This scholarship offers a 20% tuition fee reduction for Southeast Asian students enrolling in eligible programs at RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia. It is designed to support outstanding students from Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam in pursuing their academic goals.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the Academic Merit Scholarship at RMIT University, applicants must:
- Be a citizen of Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, or Vietnam
- Apply offshore from one of the above countries (Note: RMIT Vietnam students who completed cross-campus studies and immediately apply for the same qualification at Melbourne campus are not eligible)
- Hold or plan to apply for a valid international student visa before program commencement
- Achieve an Australian equivalent GPA of 2.5, 70% average, or ATAR 75 in their qualifying qualification at the time of application
- Hold a full or conditional offer letter for Vocational Education, Associate Degree*, Bachelor’s degree*, Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, or Masters by Coursework program
- Not be an existing RMIT University student (except ELICOS or Foundation Studies students who will be notified after completion)
*Exclusions apply to the following programs:
- AD023 Associate Degree in Aviation (Professional Pilots)
- BP345 Bachelor of Aviation (Pilot Training)
Scholarship Value and Benefits
- 20% tuition fee reduction for the duration of the eligible program(s) as specified in the offer letter
- Applicable only to tuition fees and the initial program duration
- Opportunity to participate in RMIT Melbourne Open Day events
Application Process
- Select an eligible program at RMIT University
- Submit an application to study at RMIT
- No separate scholarship application is required; scholarship consideration is automatic
Successful applicants will receive an offer letter detailing the scholarship. Unsuccessful applicants will not be notified.
Important Terms and Conditions
- The scholarship is limited in availability and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis
- To secure the scholarship, accept the offer and pay the deposit within 14 days of the offer letter date
- Applicants must not hold any other scholarship or government-funded sponsorship covering tuition fees (e.g., Australia Awards, MARA, LPDP). Receiving such funding will revoke this scholarship
- The scholarship will be revoked if the student loses their student visa status
- Students already awarded the scholarship may change programs in future semesters; the scholarship will continue if the new program is not excluded
This scholarship is an excellent opportunity for Southeast Asian international students seeking financial support based on academic merit to study at a leading Australian university. Check your eligibility and apply now to benefit from this tuition fee reduction at RMIT University.