Residential college awards for students beginning their studies at La Trobe University, Bundoora
Chisholm College
Chisholm College Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Accommodation Award
To give substance to its policy of supporting the increase of access of students of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent to La Trobe University, Chisholm College offers one full Accommodation Award to a person of ATSI background, at any level of study including entry and postgraduate, who has gained a place at La Trobe University and is in need of accommodation for completion of their university studies. Economic needs, compassionate grounds and/or any disability with evidence of appropriate academic potential will also be evaluated in granting this award.
For more information visit: www.latrobe.edu.au/chisholm or contact the College Warden on (03) 9479 2899.
Chisholm College Academic Awards ($150 book voucher and certificate of merit)
These annual awards are made to the most outstanding Chisholm undergraduate in each of La Trobe University’s five faculties at Bundoora. The recipients are selected by the Warden of College, on the basis of the official results for the academic year in question. The awards take the form of a certificate of merit and a book voucher to the value of $150. For more information visit: www.latrobe.edu.au/chisholm or contact the College Warden on (03) 9479 2899.
Chisholm College Entry Scholarships (up to $1000 per semester)
In keeping with the Chisholm College commitment to academic excellence, up to 20 Entry Scholarships are distributed at the beginning of each academic year. The scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic merit and potential contribution to college life. The scholarships are offered for first semester but are renewable subject to outstanding academic performance in second semester. These scholarships are valued at up to $1000 per semester and are made to domestic and overseas students undertaking full-time study. Students must be resident, or have an offer of residency, for Chisholm College, and must be enrolled La Trobe students. For more information visit: www.latrobe.edu.au/chisholm or contact the College Warden on (03) 9479 2899.
Glenn College
Glenn College Entry Scholarships (up to $1000 per semester)
Entry Scholarships are awarded for academic excellence to new residents enrolling in each of the following faculties: Health Sciences; Science, Technology and Engineering; Law and Management; Humanities and Social Sciences and Education. Up to six Entry Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic merit and potential contribution to College life. The scholarships are offered for first semester but are renewable subject to outstanding academic performance in second semester. These scholarships are valued at up to $1000 per semester. For more information visit www.latrobe.edu.au/glenn or contact the College Warden on (03) 9479 5100.
Glenn College Leadership Awards ($500 per semester)
Three Leadership Awards are available each year for students joining Glenn College in each of the following categories:
- demonstrated leadership and potential contribution to college
- demonstrated sport achievement and potential
- demonstrated cultural, society or music achievement and potential.
These Leadership Awards are valued at $500 per semester, and are renewable after first semester subject to contribution to college life. For more information visit: www.latrobe.edu.au/glenn or contact the College Warden on (03) 9479 5100.
Menzies College
Menzies College Entry Prize Scholarships (approx. $2000 per semester)
Up to three entry scholarships are available for undergraduate students entering Menzies College. The scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic merit and potential contribution to college life. The scholarships are offered for first semester but are renewable subject to outstanding academic performance in mid-year results (value is approximately $2000 per semester). Information and application forms are available from Menzies College on www.latrobe.edu.au/menzies or contact the College Warden on (03) 9479 1071.
Menzies College Entry Scholarships (approx. $1300 per semester)
Up to five entry-level scholarships are available for undergraduate students entering Menzies College. The scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic merit and potential to contribute to the cultural or community life of college. The value of these scholarships is 30 per cent remission of residential fees; the scholarships are valued at approximately $1300 per semester (and are renewable for second semester subject to academic performance). Information and application forms are available from Menzies College on www.latrobe.edu.au/menzies or contact the College Warden on (03) 9479 1071.
Menzies College Law Scholarship ($1000)
The College offers new residents two scholarships to students enrolling in law (students transferring to main campus are eligible). The scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic merit and potential to contribute to the cultural or community life of college. The value of each scholarship is $1000. Information and application forms are available from Menzies College on www.latrobe.edu.au/menzies or contact the College Warden on (03) 9479 1071.
Menzies College Leadership Awards (up to $500)
Up to five leadership awards per semester, each worth up to $500, are given to students joining college who are able to contribute with distinction to the sporting, cultural or community life. Students wishing to be considered for these awards should note this in their Application for College Accommodation, in Section E, and supply as much documentation as possible. The awards are made in the first few weeks of each semester.
Menzies College Music Scholarship ($500)
The college offers one music scholarship to a student entering college who has strong musical talent and a willingness to participate in the musical life of college. The value of the scholarship is $500. Information and application forms are available from Menzies College on www.latrobe.edu.au/menzies or contact the College Warden on (03) 9479 1071.
Menzies College Sporting Scholarship ($500)
The college has a superb sporting tradition and has won the inter-college sporting trophy for the past six years. We are keen to attract outstanding young sportsmen and sportswomen. If you have ability and the willingness to contribute to the college’s sporting program, you may be eligible for the Sporting Scholarship. Two scholarships are awardable, one for a male and one for a female student joining Menzies. The value of the scholarship is $500. Information and application forms are available from Menzies College on www.latrobe.edu.au/menzies or contact the College Warden on (03) 9479 1071.
Targeted Regional Scholarships (up to $1000 each)
Entry-level scholarships, each worth up to $1000, will be available for students with outstanding contributions to make to Menzies College from key regional areas, including (but not exclusive to) Wangaratta, Bendigo, Shepparton, Ballarat, Albury-Wodonga, and Tasmania. Information and application forms are available from Menzies College on www.latrobe.edu.au/menzies or contact the College Warden on (03) 9479 1071.