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Do I have to also apply for my course?
Yes, you will still need to apply for your course and this can be done through the institution you wish to study or your local tertiary admissions centre.
What if I get accepted to study a different course to the one that I nominated on the Scholarships application form?
Simply call us on 1800 290 979 to update us with the details of course you were offered and if it is an Eligible Course of Study, you can still receive a Scholarship provided you meet all other eligibility criteria.
What courses are eligible for the Creative Arts Scholarship?
In order to be eligible for the Creative Arts Scholarship, you must be enrolled into or commencing a course of study which falls within the Creative Arts Field of Education (Category 10). Please refer to the Australian Bureau Statistics website for further information.
The course of study must also be classified as one of the following Australian Quality Framework (AQF) levels:ย
- Level 7 – Bachelor Degree
- Level 8 – Bachelor Honours Degree
Please Note: Tertiary Preparation Program and Pathway courses are not considered as eligible courses.
If I am not eligible for the Creative Arts Scholarship, will I still be considered for the RRES Program?
Yes you will. If your are deemed ineligible for a Creative Arts Scholarship we will consider your application for a place within the RRES Program.
Do I have to apply for a scholarship for every course preference?
You are required to submit only one Scholarship application. QTAC will verify your enrolment details to ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria.
How many scholarships are offered?
A total of 700 scholarship offers will be made to eligible RRES applicants throughout 2021.
A total of 50 scholarships offers will be made to eligible Creative Arts Scholarship applicants throughout 2021.
I didnโt get a Scholarship offer. Can I reapply?
Yes, you can reapply for any future rounds should they become available. Please check the RRES webpage for further updates and eligibility criteria.
My course is longer than four years full-time. Am I still eligible?
The Scholarship supports a maximum of four years full-time (or part-time equivalent) of study. Even if your course is longer than this duration, you can still apply and receive a Scholarship provided you meet all the eligibility criteria.
I have already started a course and want to transfer to another course. Am I still eligible?
Yes, you may still be considered for a Scholarship if you meet all other eligibility criteria.
Iโm from a rural area, but Iโm moving to a city to study. Can I still apply?
Yes! You can still apply. We take into account your location at the time of your application.
I donโt receive Centrelink payments, am I eligible?
You could be. You just need to prove financial need by providing evidence to us including the last 8 weeks of your pay slips.
Do I live in a regional or remote area?
Use the Doctor Connect tool to check if your home address is in an eligible regional or remote area:ย http://www.doctorconnect.gov.au/internet/otd/publishing.nsf/Content/locator
Can I apply for a Round 5 scholarship if I have already started my course?
Scholarships in Round 5 are available to students who commence/d their study at anytime during 2021. If you have commenced your current study prior to 2021, you would not be eligible to receive a scholarship payment for Round 5.
The Round 5 Program Guidelines (including any changes to eligibility) apply only to Round 5 applicants and are not to be applied retrospectively to Rounds 1, 2 or 3.