Funding & benefits
be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, an Australian permanent resident or a permanent humanitarian visa holder
Eligible programmes & fields
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About this opportunity
The Grathelms Scholarship pays $7,000 to students in their second year or honours year of the Bachelor of Fashion (Design) program. You must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, an Australian permanent resident, or a permanent humanitarian visa holder to qualify. Eligible students need to be enrolling full-time in Semester 1 and 2 of 2027 for their second year. Applicants should check the official website for specific evidence requirements based on their circumstances.
The opportunity currently maps to study areas including Arts, Design & Architecture. Use the programme and eligibility sections below to decide whether the opportunity matches your academic background before opening the official application portal.
Key dates
Eligibility requirements
- 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 enrolling full-time in either: your second year of the Bachelor of Fashion (Design) (BP328) in Semester 1 and 2 2027 (having completed no less than 96 credit points and no more than 120 credit points) and have at least two years of full-time study left to complete, or
- your third year of the Bachelor of Fashion (Design) (BP328) in Semester 1 and 2 2027 (having completed no less than 192 credit points and no more than 216 credit points) and have at least one year of full-time study left to complete, or
- the Bachelor of Fashion (Design) (Honours) (BH127) in Semester 1 and 2 2027, having graduated from the Bachelor of Fashion (Design) (BP328) in Semester 1 or 2 2026
- be able to demonstrate circumstance(s) that impact your ability to study, or be from an RMIT priority group, including: living with a disability, long-term medical condition, or identify as neurodivergent
- have experienced or currently experiencing significant personal or life difficulties
- have relocated/will be relocating from interstate or a rural or regional area to Melbourne to study at RMIT (check eligibility using the Regional Adjustment Calculator)
- are experiencing financial hardship, for example if you: receive a Centrelink/Department of Veterans' Affairs low-income support payment, or
- hold a low-income Centrelink Health Care Card
- are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
- are an early school leaver, mature-age student, or you entered university via a TAFE pathway
- are a current or former refugee
- are from a low socioeconomic (low SES) background
- have recently completed secondary schooling at a SNAP (School Network Access Program) school
- be able to demonstrate your commitment and dedication to fashion
Should you apply?
It suits Undergraduate applicants working in Arts, Design & Architecture.
Check these against your profile
- Academic level: Undergraduate.
- Study area: Arts, Design & Architecture.
- 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.
Application process
- Depending on your circumstances, you will need to provide different types of evidence and material to support your scholarship application.
- Find out more about applying for scholarships.
Application checklist
- 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
Is this for Master's, PhD or postdoctoral applicants?
It is for Undergraduate level applicants at RMIT University in Australia.
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.
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: 27 Oct 2026 · Verified yesterday
About RMIT University
RMIT University is based in Australia and publishes this opportunity on its own official pages, which ScholarshipFrontier reads directly.