Future Leaders Scholarship
A 20% tuition fee reduction for students from India and neighbouring South Asian countries entering a RMIT bachelor's or coursework master's.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate, Master’s
Destination
Australia
Funding
20% tuition fee reduction for the duration of the eligible program as stated in the offer letter.
Eligible applicants
Citizens of India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal or Pakistan
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Overview
Future Leaders Scholarship is offered by RMIT University for Undergraduate, Master’s study in Australia. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Tuition fees (percentage reduction)
Included
Living costs
Not included
20% tuition fee reduction for the duration of the eligible program as stated in the offer letter. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
See official criteria
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Citizens of India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal or Pakistan.
- International eligibility
- Cannot be combined with another RMIT-funded or Australia Awards tuition scholarship. Recipients help with Open Day events.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- Satisfactory academic progress, reviewed after Semester Two results; no minimum grade stated.
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Language requirements
- English languageRequired
- Must meet the English level of the program (RMIT English packaged offers qualify once met).
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- Australia
Official eligibility summary
Citizens (including dual citizens) of India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal or Pakistan holding or planning to apply for a student visa, with an offer to an eligible bachelor or coursework master's program from 2026 intakes. Existing students starting another program at the same level are not eligible.
Applicant profile
- Citizens of India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal or Pakistan
Study route
- Undergraduate, Master’s study in Australia
Current-cycle criteria
- Citizens (including dual citizens) of India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal or Pakistan holding or planning to apply for a student visa, with an offer to an eligible bachelor or coursework master's program from 2026 intakes. Existing students starting another program at the same level are not eligible.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Scholarship-specific documents
How to apply
- 1
Check your program is eligible
- 2
Apply to study at RMIT; no separate scholarship application
- 3
Scholarship details appear in your offer letter
Application timeline
Application cycle
Applies to offers for 2026 intakes onwards. No deadline on the page.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
RMIT University
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 13, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.