La Trobe Vice Chancellor Scholarship 2026

The Vice-Chancellor Scholarship is our 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.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Interview Process
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineMay 17, 2026
• Study LevelMasters , Undergraduate
• SponsorLa Trobe University
• City to studyVictoria
• School to studyLa Trobe University
• Course to study
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• 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.

Requirements

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 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.

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.

After the application deadline, applicants will be ranked and shortlisted according to their WAM. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a final selection round and may be asked to provide further information, interview or video submission.

*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

How To Apply

• Eligible applicants will need to submit an application for their desired course(s) and intake and be in receipt of an offer.
• Students must prepare a maximum 250-word statement explaining "Beyond academic achievement, what specific difference do you hope to make in your field or community after completing your degree at La Trobe University?" and submit it in the Application form.

For more information, kindly visit the La Trobe University Scholarship webpage.