University wide awards
Indigenous Commonwealth Scholarships (ICS)
Further information: www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships
Indigenous Commonwealth Scholarships assist full-time indigenous Australian students from rural and regional and low income backgrounds with financial support associated with their study in an undergraduate degree program for up to four years. There are three types of Indigenous Commonwealth Scholarships (ICS):
- Indigenous Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarship (I-CECS) – value $2207 per year (indexed)*
- Indigenous Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarship (I-CAS) – value $4415 per year (indexed)*
- Indigenous Access Scholarships (IAS) – one off payment $4166*.
Key: *figures are 2009 rate
These scholarships will be exempt for the purposes of the Social Security Act and thus income from these scholarships will not be taken into account when applying the Personal Income Test for Youth Allowance, Austudy, Abstudy, or the primary payment of students receiving a Pensioner Education Supplement.
DM Myers University Medal
The DM Myers University Medal is awarded annually to the outstanding undergraduate student graduating in each Faculty (usually an Honours graduate). The medallion was donated by the first Vice-Chancellor of La Trobe University, Dr David Myers, CMG. The medallion was designed by Andor Meszaros, a medallionist and sculptor of international repute, who came to Australia from Hungary in 1939 and whose major works include the King George V Memorial Statue (King George V Hospital, Sydney) in marble, an altarpiece in the Canterbury Cathedral and the 1956 Olympic Medallion.
Distinguished Alumni Award
The Distinguished Alumni Award is awarded to eminent La Trobe University Alumni in Australia and across the continents, who have demonstrated the following:
- Outstanding professional or community service achievements
- Inspirational leadership in their field
- Exceptional human qualities.
The University is keen to recognise the outstanding contribution Alumni make to their professions and the community. Nominations for the Award can be lodged with the University’s Alumni and Development Office.
Harvey Naghten Memorial Award (up to $1000)
A grant of up to $1000 maybe awarded annually (subject to availability of funds) to a student who has completed at least the first year of an undergraduate course, has been able to remain at University through their own efforts despite difficulties and has assisted others within or outside the University during their period of study at La Trobe. Further information: www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/commawards.
Honours Year Grants Scheme (maximum $2000)
The University encourages academically qualified students enrolling for Honours and experiencing financial hardship to apply for a grant from the Honours Year Grants Scheme. A number of grants of up to $2000 will be awarded, with payment conditional upon the recipient accepting the terms and conditions of the grant and enrolling as an honours year student in the same academic year. Check the web in early September for up to date advice regarding the following year’s grants. Applicants should not wait for an invitation to do Honours.
For further information: www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/hyg
La Trobe Alumni Prize ($1000)
The La Trobe Alumni Prize recognises the contribution and achievements of final year students studying for their pass degree, or who are in the penultimate year of their Honours degree.
The prize is awarded to an outstanding student from each of the five faculties. Prize recipients are determined by the Faculty Boards.
La Trobe Academic Excellence Scholarships (LAES) ($2000)
La Trobe University offers a number of scholarships to support students commencing tertiary studies, who enrol at any Victorian Campus of the University and who achieve outstanding marks in their Victorian Certificate of Education (or equivalent) completed within the past two years. The scholarship is valued at $2000 per year for the normal duration of the course including Honours if applicable. Further information: www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/prospective/uniwide/laes.html
La Trobe University Division of Residential Services Scholarships ($500)
A number of scholarships are available to undergraduate or postgraduate students enrolled at the Bundoora Campus. Each scholarship is valued at $500 and is awarded mid-year each year. The scholarship is to provide assistance to students who can demonstrate a financial need with respect to the costs of accommodation whilst undertaking their studies. These costs may be incurred within University-managed accommodation, e.g., Barnes Way flats, The University Lodge, Graduate House, the Colleges, or in the community outside the University. Application information is available from the middle of the year, usually June. Further information from Rod Coade, tel: (03) 9479 1009.
La Trobe Indigenous Students Scholarships (LISS) ($5000)
In recognition of the importance of creating opportunities for Indigenous Australian students to complete higher education, La Trobe University has made available up to ten scholarships annually for Indigenous students commencing full or part-time studies at any Victorian Campus of the University. The scholarship is valued at $5000 per year for the normal duration of the course including Honours if applicable. For further information: www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/prospective/uniwide/liss.html.
La Trobe Vice-Chancellor’s City of Whittlesea Scholarships (LVCWS) ($3000)
A limited number of scholarships are available for commencing first year students who enrol in courses offered at the Bundoora Campus of La Trobe University. Applicants must be residents of the City of Whittlesea. The scholarship is valued at $3000 per year for the normal duration of the course including Honours if applicable. www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/prospective/uniwide/lvcws.html
La Trobe Study Support Scholarships (LSSS) ($3000)
A number of scholarships are available annually to assist students experiencing financial need and/or educational disadvantage. Students must be commencing full-time undergraduate studies at any Victorian Campus of the University. A LSSS is valued at $3000 per year for the normal duration of the course in which the student is first enrolled, including Honours if applicable. www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/prospective/uniwide/lsss.html.
La Trobe Vice-Chancellor’s Regional Scholarships (LVCRS) ($3000)
Five scholarships will be available for students commencing first year full-time undergraduate studies at each of La Trobe’s regional Campuses at Albury-Wodonga, Bendigo, Mildura and Shepparton. The scholarship is valued at $3000 per year for the normal duration of the course including Honours if applicable, www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/prospective/regional/lvcrs.html
La Trobe University Women’s Network Award
The La Trobe University Women’s Network Award supports a female postgraduate student on the Bundoora Campus. The Award targets disadvantaged women students who are continuing postgraduate studies and have demonstrated involvement in community or student activities. Both Australian and international students are able to apply. Applications are encouraged from women who belong to one of the student equity groups, that is, students from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds, students from a non-English speaking background, students with disabilities, students from rural and/or isolated areas, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, and/or women in non-traditional areas of study. The recipient of the award can select a prize of either a book voucher from the University bookshop with a value of $250 or a conference reimbursement to the value of $250. Application for the award should be made on the application pro-forma available from the Women’s Network webpage: www.latrobe.edu.au/womnet
Pauline Toner Award (up to $1000)
Awarded annually to a student who has completed at least two years of undergraduate study and has made significant contributions in the areas of conservation, social issues or education. Applications are particularly welcome from students undertaking honours and postgraduate study. Further information from: www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/commawards.
INU Student Exchange Scholarships
INU Exchange Scholarships are awarded by the Vice-Chancellor under the International Network of Universities (INU) scheme to assist students during their semester abroad at designated INU partner universities, with credit towards their La Trobe degrees. The value of the scholarships vary annually and are intended to financially assist students with the costs of airfare, accommodation, and living expenses during their semester exchange. Selection criteria includes: demonstrated academic achievements, potential to successfully complete a full-time semester of study in an unfamiliar environment, and the ability to act as an ambassador for Australia and for La Trobe University. The Faculties invite and short-list, high-performing students to submit a scholarship application at the end of each year. The short-listed applications are then assessed by a selection committee appointed by the Vice-Chancellor.
A student is eligible to receive only one such award during the course of their studies at La Trobe University.
For further information, please contact La Trobe International via email: international@latrobe.edu.au.
Westpac Banking Corporation Award ($1000)
Awarded annually to an undergraduate student who has carried out outstanding community work, either within La Trobe University or outside. Applicants must have a good academic record and have completed first year. Further information from: www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/commawards
Scholarships for international students
There are a number of scholarship opportunities available to high-achieving international students who are applying to study undergraduate, postgraduate coursework or postgraduate research programs at La Trobe University. For further information, please visit: www.latrobe.edu.au/international/fees/scholarships.
Other scholarship opportunities may be available from sponsoring bodies in the home country of the prospective student. La Trobe University also encourages students to seek information about these potential opportunities.