Scholarship Overview

RMIT University offers the RTP Stipend Scholarship (RSS). Every year, the International Students Office of RMIT University awards scholarships to degree-seeking students who have specified financial needs. Note that a large portion of the scholarship funds come from International student tuition. RTP Stipend Scholarship (RSS) is applicable for Masters Degree. The award is applicable for the courses like Master of Technology (Fashion & Textiles),Master of Business (Supply Chain & Logistics),Master of Architecture,Master of Business (Business Information Systems),Master of Science (Mathematical Sciences),Master of Science (Psychology),Master of Business (Business & Law). If we consider the amount of the RTP Stipend Scholarship (RSS), then it varies each semester. The applicants should review the scholarship application in order to fully understand the availability and amount for that particular semester. To qualify for the award, candidates must have completed the Bachelor degree and passed the 12th grade. Foreign students wishing to apply for this scholarship must take English proficiency exams such as TOEFL, IELTS, PTE.

Applicable course, university and country

This scholarship is applicable for Masters Degree

This scholarship is applicable for the following courses in RMIT University in Australia

• Master of Technology (Fashion & Textiles)
  Master of Business (Business Information Systems)
• Master of Business (Supply Chain & Logistics)
  Master of Science (Psychology)
• Master of Architecture
  Master of Science (Mathematical Sciences)
• Master of Business (Business & Law)

• This scholarship is for PhD or Masters by Research students only

Scholarship amount details

Max scholarship per student: AUD 34,841 => Rs 19,31,933

Conversion rate used: 1 AUD = Rs. 57.55 (last updated 26th September 2024)

Scholarship amount will be given: Yearly

Scholarship amount can be used for

Type of Expense	Indicates if scholarship can be used for this type of expense
Tuition & Fees	✔Scholarship amount can be used for this
Living Expense	✔Scholarship amount can be used for this
Accommodation	×Not covered in scholarship
Air Fare/Travel Expenses	×Not covered in scholarship
Spouse/Child Care	×Not covered in scholarship
Health Cover	×Not covered in scholarship
Application	×Not covered in scholarship
Others	×Not covered in scholarship

• a stipend of $34,841 per annum pro rata (full-time study). This amount is subject to indexation annually
• international candidates in receipt of this scholarship are also awarded an RTP International Tuition Fee Offset Scholarship (RIFOS) or an RMIT Research International Tuition Fee Scholarship (RRITFS)
• a relocation allowance for the cost of relocating in order to take up their postgraduate research program. The amount is up to $515 per adult and $255 per child to a maximum of $1,540

Student Awards

Number of students to be awarded: Varies

Scholarship Eligibility

Special Restrictions

• No Special Restriction applicable

Exams Details

Exam name	Indicates if exam is required and cutoff (if any)
TOEFL	Required (minimum score 79)
IELTS	Required (minimum score 6.5)
PTE	Required (minimum score 58)
12	Required
UG	Required (minimum score 80.0%)

Eligibility

Priority is given to applicants who:

• have achieved a high distinction in the final two years of the qualifying program(s). At RMIT, a grade of high distinction represents an academic achievement of 80% or higher
• may be considered by RMIT as having an equivalent level of academic attainment, taking into account previous study, relevant work experience, research publications and other research experience
• are able to take receipt of a scholarship for a minimum 12 months duration on a full-time basis (or part-time equivalent) because of prior enrolment in a graduate research program
• have not already completed a graduate research program at the same or higher course level. For example, Masters by Research applicants should not have already completed a Masters by Research or PhD
• an applicant must not previously have held an RMIT or  Commonwealth-funded postgraduate research scholarship unless it was terminated within six months of the scholarship’s payments commencing
• are or will be enrolled and primarily based at an RMIT Australian campus.
• English language requirements: 
• TOEFL- overall 79 with minimum score of 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing
• IELTS- overall 6.5 with no band less than 6.0
• PTE- 58 (no communication band less than 50)

Application Process for this scholarship

• Academic transcripts
• Application Process:
  • When applying for a scholarship, students will automatically be considered for all scholarships for which they are eligible. There is no need to submit separate applications
  • These scholarships are awarded through the University’s research scholarship rounds. All scholarship applications are ranked in accordance with the ranking model that has been approved by RMIT’s Research Committee.

Scholarship Application

Students will be auto-considered for this scholarship when they apply for the courses on which this scholarship is applicable. No separate application is needed.

Important Dates

	Date	Additional Details
Application final end date	Not Available	No specific deadline is mentioned

Please note that these dates could be in local country times and may not be IST (Indian standard time).

Contact email	sgr.scholarships@rmit.edu.au
Phone number	+61 3 9925 5000