La Trobe Vice Chancellor Scholarship for International Students

Brief description:

The Vice Chancellor Scholarship is La Trobe University’s most prestigious award for international students. It cuts tuition by 50% or 100% for the whole course, and selection is very competitive. Recipients also join the university’s student ambassador program.

Host Institution:

La Trobe University, at its campuses in Australia

Level/Field(s) of Study:

Bachelor’s and Master’s coursework degrees on the list of eligible courses. Fields on the list include agriculture, arts, business, computing, education, engineering, health, law, nursing, public health and science.

Number of Scholarships:

Not specified.

Target group:

International students from any country except Australia and New Zealand.

Scholarship value/inclusions/duration:

The scholarship takes 50% or 100% off the total course tuition fee. It is applied from the first semester as a discount on annual tuition fees for the length of the course. In Sydney, it is applied from the second semester.

The award is a tuition reduction only, so you need to plan for your living costs. Recipients cannot hold any other La Trobe University scholarship.

Eligibility:

To apply, candidates must:

• Be a citizen of a country other than Australia or New Zealand
• Not hold a humanitarian or other permanent visa
• Be a full fee-paying student, not sponsored
• Be applying for direct entry into one of the eligible courses
• Start studying at a La Trobe campus in Australia in 2027
• Have a minimum weighted average mark (WAM) of 80
• Meet the university’s English language requirements and all conditions in the offer letter
• Have an offer letter before selection, and have passed the Genuine Student assessment, including financial checks

Application instructions:

You must apply for admission and secure an offer from La Trobe by the time of selection. You must also complete the 2027 scholarship application form, which includes a written statement. If you are outside Australia, the deadlines are 14 December 2026 for Semester 1, 2027, and 17 May 2027 for Semester 2, 2027. If you are already in Australia, the deadlines are 17 February 2027 for Semester 1 and 1 July 2027 for Semester 2.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) to access the application form and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website: https://www.latrobe.edu.au/study/scholarships/other/la-trobe-vice-chancellor-scholarship