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The Paul Tomkinson Scholarship in Surveying – 2025
Supporting the Next Generation of Surveyors
For many aspiring surveyors, the path to a rewarding career can be shaped by a single opportunity — one that offers not just financial support, but belief in their potential. The Paul Tomkinson Scholarship in Surveying, offered through RMIT University, is designed to be that opportunity.
This surveying scholarship supports students who face personal or financial challenges in pursuing their studies. It’s about recognising talent, encouraging growth, and helping build the future of the surveying profession — especially in regional and rural communities where skilled surveyors play a vital role. Surveying is a profession built on precision, vision, and a deep understanding of the land and its communities. By supporting students who might find it financially difficult to commit to a degree, we’re investing in the future of the industry — one that continues to evolve and serve the needs of a changing world.
At Tomkinson, we’ve seen firsthand how the right support can shape a career and a community. This scholarship honours our founder, Paul Tomkinson, whose legacy is rooted in regional development, learning for all, and a lifelong commitment to the surveying profession. It reflects our belief in giving back, supporting growth, and helping shape the industry we’re proud to be part of.
This is a scholarship for those who welcome the chance to be part of an industry shaping the world around us. We hope the Paul Tomkinson Scholarship in Surveying helps remove some of the barriers that stand between capable students and a long-lasting career in surveying.
Scholarship Summary:
- Name: Paul Tomkinson Scholarship in Surveying
- Value: Up to $40,000 ($10,000 per year for up to four years)
- Eligibility: Students enrolling full-time in Semester 1, 2026 in the Certificate IV in Surveying and Spatial Information Services at RMIT
- Focus: Supporting students facing financial or personal challenges, with preference for those from regional and rural areas
- Applications Open: 1 August 2025
- Applications Close: 17 October 2025
For full eligibility criteria and application details, visit the RMIT Scholarship Page.
