your field of study:

Other scholarship opportunities







Read more...

Evelyn Boekemann Scholarship

Scholarships are made available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in a Higher Education or TAFE program at RMIT. The scholarships are to assist with general education and living costs and are valued up to $800. Students with special needs are encouraged to specify the support required to assist in the completion of their studies.

Eligible Students must be:

Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students
Undergraduate or TAFE student in 2009
Applications open now. Closing date: 1 April

2009 Evelyn Boekemann Scholarship Application Form
Scholarships homepage

Read more...

Indigenous Postgraduate Coursework Scholarship

Students successful in receiving an RMIT Postgraduate Coursework Scholarship will receive a one-off $6,000 payment. The scholarship is to help with general education and living expenses.

Eligibility
The student must be:

In a postgraduate education program;
Be an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander;
Studying full-time in RMIT program or part-time because of exceptional circumstances;
Demonstrated financial difficulties undertaking study;
Show a will to succeed

How to Apply
Please apply using the2009 Indigenous Postgraduate Coursework Scholarship Application

When
Opens 10 January 2009;
Closes 27 March 2009.

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Indigenous TAFE Diploma Scholarship

Students successful in receiving an RMIT Indigenous TAFE Scholarship will receive a $4000 scholarship. Previous recipients are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility
The student must be:

Studying a TAFE Diploma or Advanced Diploma program in a government funded program of at least one year duration (not open to apprenticeship and traineeship programs)
Be an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
Studying full-time in RMIT program or part-time because of exceptional circumstances.
Demonstrated financial difficulties undertaking study
How to Apply
Direct to RMIT Scholarships Office using 2009 TAFE RMIT Indigenous TAFE Diploma Scholarship Form

When
Opens 15 September 2008;
Closes 6 March.

Read more...

Indigenous Access Scholarship

The Indigenous Access Scholarship provides a one-off payment of $4,166 to indigenous undergraduate students, particularly those from rural or remote areas of Australia who need to relocate to take up an undergraduate course or approved enabling course.

If applicable, indigenous students who receive an Indigenous Access Scholarship can also have continued access to a Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarship (CECS) and/or Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarship (CAS).

Eligibility
The student must be:

Commencing undergraduate studies by course start date (first day of classes) in 2009;
An Aboriginal Australian or Torres Strait Islander;
Relocating to Melbourne to study.
How to apply
VTAC applicants
VTAC applicants must apply using SEAS – Access and Equity online application located on the VTAC website. No additional form will be required.

Direct (non-VTAC) applicants and current RMIT students
Non-VTAC applicants and current RMIT students must apply using the 2009 RMIT Equity Application Form

When
Opens 15 September 2008;
Closes 6 March 2009.

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Northcote Trust Scholarship

Now Open. Closes 27 March

This scholarship will be open to TAFE students in a pathway program who intend to move through into a higher degree. It is also open to Higher Education students who have moved from a Diploma at RMIT into a Higher Degree Program.

The Northcote Trust Seeks to provide assistance in the education of young people of outstanding potential, whether academic or otherwise. Its aim is to ensure that such potential will result in significant contributions to their local communities and to society generally and will not be constrained by lack of financial support.

If you are a student at RMIT considering moving (or if you have moved ) from a diploma to a degree or are moving from a certificate or apprenticeship or traineeship into a diploma, this Scholarship could be for you!

Higher Education students receive $15,000 over two years ($7,500 in each of two years in Higher Education), and

TAFE students receive $17,000 over three years ($2,000 in TAFE and $7,500 in each of two years in Higher Ed)

To be eligible for this Scholarship you will:
be an Australian citizen or the holder of a permanent humanitarian visa

be undertaking a government funded Diploma/Advanced Diploma at RMIT and looking to progress to a Commonwealth supported Undergraduate program in the same or a complementary field of study, OR have progressed to a Commonwealth supported Undergraduate program from a Diploma/ Advanced Diploma in the same or a complimentary field of study.

be of low income and or have experienced disadvantage

be able to demonstrate outstanding potential and ambition, academic or otherwise

not already have a bachelor degree or higher level award

be a student 35 years of age or under

Northcote Trust Application 2009 .pdf

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RMIT TAFE Study Support Scholarships

Students successful in receiving a Study Support Scholarship will receive $2,000 for one year only. Previous recipients are encouraged to apply.

To be eligible students must be:

studying in an RMIT TAFE program in 2009,
in a government funded program of at least one year duration (not open to apprenticeship and traineeship programs),
Australian Citizens, have a Permanent Humanitarian Visa, or Permanent Residency Visa holder,
studying in a full-time program at RMIT, or part-time due to extenuating circumstances, AND
experiencing demonstrated financial difficulties because of extenuating circumstances.
Applications are now open please use the 2009 TAFE Study Support Application form.

Open 15 September 2008

Close 6 March 2009

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Computer Science and IT international students

The International Commencing Scholarships are available only to international students who are commencing an undergraduate or postgraduate program in the School of Computer Science and IT run at the City campus (Melbourne) of RMIT University for the first time.

Previous or current RMIT undergraduate students who may not be eligible for this scholarship are welcome to consider our Alumni Loyalty Program.

The International Commencing Scholarships are a reduction of AUD$3,000 (pro-rata) in a program’s annual tuition fee for the normal duration of the program. They are available for the following programs only:

Undergraduate

BP094 Bachelor of Computer Science including:
- Bachelor of Computer Science (Application Programming)
- Bachelor of Computer Science (Network Programming)
- Bachelor of Computer Science (System Administration)
- Bachelor of Computer Science (Web Systems)
BP096 Bachelor of Software Engineering (excluding internship year)
BP098 Bachelor of Information Technology (Computing and Internet Technology)

BP162 Bachelor of Information Technology including:
- Bachelor of Information Technology (Application Programming)
- Bachelor of Information Technology (Network Programming)
- Bachelor of Information Technology (System Administration)
- Bachelor of Information Technology (Web Systems)


Postgraduate
MC060 Master of Computer Science
MC061 Master of Information Technology
MC062 Master of Computing
MC063 Master of Technology (Internet and Web Computing)
MC152 Master of Technology (Enterprise Architecture)


Eligibility
You must meet all of the following criteria:

You do intend to enrol in one of the above programs.
This is your first undergraduate or postgraduate enrolment at the School of Computer Science and IT.

You have excellent results in your previous study placing you in at least the top 5% of students. (Previous RMIT undergraduate students will need a Cumulative GPA of at least 3.75 to be eligible for a commencing postgraduate scholarship .)
The duration of your intended study at our City campus is at least
1 year (2 semesters) for undergraduate students; OR
1.5 years (3 semesters) for postgraduate students.


To be considered for a scholarship
Before you can be considered for an International Commencing Scholarship you must have already applied for one of the programs listed above. If you have not, please go to www.rmit.edu.au/international/apply for information on how to apply.

If you have already applied and received an offer into a program but not a scholarship , and believe you meet the above criteria then please send an email quoting your file number to:

ugschol@cs.rmit.edu.au to be considered for an undergraduate scholarship ; OR
pgschol@cs.rmit.edu.au to be considered for a postgraduate scholarship .

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