Vice-Chancellor's Scholars

Vice-Chancellor’s Scholars are identified among those scholarship applicants who have achieved exceptional academic results and leadership while at high school. If chosen, you are offered the opportunity to study the degree of your choice and to participate in development programs to prepare you as a future leader. 

This is an annual scholarship which can be applied to prospective students who meet all entry requirements for a Bachelor program at RMIT Vietnam. 

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:

• Be a citizen of Vietnam
  
• Be a current Grade 12 student (expected to graduate from high school in 2027); or have graduated from high school no more than two years before the scholarship application deadline.    
• Have strong leadership qualities and potential and good records of extracurricular activities;
• Have completed Semester 1 of Grade 12 and achieved: 
  • a minimum weighted GPA* of 9.0/10.0, or equivalent**, over Grade 10, Grade 11 and Semester 1 of Grade 12;    
• Have a valid IELTS (Academic) 6.5+ (no band below 6.0) or equivalent. For other international English entry requirements, please view the English equivalency requirements (links to Australian website)
  
  • Your IELTS test result must be within its two-year validity period on the start date of your intended intake semester in 2027.
• Have applied for admission to a Bachelor’s degree program at RMIT Vietnam and meet the program entry requirements (conditional offer may be considered);
• Commence your Bachelor’s degree program in 2027. If successful, the scholarship will apply from semester 3 2027 (October 2027).

• Vice-Chancellor’s Scholars are awarded on merit, and take into account past academic performance, passion for success, creativity, engagement with community involvement and future leadership potential. 
• There is a screening, shortlisting, and interview process. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview, which is expected to take place in March/April 2027. Interview date is subject to change. 

* Past Academic Performance weighting

Weighted GPA are calculated using the following weighting:

• 40% – Grade 12 Semester 1 GPA
• 30% – Grade 11 GPA
• 30% – Grade 10 GPA

** GPA equivalence

Grading systems that use a different scale, such as a 4.0, 7.0 point scale or letter grades, will be converted to an equivalent 10-point scale.

If a high school transcript does not include a cumulative GPA for each year, the Scholarships Office will calculate the annual GPA by averaging the grades for subjects assessed on a 10-point scale. Subjects assessed on a pass/fail basis will not be included in the calculation.

To uphold your Provisional Scholarship Offer, please complete the following requirements by the specified deadlines. Failure to meet these conditions will result in the withdrawal of the scholarship.

• Maintain your GPA: Maintain a minimum GPA of 9.0/10.0 for Semester 2 of Grade 12.
• Submit required documents: Send your Vietnamese High School National Examination Statement of Results and Final High School Transcript - or official IB/A-Level (or equivalent) results - to your Program Advisor by 18 August 2027.

Application pack

The following supporting documents must be included in your submission. The supporting documents must be in English, combined into one PDF file (no larger than 16 MB) and publicly accessible (not restricted or limited access).

 

An Introduction video

An introduction video of no more than two minutes covering the following points:

• What makes you stand out as a deserving candidate for this scholarship?
• If awarded the scholarship, what is an initiative that you would like to pursue that can bring advantages to the university and/or your communities?

Please upload the video to an online platform (e.g. YouTube) and provide a publicly accessible link (not restricted or limited access) in your application package.

A Personal statement

A personal statement (300 - 500 words) in English. In your statement, you should address the following:

• Your intended major (program) and goals for university;
• What education in your intended program will help you achieve your goals;
• Why RMIT should select you as a Vice-Chancellor’s Scholar;
  
• Your relevant academic, extracurricular and leadership activities.

Written references

Two recommendation letters or reference letters from teachers, community leaders, or colleagues from organisations you have worked for. If the letters are not written in English, please attach translated versions of them.

A digital portfolio

A digital portfolio describing yourself, highlighting your participation in extracurricular activities and your achievements. The portfolio may include:

• Leadership in volunteer work or charity groups
• Leadership in clubs or associated activities
• Work experience gained through internships, paid jobs or volunteer work
• Certificates or awards you have received