Funding & benefits
The value of the scholarship is a 20% tuition fee reduction for the duration of the eligible course(s)* as outlined in your offer letter.
Eligible programmes & fields
Use the verified study fields above for subject-fit screening and confirm the exact eligible degree on the provider’s official programme page before applying.
About this opportunity
Academic Merit Scholarship for South East Asia is an official-source-verified opportunity offered by RMIT University in Australia. Eligible academic level: Scholarships. Recorded funding: Funding & benefits. Application deadline: Not stated by the official source — check the official page. Review the verified eligibility, benefits and official application route below before applying.
Use the programme and eligibility sections below to decide whether the opportunity matches your academic background before opening the official application portal.
At a glance
Key dates
Eligibility requirements
- be a citizen of Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste or Vietnam
- be applying offshore from Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste or Vietnam (RMIT Vietnam students who completed cross-campus studies and immediately apply for the same qualification (course) in Melbourne campus are not eligible)
- be an international student holding a valid student visa or plan to apply for a student visa prior to the course commencement
- achieve Australian equivalent grade GPA of 2.5 or 70% average or ATAR 75 in your qualifying qualification at the time of application
- hold a full or conditional offer letter to commence studies in Vocational Education, Associate Degree*, Bachelor’s degree*, Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Masters by Coursework degree
- not be an existing RMIT University student (existing ELICOS or Foundation Studies may be qualified and will be notified after Foundation Studies completion).
- AD023 Associate Degree in Aviation (Professional Pilots)
- BP345 Bachelor of Aviation (Pilot Training)
- In order to qualify for this scholarship you must:
- * Exclusions apply to the following degrees:
Should you apply?
On nationality, the record states: be a citizen of Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timo…. Expect to prepare 1 document (listed below).
Check these against your profile
- Citizenship / nationality rule: be a citizen of Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timo….
- Study destination: Australia.
This is a factual checklist of verified programme requirements, not a personalised eligibility decision. The awarding institution makes the final eligibility decision.
Required documents
- hold a full or conditional offer letter to commence studies in Vocational Education, Associate Degree*, Bachelor’s degree*, Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Masters by Coursework degree
Application process
Application checklist
- Compare your profile with the verified eligibility criteria on this page.
- Review the official application page for the complete list of required documents.
- Use the official application route linked on this page rather than a third-party submission form.
This checklist organises the verified requirements already shown on this page; it does not replace the provider’s official instructions.
Frequently asked questions
What funding comes with Academic Merit Scholarship for South East Asia?
The award is worth 20% of the total course fee.
Which nationalities are eligible?
The eligibility record states: be a citizen of Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timo….
Is there a deadline?
The official page does not state a closing date. Confirm timing directly with RMIT University before preparing an application.
Where do I apply?
Directly with RMIT University, through the official application page linked from this record.
Which documents does RMIT University ask for?
The official page lists 1 item: hold a full or conditional offer letter to commence studies in Vocational Education, Associate Degree*, Bachelor’s degree*, Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Masters by Coursework degree.
How was this information verified?
Every fact on this page was read from RMIT University's official pages, which ScholarshipFrontier rechecks automatically; the sources and the last check date are listed at the bottom of the page.
Official sources & verification
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Official sources last checked: 26 Sep 2026 · Verified Sep 26, 2026
About RMIT University
RMIT University is based in Australia and publishes this opportunity on its own official pages, which ScholarshipFrontier reads directly.