The impact of philanthropy

In 2016 RMIT’s Philanthropy Fund distributed $3.2 million to support scholarships, prizes, awards and special projects.

83,0251,810: The total number of students at RMIT, including 16,731 students studying at locations outside Australia

1,810: Scholarships available

14,430: Students who applied for a scholarship

266: Disadvantaged school leavers supported. The schools Network Access Program (SNAP) supports tertiary access and participation of students from disadvantaged areas.

Scholarships awarded

Funds were distributed according to the following criteria:

General: 40%

Merit: 30%

Equity: 24%

Equity/Merit: 6%

Distribution of philanthropic funds

Scholarships: 6%

Award: 2%

Prizes: 6%

Project/other: 1%

General: 16%