The amount of postgraduate scholarships differs, with the most competitive being the most costly ‘full-ride’ scholarships. You can apply for a stipend scholarship to help with living expenses if you’re applying to be a graduate researcher at La Trobe. No matter what the future brings, these awards are intended to support your education and honor your accomplishments.
La Trobe university undergraduate scholarships for international students
La Trobe High Achiever Scholarship
Background
Academic excellence is valued at La Trobe University. International students with high academic standing who are considering applying for a postgraduate program will be prioritized for this award.
International students who excel are recognized with the La Trobe High Achiever Scholarship. For the length of the program, this grant will deduct 15% to 25% of the annual tuition costs.
Amount | Up to 25% reduction in course fees |
Closing date | 31/12/2024 |
Who is it for? | Future postgraduate students |
Where is it available? | The campuses located in Sydney, Albury-Wodonga, Bendigo, City, Melbourne, Mildura, and Shepparton |
The University will select recipients of the scholarship depending on their:
WAM* | ATAR Equivalent | Scholarship | Amount |
60-69.9 | 60-69 | La Trobe High Achiever Scholarship – 15% | 15% |
70-74.9 | 70-74 | La Trobe High Achiever Scholarship – 20% | 20% |
75+ | 75+ | La Trobe High Achiever Scholarship – 25% | 25% |
In order to be qualified to apply for this scholarship, candidates need to:
- Applying to begin coursework for a postgraduate degree requires that you be a citizen of a nation other than Australia or New Zealand.
- Apply as a new international student for the intakes of 2023–2024.
- Pay all of your fees as a non-sponsored student.
- Not eligible to holders of other permanent visas or humanitarian visas.
- Apply to a course on the acceptable programs list.
How to apply
After applying for an approved course, applicants will automatically be considered for the scholarship.
Eligible courses for 2024
- Global Master of Business Administration
- Juris Doctor
- Master of Archaeology
- Master of Artificial Intelligence
- Master of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics
- Master of Biotechnology Management
- Master of Business Administration
- Master of Business Administration (Advanced)
- Master of Business Analytics
- Master of Business Information Systems
- Master of Chemical Sciences
- Master of Civil Engineering
- Master of Construction and Engineering Management
- Master of Counselling, Rehabilitation and Mental Health
- Master of Cybersecurity
- Master of Data Science
- Master of Digital Health
- Master of Education
- Master of Engineering
- Master of Engineering Management
- Master of Extended Professional Accounting
- Master of Financial Analysis
- Master of Health Administration
- Master of Health Information Management
- Master of Information and Communication Technology
- Master of Information Technology
- Master of International Business
- Master of International Development
- Master of International Relations
- Master of Internet of Things
- Master of Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- Master of Manufacturing Engineering
- Master of Marketing
- Master of Nursing
- Master of Planning
- Master of Professional Accounting
- Master of Public Health
- Master of Public Health and Master of Health Administration
- Master of Quantum Information Technology
- Master of Social Work
- Master of Sport Analytics
- Master of Teaching (Primary)
- Master of Teaching (Secondary)
La Trobe University Excellence Scholarship – South Asia & Africa
Background
The scholarship gives a 50% reduction on annual tuition fees for international students studying postgraduate coursework programs for the whole course period.
Amount | 50% reduction in course fees |
Closing date | 31/12/2023 |
Who is it for? | postgraduate coursework |
Where is it available? | Shepparton, Mildura, Melbourne, Bendigo, City, Albury-Wodonga, and Shepparton campuses |
Status | Open |
To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, students must:
- Participate and be a citizen of Mauritius, Bangladesh, Kenya, Nepal, Sri Lanka, or Pakistan.
- At the start of the course, you must be eighteen or older or reside with a student guardian whom the Department has approved of Home Affairs until you turn eighteen.
- Own a WAM* accomplishment of 80% or higher overall.
- In 2023, they can start studying at any of Victoria’s La Trobe University campuses.
- Fulfill the offer letter’s additional conditions and the university’s English language proficiency requirements.
Eligible courses for 2024
- Global Master of Business Administration
- Juris Doctor
- Master of Archaeology
- Master of Artificial Intelligence
- Master of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics
- Master of Biotechnology Management
- Master of Business Administration
- Master of Business Administration (Advanced)
- Master of Business Analytics
- Master of Business Information Systems
- Master of Chemical Sciences
- Master of Civil Engineering
- Master of Construction and Engineering Management
- Master of Counselling, Rehabilitation and Mental Health
- Master of Cybersecurity
- Master of Data Science
- Master of Digital Health
- Master of Education
- Master of Engineering
- Master of Engineering Management
- Master of Extended Professional Accounting
- Master of Financial Analysis
- Master of Health Administration
- Master of Health Information Management
- Master of Information and Communication Technology
- Master of Information Technology
- Master of International Business
- Master of International Development
- Master of International Relations
- Master of Internet of Things
- Master of Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- Master of Manufacturing Engineering
- Master of Marketing
- Master of Nursing
- Master of Planning
- Master of Professional Accounting
- Master of Public Health
- Master of Public Health and Master of Health Administration
- Master of Quantum Information Technology
- Master of Social Work
- Master of Sport Analytics
- Master of Teaching (Primary)
- Master of Teaching (Secondary)
Recipient obligations
- They continue to enroll full-time at one of La Trobe University’s Australian campuses and make good academic progress throughout their studies.
- During their study term, the beneficiaries of the scholarships must agree to represent La Trobe International as international student ambassadors.
- Kindly also consult the terms and conditions mentioned in the offer letter.
How to apply
- Applicants must submit a completed application for the course starting in the Summer 1 / Term 6 (November) or Semester 2 (July) intake of 2023 at La Trobe University’s Victorian campuses.
- Before the application closing date, applicants must also submit the following documentation:
- An extensive CV
- A four to five-minute video or a 300-word personal essay outlining your qualifications for the La Trobe University Excellence Scholarship. Applicants who have previously submitted for Semester 2 or Summer 1/Term 6 of 2023 will be considered for the grant if they fulfill the eligibility requirements. They have to send in their statement and resume by the deadline.
Regional Scholarship – International Students
Background
International students considering studying at one of our regional campuses can apply for the Regional Scholarship. With the help of this scholarship, students can study at a top-notch institution in a regional area of Australia.
Amount | $5000 |
Closing date | 31/12/2024 |
Who is it for? | Postgraduate coursework |
Where is it available? | Campuses in Albury-Wodonga, Bendigo, Mildura, and Shepparton |
Recipient obligations
- Keep up a satisfactory academic standing and full-time enrollment at one of La Trobe University’s Australian campuses while pursuing their education.
- The students must meet the offer letter’s terms and conditions.
- To complete the course degree, the student should attend a La Trobe Regional Campus.
How to apply
- After applying, candidates will immediately be evaluated for the scholarship based on the course’s eligibility.
- The offer letter will mention the scholarship.
To be eligible for this scholarship, students must:
- Candidates must be nationals of a country other than Australia or New Zealand.
- apply to any regional campus of La Trobe University.
- Applying to any of the 2023–2024 intakes of postgraduate coursework that qualifies.
Eligible courses for 2024
- Global Master of Business Administration
- Juris Doctor
- Master of Archaeology
- Master of Artificial Intelligence
- Master of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics
- Master of Biotechnology Management
- Master of Business Administration
- Master of Business Administration (Advanced)
- Master of Business Analytics
- Master of Business Information Systems
- Master of Chemical Sciences
- Master of Civil Engineering
- Master of Construction and Engineering Management
- Master of Counselling, Rehabilitation and Mental Health
- Master of Cybersecurity
- Master of Data Science
- Master of Digital Health
- Master of Education
- Master of Engineering
- Master of Engineering Management
- Master of Extended Professional Accounting
- Master of Financial Analysis
- Master of Health Administration
- Master of Health Information Management
- Master of Information and Communication Technology
- Master of Information Technology
- Master of International Business
- Master of International Development
- Master of International Relations
- Master of Internet of Things
- Master of Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- Master of Manufacturing Engineering
- Master of Marketing
- Master of Nursing
- Master of Planning
- Master of Professional Accounting
- Master of Public Health
- Master of Public Health and Master of Health Administration
- Master of Quantum Information Technology
- Master of Social Work
- Master of Sport Analytics
- Master of Teaching (Primary)
- Master of Teaching (Secondary)