Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarship (CECS)

Students successful in receiving an RMIT Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarship (CECS) will receive $2,207 (indexed annually each year for the duration of their program (max. 4 years). The scholarship is to assist students with general education and living expenses and payment will be made in two installments.

Eligible students must be:

Undergraduate or Associate Degree or Graduate Diploma in Education or Nursing in 2009
Studying in a full-time program at RMIT, or have extenuating circumstances for studying only part-time
Australian Citizens, have a Permanent Humanitarian Visa
Experiencing demonstrated financial difficulties
How to apply
VTAC applicants

All students applying through VTAC for undergraduate places in 2009 are advised to apply through the VTAC Website using the Scholarships link.

When

Applications open 4 August 2008 and close 10 October 2008.

Direct (non-VTAC) applicants and current RMIT students

Non-VTAC applicants and current RMIT students must apply using the 2009 RMIT Equity Application form.

When

Opens 15 September 2008
Closes 6 March 2009