Grants, scholarships and costs
La Trobe students participating in an exchange program, short term program or a clinical placement, pay their normal fees to La Trobe University for the duration of their overseas experience. La Trobe students going on exchange receive a fee waiver from the host university.
La Trobe University mobility grant scheme
La Trobe University students participating in an overseas activity, may be eligible for a Mobility Grant. The mobility grant scheme is currently under review for Short Term and Clinical Placement Programs. Please note that grant amounts will change semester to semester. All grants are paid in Australian dollars or equivalent Australian dollars at the time of transfer.
| Africa, Europe, Japan, Korea, Middle East, South America |
|
|---|---|
| LTU Semester Exchange (including dual degree programs)* |
A$3000 |
| Faculty approved short term programs with LTU international partners | A$1000 |
| LTU faculty approved clinical placements | A$1000 |
| Faculty approved short term programs not associated with an LTU international partner | A$500 |
| Asia (excluding Japan and Korea), Canada, Mexico, India, Pacific, USA |
|
|---|---|
| LTU Semester Exchange (including dual degree programs)* |
A$2000 |
| Faculty approved short term programs with LTU international partners | A$1000 |
| LTU faculty approved clinical placements | A$1000 |
| Faculty approved short term programs not associated with an LTU international partner | A$500 |
*Students receiving an alternate grant (DEEWR, Student Mobility Scholarships) cannot receive a mobility grant.
**Students doing an additional semester of exchange will receive a mobility grant of A$500 only.
Please refer to the Student Mobility Grant Policy (PDF 38KB) for more information regarding your eligibility.
Successful applicants will receive their mobility grant via electronic transfer to the nominated bank account upon confirmation of enrolment at the host institution or commencement of their program. This process takes approximately three weeks following confirmation of enrolment.
Important note: La Trobe University does not award mobility grants and scholarships to students retrospectively.
Students participating in Short Term and Clinical Placement Programs must submit their applications for a mobility grant at least eight weeks before the commencement of their program overseas. No applications for grants will be considered after the commencement or completion of the program overseas. Applications for mobility grants must be submitted at the Global Lounge (Upper West Side of the Agora, behind Cafe Velocci).
Please find these forms available here:
Youth allowance
Students who receive youth allowance or other government funding can usually continue to receive these benefits when overseas. Please make enquiries about your specific cases with Centrelink directly.OS Help loans
Some students may be eligible to apply for an OS Help loan, which allows students to borrow up to approximately A$5500 for a six month period. For further information, please visit La Trobe University's OS Help website.Other scholarships
Student Mobility Scholarships (SMS)
The Student Mobility Scholarship awards high achieving students a A$7000 scholarship towards a semester/year long exchange program. Preference is given to students who apply for one of the identified priority exchange partnerships. These priority exchange partnerships are subject to change each semester. Approximately 17 scholarships will be available for each semester.
Eligibility
- Undergraduate students only
- Students need to have completed one year of study
- Minimum WAM of 78
- Open to domestic and international students.
Selection criteria
In assessing applications, the SMS committee will be using the following criteria:
- Academic performance
- University engagement
- Community engagement
- Personal and academic references
- Your potential to successfully complete a full-time semester of study in an unfamiliar environment from which you will benefit both academically and personally, as well as acting as an ambassador for Australia and for La Trobe University.
It is essential that, in submitting your application, you include not only a copy of your academic transcript (printed from the web – a formal transcript will be required later, if you are successful), but also an autobiographical essay in which you address the last criterion.
If you are short-listed by the SMS committee, the final stage of the selection process will include an interview which will be scheduled with you between 15-17 January 2013. Regional campus interviews may be held at Bendigo campus or via phone interview. You must be prepared to make yourself available for the interview. Failure to attend the interview will result in your application being cancelled. Decisions of the SMS committee will be final. Unsuccessful students will, as much as possible, be offered placement with an appropriate exchange partner. This may be with one of the institutions requested in the SMS application or it may be with an alternative university. In this case, the normal student mobility grant or a DEEWR grant (if available) will be offered.
| Priority institutions | ||
|---|---|---|
| The Americas |
Europe |
Asia |
| University of Alaska, Fairbanks - USA | Malmo University - Sweden | Hiroshima University - Japan |
| University of Alaska, Anchorage - USA | FHS Kufstein Tirol - Austria | Foreign Trade University - Vietnam |
| University of Calgary - Canada | Universite Lumiere Lyon 2 - France | Mahidol University - Thailand |
| University of Guadalajara - Mexico | Norwegian School of Management (BI) - Norway | The Ateneo de Manila University - Philippines |
| University Iberoamericana - Mexico | East China Normal University - PR China |
|
If you have any further queries regarding this scholarship scheme please don’t hesitate to visit or contact the Global Lounge (open Monday through Thursday from 11am to 3pm):
Upper East Side of the Agora (behind Cafe Veloci, and next to the International Student Association office), Bundoora Campus
T: +61 3 9479 2112
Endeavour Awards
The 2013 Endeavour Awards applications opened 1 April and will close on 30 June 2012 at 11.59am AEST.
The Endeavour Awards is the Australian Government’s internationally competitive, merit-based scholarship program providing opportunities for citizens of the Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Europe and the Americas to undertake study, research and professional development in Australia. Awards are also available for Australians to undertake study, research and professional development abroad.
The Endeavour Awards includes the following categories:
- Endeavour Postgraduate Award
- Prime Minister’s Australia Asia Award
- Prime Minister’s Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Award
- Endeavour Research Fellowship (including Endeavour Australian Cheung Kong Research Fellowships)
- Endeavour Research Fellowships for Indigenous Australians
- Endeavour Vocational Education and Training (VET) Awards
- Endeavour Executive Awards
This year we have a new award - the Prime Minister’s Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Award. This award marks the 60th anniversary of the accession of Her Majesty The Queen and will be awarded to a high-achieving Australian female student contributing to the advancement of women’s leadership in Australia. It will provide financial support to an Australian female postgraduate and/or postdoctoral fellow to undertake study and/or research (1 to 2 years) towards a PhD (in Australia) or postdoctoral research, in any field of study, within the participating countries.
More information about the Endeavour Awards is available at the link on the DEEWR website:
Applicant guidelines
For eligibility requirements and your copy of the Applicant Guidelines, visit www.deewr.gov.au/endeavourawards or ask your University Contact Officer.
| Postgraduate Award benefits |
This Award provides up to A$63 500 towards travel and establishment allowances, tuition and internship contributions, and travel insurance. |
| Undergraduate Award benefits |
This Award provides up to A$53 500 towards travel and establishment allowances, tuition and internship contributions, and travel insurance. |
| Award structure |
There are two stages to these Awards. Stage 1 - Full-time study/research component for up to 12 months (one semester or 6 months minimum). Stage 2 - Internship component for up to 12 months (minimum of two months). |
| Eligible programs |
Bachelor, Honours, Master's and PhD (by either coursework or research) |
| Eligible fields of study |
All fields |
| Eligible citizenship |
Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia. Australian Award Holders must retain Australian Citizenship and/or Australian Permanent Residency status for the duration of their Award program. |
| Selected destinations |
Awards are available for Australian recipients to conduct their program in; China (including Hong Kong and Macau SARs), India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Republic of Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam. (Award Holders may undertake their internships in more than one of the participating countries). |
| How to apply |
Applications are submitted online through the Endeavour Online (EOL) IT System. (See 'A Step-by-Step Guide to using the Endeavour Application System' for assistance with the EOL) For further information on the application process and eligibility requirements refer to the Applicant Guidelines. |
| Applications close |
Applications for Australian students close at 11.59pm (AEST) on Thursday 30 June 2012. Further details on the Awards are available on the DEEWR website. |
Key dates
| 1 November 2011 |
Applications open for the 2012 second round of the Endeavour Executive Awards, including Endeavour Awards for Japan. |
| 20 December 2011, 11.59am AEDT |
Applications close for the 2012 second round Endeavour Executive Awards including Endeavour Awards for Japan. |
| December 2011 - March 2012 |
After the closing date, DEEWR will review applications to ensure applications meet Award eligibility requirements. Applications which meet eligibility requirements will then proceed to an external selection panel where they will be assessed against the selection criteria. The selection panel makes recommendations to DEEWR with the final decision on Award allocation being made by DEEWR. |
| 31 March/April 2012 |
Applicants are advised of the outcome of the 2012 second round Endeavour Executive Awards and Endeavour Awards for Japan. |
For more information, please go to the DEEWR website.
Australian Government Grants - DEEWR Scholarships
Students participating in an exchange to a partner university in selected countries (see table below) may be eligible for a DEEWR Scholarship provided by the Australian Government. Scholarships up to $5000 are available and are intended to assist students with the costs associated to their exchange program (airfare, accommodation, meals, etc).
The list below provides a full list of countries for the DEEWR Scholarships:
| India |
inbound and outbound students |
| Indonesia |
inbound and outbound students |
| Malaysia |
inbound and outbound students |
| Singapore |
inbound and outbound students |
Scholarship details
- Each scholarship is up to the amount of AU$5000.
- Scholarships are only for LTU undergraduate study programs.
- Students must be an Australian Permanent resident or citizen to be eligible.
- Student applicants must meet the standard exchange application requirements to be considered for a DEEWR scholarship.
- Scholarships are for exchanges undertaken during Semester 2, 2012 or Semester 1, 2013 and vary from semester to semester.
- Students should visit the La Trobe International website for more information regarding the host institutions available, the application process, and deadlines.
- Scholarships are awarded to successful students upon confirmation of their enrolment at the host institution.
- Scholarships are intended to assist with the living costs associated with the student exchange and will be dispersed to the student’s nominated Australian bank account.
The deadline for exchange in Semester 1, 2013 is 31 July, 2012.
The deadline for exchange in Semester 2, 2013 is 13 December, 2012.
How to apply
To make an application for any of the above scholarships, students are required to complete an Outgoing Student Exchange Application Form (PDF 58KB) and the DEEWR scholarship application form (PDF 317KB). Both applications should be submitted together to La Trobe International by the application deadline. For more information on application requirements and deadlines, please see “How to Apply” in Coming to La Trobe on exchange or La Trobe students going on exchange.
For further information
Visit us at the Global Lounge!
Students at the Melbourne campus can access more information on exchange partners at the La Trobe Global Lounge (located on the upper East side of the Agora - behind Cafe Velocci). The office is open Monday to Thursday from 11am-3pm.
Facebook - Log into the 'La Trobe University Study Abroad and Exchange Group' to see what La Trobe students are doing on Exchange!Hallym University (HU) scholarship programs
HU provides scholarships and benefits to the exchange students from native English-speaking countries (US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland and Republic of South Africa) participating as tutors in Hallym International Dormitory (HID) or in the Teach and Learn in Korea (Talk) Program. Tuition fees are waived for participants in both programs.
HID (Hallym International Dormitory) Tutoring Program
HID brings visiting exchange students together with HU students providing an opportunity for intercultural exchange. Through this program Korean students can gain first hand experience of other cultures and visiting students have access to necessary assistance adjusting to life in Korea. Exchange students have the opportunity to participate as language tutors in the HID program.
Benefits:
- Dormitory accommodation
- Airfare up to 1,500,000won
- Health insurance
- Living expense - up to 800,000won per semester in monthly installments
Responsibilities:
- Tutoring HU students for six hours per week in the dorm.
TaLK program
The TaLK (Teach and Learn in Korea) program is inviting exchange students from English-speaking countries to visit Korea. Sponsored by the Korean Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, TaLK will sponsor individuals interested in gaining personal and professional enrichment through teaching and learning in Korea.
Benefits:
- Monthly stippend: 900,000won
- Accommodation: dormitory or off-campus (400,000won/month)
- Round-trip fare
- Settlement allowance (300,000 won)
- Traveler's health insurance
Responsibilities
- Teaching English for nine hours per week in after-school classes.
The Australia Korea Foundation (AKF) Scholarship Program
Established by the Australian Government in 1992, the AKF aims to strenghten Australia's relation and engagement with the Republic of Korea through numerous projects.
With this aim, in March 2009, the AKF announced the annual AKF Scholarship Program. Now in its second year, the AKF Scholarship Program provides support to early career professionals, postgraduates or later year undergraduates to undertake research, professional development, business internships, language, and cultural studies in the Republic of Korea.
In May 2009, 11 scholarships were awarded through a competitive selection process.
If you are interested in the AKF Scholarship Program, please visit the AKF scholarship webpage for application details. For more details, please visit the AKF website.
Chinese Government Scholarship
To strengthen the relationship and develop cooperation and exchanges in fields of politics, economy, culture, education and trade between China and other countries, the Chinese government has set up a series of scholarship schemes to sponsor international students, teachers and scholars to undertake studies and research at selected Chinese universities.
The scholarship will cover:
-
Registration fees
-
Tuition fees
-
Fee for laboratory experiment
-
Fee for internship
-
Fee for basic learning materials
-
On-campus accommodation
-
Living allowance
-
One-off settlement subsidy after registration
-
Fee for outpatient medical services
-
One-off intercity travel subsidy
Eligibility
- Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens in good health.
Education background and age limit:
- Applicants for undergraduate programs must have senior highschool diploma with a good academic performance and be under the age of 25.
- Applicants for master degree programs must have a bachelor’s degree and be under the age of 35.
- Applicants for doctoral degree programs must have a master’s degree and be under the age of 40.
- Chinese language students must have senior highschool diploma and be under the age of 35; they will study a Chinese language program in China.
- General scholar candidates must have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies and be under the age of 45; they may study all majors besides Chinese language.
- Senior scholar candidates must have master’s degree or above, or hold academic titles of associate professor or above, and be under the age of 50.
All undergraduate courses will be taught in Chinese. At some universities, courses for scholars, senior scholars, and postgraduate students can be offered in English.
