Postgraduate scholarships vary in amounts, with more expensive ‘full ride’ scholarships being the most competitive. If you are applying for candidature as a graduate researcher at La Trobe, you can apply for a stipend scholarship to assist with your living expenses. These scholarships reward your achievements and are designed to support your studies, no matter what the future holds.
La Trobe university undergraduate scholarships for international students
La Trobe High Achiever Scholarship
Background
La Trobe University values academic excellence. High achieving International students thinking about applying for a postgraduate course will be automatically considered for this scholarship.
The La Trobe High Achiever Scholarship rewards high achieving International students. This scholarship is worth between 15% to 25% off the annual tuition fees for the duration of studies.
Amount | Up to 25% reduction in course fees |
Closing date | 31/12/2024 |
Who is it for? | Future postgraduate students |
Where is it available? | Sydney Campus, Albury-Wodonga Campus, Bendigo Campus, City Campus, Melbourne Campus, Mildura Campus, Shepparton Campus |
Recipients of the scholarship shall be selected by the University based 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% |
To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, applicants must:
- Be a citizen of a country other than Australia or New Zealand and be applying to start a postgraduate coursework program.
- Be a new International student applying for 2023/2024 intakes.
- Be a full fee-paying student (Non-sponsored).
- Not available to humanitarian or other permanent visa holders.
- Apply to a program in the list of eligible courses
How to apply
Applicants will be automatically considered for the scholarship after submitting an application for an Approved course.
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 offers a 50% reduction on annual tuition fees for international students, who will be studying postgraduate coursework programs for the entire duration of their course.
Amount | 50% reduction in course fees |
Closing date | 31/12/2023 |
Who is it for? | postgraduate coursework |
Where is it available? | Albury-Wodonga Campus, Bendigo Campus, City Campus, Melbourne Campus, Mildura Campus, Shepparton Campus |
Status | Open |
To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, applicants must:
- Be a citizen and resident of India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Kenya, Nepal, Bangladesh or Mauritius
- Be 18 years old or older at the commencement of the course; or must live with a student guardian approved by the Department of Home Affairs until they turn 18 years of age.
- Have an overall WAM* achievement of 80% or above.
- Commence their studies at any of the La Trobe University Victorian Campuses in 2023.
- Meet the University’s English language requirements and all other conditions stated on the Offer Letter.
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
- Maintain a full-time enrolment at one of the La Trobe University campuses in Australia and satisfactory academic progress during their studies.
- The scholarship award recipients must be willing to be an international student ambassador for La Trobe International during their study period.
- Please also refer to the terms and conditions included in the Offer Letter.
How to apply
- Applicants must submit a complete application for the course commencing in Semester 2 (July) or Summer 1 / Term 6 (November) intake of 2023 at La Trobe University – Victorian campuses.
- Applicants must also provide the following documents before the application closing date:
- A detailed resume
- A personal statement of no more than 300 words or a 3-4 minute video to detail “Why you should be awarded with the La Trobe University Excellence Scholarship.Applicants who have already applied for Semester 2 or Summer 1/Term 6 of 2023 will be considered for the scholarship if they meet the eligibility criteria. They must send their resume and personal statement by the specified date.
Regional Scholarship – International Students
Background
The Regional Scholarship is available to international students who are considering applying to study at one of our regional campuses. This scholarship offers students the opportunity to experience high-quality learning in regional Australia.
Amount | $5000 |
Closing date | 31/12/2024 |
Who is it for? | Postgraduate coursework |
Where is it available? | Albury-Wodonga Campus, Bendigo Campus, Mildura Campus, Shepparton Campus |
Recipient obligations
- Maintain full-time enrolment in one of the La Trobe University campuses in Australia and satisfactory academic progress during their studies.
- Students must meet the terms and conditions included in the offer letter.
- The student should study the entire program at a La Trobe Regional Campus.
How to apply
- Applicants will be automatically considered for the scholarship after applying based on the eligibility of the course.
- The scholarship will be included in the offer letter.
To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, applicants must:
- Be a citizen of a country other than Australia or New Zealand.
- Be applying to any of the La Trobe University Regional Campuses.
- Be applying to an eligible undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree for any of the 2024/2025 intakes
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)