Funding & benefits
be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, an Australian permanent resident or a permanent humanitarian visa holder
not already be committed to a student accommodation provider under a lease agreement in 2027
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
This award supports undergraduate students starting full-time study at RMIT’s Brunswick or City campus in Semester 1 2027. You must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, an Australian permanent resident, or a permanent humanitarian visa holder. Eligible applicants are those relocating to Melbourne from interstate or a rural or regional area for the first time to study. The scholarship provides a rental subsidy worth up to $16,016 for a program of at least one year.
The opportunity currently maps to study areas including All study areas. 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
- 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
- have relocated/will be relocating from interstate or a rural or regional area to Melbourne for the first time to study at RMIT (check eligibility using the Regional Adjustment Calculator)
- be commencing full-time study in Semester 1 2027 in a certificate IV*, diploma*, undergraduate degree or postgraduate by coursework program at RMIT (Brunswick or City campus)
- not already be committed to a student accommodation provider under a lease agreement in 2027
- 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
- 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 a current or former refugee
- are from a low socioeconomic (low SES) background
- completed secondary school at a SNAP (School Network Access Program) school
- not have previously studied at RMIT
- not have previously completed a program at the same level or higher, for example, if you plan to study a Diploma of Enginieering Technology, you should not have previously completed another diploma
- *Certificate IV and Diploma programs delivered through an apprenticeship or traineeship are not eligible.
Should you apply?
Applicants should be at Undergraduate level working in All study areas. Expect to prepare 2 documents (listed below).
Check these against your profile
- Academic level: Undergraduate.
- Study area: All study areas.
- 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
- be commencing full-time study in Semester 1 2027 in a certificate IV*, diploma*, undergraduate degree or postgraduate by coursework program at RMIT (Brunswick or City campus)
- not have previously completed a program at the same level or higher, for example, if you plan to study a Diploma of Enginieering Technology, you should not have previously completed another diploma
Application process
- Apply online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) website (www.vtac.edu.au).
- 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
- 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
Which degree level does Journal Accommodation Support Scholarship support?
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.
Which documents does RMIT University ask for?
The official page lists 2 items: be commencing full-time study in Semester 1 2027 in a certificate IV*, diploma*, undergraduate degree or postgraduate by coursework program at RMIT (Brunswick or City campus), not have previously completed a program at the same level or higher, for example, if you plan to study a Diploma of Enginieering Technology, you should not have previously completed another diploma.
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.