Awards and prizes

Distinguished Alumni Award

La Trobe University wishes to recognize alumni who have achieved excellence in their chosen field of endeavour. The Award is a celebration of alumni achievement and demonstrates what can be achieved with a La Trobe University education.

La Trobe Alumni Prize

A $1000 cash prize is awarded per Faculty to the student who has achieved the best overall academic performance in their final year.

Bendigo Chapter Alumni Award

A $500 cash prize is awarded to a final-year full-time student at the Bendigo campus who has successfully completed all units in the previous years of their course and has contributed to the welfare of the student community.

Bendigo Chapter Postgraduate Scholarships

Psychology Chapter Alumni Award

A $500 cash prize is awarded annually to the student completing the requirements of the Bachelor of Behavioural Science degree, who has achieved the best results in the core psychology components of the degree across all year levels.

Australia Day Honours

Congratulations to the La Trobe Alumni who have received honours in the Australia Day Honours List for their leadership and service to the community.

Queens Birthday Honours

Congratulations to the La Trobe Alumni who have been admitted to the Order of Australia in the Queen's Birthday Honours List for their leadership and service to the community.

Other Awards and Prizes
  • Australian Alumni Awards Night - Indonesia 2008
  • Dr James Riady - Australian Alumni award for Entrepreneurship.
  • Dr Makmur Sanusi - Inspirational award.
  • Linzi Wilson-Wilde OAM - Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) received 17 October 2003
  • Edward Duyker, BA (Hons) 1978 - 2004 NSW Premier's General History Prize

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