The La Trobe University High Achiever Scholarship 2025 is designed to reward outstanding international students pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate coursework at La Trobe University in Australia. This scholarship offers a tuition fee reduction of up to 25%, aiming to attract top academic talent worldwide and support them in achieving their educational and career aspirations.
This scholarship is available to international students from countries other than Australia and New Zealand for the 2024–2025 intakes. High academic achievers will be automatically considered for the scholarship when they apply to an eligible course at one of La Trobe’s campuses.
Scholarship Amount:
The La Trobe High Achiever Scholarship provides an annual tuition fee reduction between 15% and 25%, depending on the student’s Weighted Average Mark (WAM) or ATAR equivalent. The scholarship amounts are allocated as follows:
- 15% reduction: For students with a WAM of 60–69.9 or an ATAR equivalent of 60–69
- 20% reduction: For students with a WAM of 70–74.9 or an ATAR equivalent of 70–74
- 25% reduction: For students with a WAM of 75+ or an ATAR equivalent of 75+
- To retain the scholarship, recipients must maintain academic progress and meet all eligibility requirements throughout their studies.
Degree Level:
The La Trobe High Achiever Scholarship 2025 is open to international students enrolling in undergraduate or postgraduate programs at La Trobe University.
Scholarship Availability:
This scholarship is available at the following La Trobe University campuses:
- Sydney Campus
- Albury-Wodonga Campus
- Bendigo Campus
- City Campus
- Melbourne Campus
- Mildura Campus
- Shepparton Campus
Available Subjects:
All subjects offered by La Trobe University are eligible under this scholarship program.
Benefits:
The La Trobe University High Achiever Scholarship is a unique opportunity for academically outstanding students to pursue their dreams at one of Australia’s leading universities. This scholarship not only alleviates the financial burden of international education but also acknowledges the student’s academic excellence.
La Trobe University is committed to supporting students who demonstrate potential in their chosen fields. With up to a 25% reduction in tuition fees, students can focus more on their studies, allowing them to reduce financial stress and fully engage with their academic experience.
Eligible Nationalities:
This scholarship is open to international students from all countries, except Australia and New Zealand.
Eligibility Criteria:
This scholarship is available to:
Future undergraduate and postgraduate coursework students.
International students applying for the 2024–2025 intakes at La Trobe University.
Students from countries other than Australia or New Zealand.
Full fee-paying students (those not sponsored or holding humanitarian or permanent visas).
To qualify, applicants must apply to an eligible course at La Trobe University and meet the academic performance standards outlined in the scholarship details. Students with humanitarian or permanent visas are not eligible for this scholarship.
Application Procedure:
No separate application is required for the La Trobe High Achiever Scholarship. Students will be automatically considered when applying for an eligible undergraduate or postgraduate coursework program at La Trobe University. The percentage of the tuition fee discount will be determined based on the student’s Weighted Average Mark (WAM) and overall eligibility.
Once the scholarship offer has been accepted and the required deposit is paid, the scholarship amount will be reflected on the student’s statement of account. The discount is applied after the census date.
Key Dates:
Opening Date: 29th September 2023
Closing Date: 31st December 2024
How Is the Scholarship Paid?
The La Trobe High Achiever Scholarship is applied as a tuition fee discount for each subject studied, lasting for the entire duration of the course. Once the scholarship is included in the student’s Letter of Offer, they must accept the offer and pay the required deposit before the discount is applied.
It is crucial that students meet all the conditions outlined in the offer and pay the acceptance deposit on time. Failure to do so may result in the withdrawal of the scholarship.
