The Vice-Chancellor Scholarship is the most prestigious scholarship, awarded to individuals who have excelled not only in their studies but also in extracurricular activities, sports, and community engagement - those who go beyond academics to create real change. This highly competitive scholarship offers either 50% or 100% tuition fee reduction. Through this scholarship, recipients will become part of a vibrant, innovative, and globally connected university, and will be a part of the La Trobe University student ambassador program, where they can develop the skills and networks to shape the future.
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Benefits
- A reduction of either 50% or 100% off the total course tuition fee.
Requirements
- Be a citizen of a country other than Australia or New Zealand and be applying to start the program from Semester 1/Term 1-3 2026 intake.
- Not be a humanitarian or other permanent visa holder.
- Be a full fee-paying student (non-sponsored).
- Be applying for direct entry into one of the eligible courses. Other students are not eligible.
- Commence their studies at any of the La Trobe University Victorian campuses in 2026.
- Meet the University's English language requirements and all other conditions stated on the Offer Letter.
- Obtain an offer letter before selection for the scholarship. Exceptions must be approved by La Trobe University. All students must have passed Genuine Student assessment, including financial checks before they can be considered for this scholarship.
- Complete the following application form in full: Semester 1/Term 1-3 2026 application form
Recipient obligations
- The scholarship cannot be deferred to 2027. If the recipient is unable to secure a student visa for 2026, the scholarship offer may be revoked.
- Recipients are required to maintain full-time enrolment at La Trobe University and demonstrate satisfactory academic progress throughout their studies.
- Please refer to the Offer Letter for full terms and conditions.
- Recipients will be required to participate in International Scholarship Program events during their studies in Australia.
Selection Process
Recipients of the scholarship shall be selected by the University based on their:
- Outstanding academic performance (minimum WAM requirement 80)
- English language proficiency
- Written statement received in the application form
The final number of successful candidates will be determined through a thorough evaluation process and confirmed by La Trobe University.
*A WAM is an average mark that takes into account the credit point value of the subjects that you have completed. It is based on the actual mark of all subjects completed in your course at any given time.
Application Deadline
February 1, 2026How To Apply
Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to
La Trobe University on www.surveymonkey.com to apply
- Please note that this scholarship will not be automatically considered.
- Eligible applicants will need to submit an application for their desired course(s) and intake and be in receipt of an offer.
For more information, kindly visit La Trobe University scholarship webpage.
