'23 La Trobe University Excellence Scholarship – South Asia & Africa (Australia Based)

APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED

Scholarship Awarding University: 

Type of degree: 
Bachelor’s and Master’s

Scholarship Deadline: 
Applications for this scholarship will end on the 31st of December, 2023

Scholarship Summary: 
The La Trobe University Excellence Scholarship – South Asia & Africa offers a 50% reduction on annual tuition fees for international students from specific countries, who will be studying undergraduate or postgraduate coursework programs for the entire duration of their course.

Scholarship Applicant Criteria: 
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 applying for one of the La Trobe International Scholarship (LTIS) list of eligible courses.
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.

* 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.

Value of Scholarship: 
The La Trobe Excellence Scholarship – South Asia & Africa covers 50% of the annual tuition fees for international students from specific countries. 

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.

Scholarship Application Guide: 
To apply;
1. Applicants must submit a complete application for the course commencing in Summer 1 / Term 6 (November) intake of 2023 at La Trobe University - Victorian campuses.
2. Applicants must also provide the following documents to SouthAsiaAfrica@latrobe.edu.au before the application closing date:
    o A detailed resume
    o 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".
3. Recipients of the scholarship shall be selected by the University based on their: Academic performance, extra-curricular activities, and any other outstanding achievements.

Scholarship Website: 
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the La Trobe University Excellence Scholarship – South Asia & Africa Page.