RMIT University is offering the Academic Merit Scholarship for South East Asia to high-achieving students from Indonesia and other eligible Southeast Asian countries who plan to study in Melbourne, Australia. The scholarship provides a 20% tuition fee reduction for the duration of the eligible program specified in the offer letter.

Applications are currently open until all available places have been filled. As scholarships are limited and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, prospective students are encouraged to prepare and submit their applications early.

Eligible Countries

The scholarship is available to citizens of Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam. In 2025, RMIT awarded 4,616 scholarships to international students, including 774 Academic Merit Scholarships.

RMIT Scholarship Eligibility

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

  • Be a citizen of Indonesia or another eligible Southeast Asian country.
  • Apply from outside Australia, including from Indonesia.
  • Be an international student holding a valid student visa or planning to apply for one before the course begins.
  • Achieve an Australian-equivalent GPA of at least 2.5, a 70% average, or an ATAR of 75 in the qualifying credential used for admission.
  • Hold a full or conditional offer for an eligible program.
  • Not be an existing RMIT University student.

The scholarship may apply to Vocational Education, Associate Degree, bachelor's degree, Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, and Masters by Coursework programs. The Associate Degree in Aviation (Professional Pilots) and Bachelor of Aviation (Pilot Training) are excluded.

Important Terms

Recipients are selected based on academic merit. The scholarship applies only to tuition fees and does not cover living expenses, accommodation, travel, or other costs.

To secure the scholarship, successful applicants must accept their offer and pay the required deposit within 14 days of the offer letter date. The scholarship may be revoked if the recipient no longer holds a student visa or receives another RMIT-funded or Australia Awards scholarship that covers tuition fees. Recipients of foreign government scholarships, including Indonesia's LPDP scholarship, may remain eligible under RMIT's conditions.

How to Apply

  1. Select an eligible RMIT program.
  2. Submit an application to study at RMIT University.
  3. Receive an offer letter. If successful, the tuition fee discount will be included in the letter, subject to availability.

Successful candidates will receive an offer letter outlining the scholarship details. Check the official RMIT Academic Merit Scholarship page for current requirements and updates.

Consult RIM Education

Prospective students who need assistance can consult an RIM Education counsellor. The counselling team can help with program selection, scholarship eligibility checks, application preparation, and guidance on the Australian student visa process.

Consultations are available through RIM Education offices in Gading Serpong–Tangerang, Solo, Semarang, and Surabaya. Contact the team via WhatsApp at +62 811-980-1818 or email info@rimeducation.com to confirm the nearest location, opening hours, and counsellor availability.

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