High Achiever Scholarship

La Trobe University - All campuses
Amount
15.0% - 25.0% of tuition
Auto applied
Yes
Last updated
June 8, 2025
Source
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Overview

La Trobe University offers the High Achiever Scholarship to reward international students demonstrating strong academic excellence. This scholarship provides a significant tuition fee reduction of up to 25% for eligible undergraduate and postgraduate coursework students, supporting your academic journey at multiple La Trobe campuses across Australia.

Scholarship Value and Benefits

  • Up to 25% reduction in annual tuition fees for the entire duration of your course.
  • The scholarship discount is applied to tuition fees for each subject studied.
  • Available at Sydney, Albury-Wodonga, Bendigo, City, Melbourne, Mildura, and Shepparton campuses.
  • The scholarship amount depends on your academic achievement (WAM or ATAR equivalent).

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the La Trobe High Achiever Scholarship, applicants must:

  • Be an international student (citizen of a country other than Australia or New Zealand).
  • Be a new full fee-paying (non-sponsored) student applying for undergraduate or postgraduate coursework programs for 2024 to 2026 intakes.
  • Apply to a program listed as eligible by La Trobe University.
  • Not hold humanitarian or permanent visas.
  • Demonstrate academic excellence as measured by:
    • WAM between 60 and 69.9 or ATAR equivalent 60-69 for a 15% scholarship.
    • WAM between 70 and 74.9 or ATAR equivalent 70-74 for a 20% scholarship.
    • WAM 75 or above or ATAR equivalent 75+ for a 25% scholarship.

Application Process

  • No separate application is required; all eligible applicants are automatically considered upon applying for an approved course.
  • Scholarship details and the awarded percentage will be included in the Letter of Offer.
  • To activate the scholarship, students must accept the offer by paying the required deposit and enroll full-time.
  • The scholarship will be reflected on the student’s account after the census date.

Recipient Obligations

  • Maintain full-time enrollment at one of La Trobe University’s Australian campuses.
  • Achieve satisfactory academic progress throughout the course.
  • Comply with all conditions outlined in the Letter of Offer.

Important Dates and Conditions

  • Closing date: 31 December 2026
  • The scholarship is valid for the duration of the course.
  • Failure to meet conditions or pay the deposit on time may result in withdrawal of the scholarship.

This scholarship is an excellent opportunity for international students aiming to study at La Trobe University and benefit from financial support based on academic merit. Apply now to check your eligibility and secure your place with a valuable tuition fee discount.

Eligible nationalities

All nationalities

Eligible program levels

  • 1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate
  • 2-Year Undergraduate Diploma
  • 3-Year Bachelor's Degree
  • 3-Year Undergraduate Advanced Diploma
  • 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
  • Doctoral / PhD
  • Integrated Masters
  • Master's Degree
  • Non-Credential
  • Postgraduate Certificate
  • Postgraduate Diploma
  • Top-up Degree
Vice-Chancellor Scholarship
La Trobe University - All campuses

Amount
50.0% - 100.0% of tuition
Auto applied
No
Eligible nationalities
All nationalities
Eligible program levels
1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate, 2-Year Undergraduate Diploma, 3-Year Bachelor's Degree, 3-Year Undergraduate Advanced Diploma, 4-Year Bachelor's Degree, Doctoral / PhD, Integrated Masters, Master's Degree, Non-Credential, Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma, Top-up Degree