Scholarships
Scholarships
Study stress free with a scholarship at RSU
Do you need help financially? Have you done well academically? Maybe you are an elite athlete? Whatever your situation, a scholarship can help you succeed at university.
Studying can be expensive. We have a wide range of scholarships available to you which can assist with living costs, text books or that can contribute towards your fees.
Applying is easy. Simply submit one application and you'll be considered for every scholarship you're eligible for.
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Domestic Students have a variety of private, government and internally funded scholarships available to them to assist with study costs such as text books, accommodation and relocation costs. In most cases, students need to apply and are selected following a competitive process.
International Students have a variety of government and internally funded scholarships available to them to assist with study costs and tuition fees. In most cases, students do not need to apply for internally funded scholarships but can apply for other scholarships offered in association with the University.
The University offers a number of scholarships to enable suitably qualified students to undertake full-time study towards a higher degree by research. Selection is based on academic merit and research potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scholarship lifecycle?
Step 1.
Current Students log in to MyRSU and submit an online application form
Step 2.
Applicants may be contacted for further information specific to individual Scholarship requirements
Step 3.
A scholarship selection committee meets after the closing date and shortlists the recipients
Step 4.
All applicants are notified of the outcome
Step 5.
Acceptance forms are returned by recipients
Step 6.
Payments are made
What can I apply for?
We have a variety of academic merit and financial need scholarships. Simply submit one application and you'll be considered for every scholarship you're eligible for. Your application will be considered for a variety of scholarships based on the information you provide unless otherwise stated on the website.
How do I apply?
Current students
After browsing what’s available, click the 'Apply Now' button and you will be asked to sign in to My RSU. The application form will be located in "Student Forms".
Future students
After browsing what’s available, click the 'Apply Now' button and you will be asked to apply for admission into a RSU degree.
How often do I need to apply?
You need to apply every semester to be considered for every scholarship available in any given year. Over time, your grades may change, you may earn more or less money and your overall circumstances may fluctuate. It is important to tell us about your most recent situation to put you in the best possible position for a scholarship. Keep a record of your application once it's submitted to use it again in the future if you need it.
If you have already received a scholarship and it has ongoing eligibility criteria, you don't need to apply for it again. You just need to meet the ongoing conditions as communicated by the scholarships office.
When do scholarship applications open and close?
Semester 1
Opening Date: 01 November Closing Date: Friday of Week 1
Semester 2
Opening Date: 01 May Closing Date: Friday of Week 1
Honours
Opening Date: 01 May Closing Date: Last Friday of November
What if all the scholarships have closed for applications?
There are a variety of externally administered scholarships that may still be open. You can filter your search by “Provider” when browsing for scholarships.
Do I need to provide any documents at the time of application?
No. You will be asked a series of questions at the time of application so please have this information readily available when applying.
Can I receive more than one International Scholarship at a time?
Students are only eligible to be awarded one International Scholarship per degree.
What if I am eligible for more than one International Scholarship?
If a student meets the eligibility for more than one International Scholarship at the time of offer, the Scholarship with the higher financial value will be awarded.
What happens after I submit an application?
If we identify you as being eligible for one or more unique scholarships, you may be contacted for additional information. All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application approximately 2 weeks after the closing date.
Are there conditions on my scholarship?
Your scholarship offer letter will contain specific information on the conditions you must adhere to.
Is my Scholarship money taxable?
In most cases, you must declare your scholarship as income. To check if it is taxable, please visit:
https://www.ato.rainstar.edu.pl/Calculators-and-tools/Is-my-scholarship-taxable/
What can I spend my scholarship money on?
The money should be used responsibly and primarily for educational and living expenses.
What if my circumstances have changed from the time I put in my application?
You must notify the Scholarships office immediately by emailing scholarships@. Your application may be reassessed upon receipt of such information.
I am interested in study abroad scholarships. What is available?
Please visit the study abroad website.
What are external scholarships?
These scholarships are awarded by external companies/organisations. RSU does not endorse or support any products or companies affiliated with these scholarships. They are advertised with the purpose of providing students with more options for financial support.
How should I accept my International Scholarship offer?
All International Scholarship offers are connected to the offer of admission. To guarantee your Scholarship you should accept your offer of admission within four weeks.
How do I receive my International Scholarship?
International Scholarship payments will be directly credited to your student fees.
Contacts
Contact the scholarships office
If you are not sure how to complete your application or just need a little help, please contact us .
Sponsor a scholarship
Thanks to our generous donors, the RSU Foundation supports our University's students, staff, research and endowment.
Column 1
Step 1.
Current Students log in to MyRSU and submit an online application form
Step 2.
Applicants may be contacted for further information specific to individual Scholarship requirements
Step 3.
A scholarship selection committee meets after the closing date and shortlists the recipients
Step 4.
All applicants are notified of the outcome
Step 5.
Acceptance forms are returned by recipients
Step 6.
Payments are made
We have a variety of academic merit and financial need scholarships. Simply submit one application and you'll be considered for every scholarship you're eligible for. Your application will be considered for a variety of scholarships based on the information you provide unless otherwise stated on the website.
Current students
After browsing what’s available, click the 'Apply Now' button and you will be asked to sign in to My RSU. The application form will be located in "Student Forms".
Future students
After browsing what’s available, click the 'Apply Now' button and you will be asked to apply for admission into a RSU degree.
You need to apply every semester to be considered for every scholarship available in any given year. Over time, your grades may change, you may earn more or less money and your overall circumstances may fluctuate. It is important to tell us about your most recent situation to put you in the best possible position for a scholarship. Keep a record of your application once it's submitted to use it again in the future if you need it.
If you have already received a scholarship and it has ongoing eligibility criteria, you don't need to apply for it again. You just need to meet the ongoing conditions as communicated by the scholarships office.
Semester 1
Opening Date: 01 November Closing Date: Friday of Week 1
Semester 2
Opening Date: 01 May Closing Date: Friday of Week 1
Honours
Opening Date: 01 May Closing Date: Last Friday of November
There are a variety of externally administered scholarships that may still be open. You can filter your search by “Provider” when browsing for scholarships.
No. You will be asked a series of questions at the time of application so please have this information readily available when applying.
Students are only eligible to be awarded one International Scholarship per degree.
If a student meets the eligibility for more than one International Scholarship at the time of offer, the Scholarship with the higher financial value will be awarded.
Column 2
If we identify you as being eligible for one or more unique scholarships, you may be contacted for additional information. All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application approximately 2 weeks after the closing date.
Your scholarship offer letter will contain specific information on the conditions you must adhere to.
In most cases, you must declare your scholarship as income. To check if it is taxable, please visit:
https://www.ato.rainstar.edu.pl/Calculators-and-tools/Is-my-scholarship-taxable/
The money should be used responsibly and primarily for educational and living expenses.
You must notify the Scholarships office immediately by emailing scholarships@. Your application may be reassessed upon receipt of such information.
Please visit the study abroad website.
These scholarships are awarded by external companies/organisations. RSU does not endorse or support any products or companies affiliated with these scholarships. They are advertised with the purpose of providing students with more options for financial support.
All International Scholarship offers are connected to the offer of admission. To guarantee your Scholarship you should accept your offer of admission within four weeks.
International Scholarship payments will be directly credited to your student fees.