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.
2009
| Africa, Europe, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Middle East, South America |
|
|---|---|
| LTU Semeter Exchange (including dual degree programs)* |
All funding for 2009 has been allocated - no further applications will be accepted. |
| Faculty approved short term programs with LTU International partners |
All funding for 2009 has been allocated - no further applications will be accepted. |
| LTU faculty approved clinical placements |
$1,500 AUD |
| Faculty approved short term programs not associated with an LTU International partner |
All funding for 2009 has been allocated - no further applications will be accepted. |
| Asia (excluding Japan and Korea), Canada, Mexico, India, Pacific, USA |
|
|---|---|
| LTU Semeter Exchange (including dual degree programs)* |
All funding for 2009 has been allocated - no further applications will be accepted. |
| Faculty approved short term programs with LTU International partners | All funding for 2009 has been allocated - no further applications will be accepted. |
| LTU faculty approved clinical placements | $1,000 AUD |
| Faculty approved short term programs not associated with an LTU International partner | All funding for 2009 has been allocated - no further applications will be accepted. |
2010
| Africa, Europe, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Middle East, South America |
|
|---|---|
| LTU Semeter Exchange (including dual degree programs)* |
$3000AUD |
| Faculty approved short term programs with LTU International partners | Under review |
| LTU faculty approved clinical placements | Under review |
| Faculty approved short term programs not associated with an LTU International partner | Under review |
| Asia (excluding Japan and Korea), Canada, Mexico, India, Pacific, USA |
|
|---|---|
| LTU Semeter Exchange (including dual degree programs)* |
$2000AUD |
| Faculty approved short term programs with LTU International partners | Under review |
| LTU faculty approved clinical placements | Under review |
| Faculty approved short term programs not associated with an LTU International partner | Under review |
*DEEWR scholarship recipients only receive a $500AUD Mobility Grant.
**INU & EU/AU Funded students do not receive a mobility grant
***Additional semester is A$500AUD only.
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.
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 A$5,196 in a 6 month period or a total of A$10,392 over twelve months. For further information, please visit La Trobe University's OS Help website.Other Scholarships
INU Scholarships
As a pioneering member of the International Network of Universities (INU), La Trobe is offering Targeted Undergraduate Travelling Scholarships to selected domestic students, giving them the chance to study overseas for a semester at one of the Network partner universities.
Each year the faculties select a number of highly achieving second and third year students and invite them to apply for a scholarship. Successful applicants will gain valuable international study experience with a scholarship covering return economy airfares and generous assistance towards accommodation and living costs (scholarship value will vary depending on the country).
In 2007, 16 scholarships were awarded and 20 scholarships in 2008.
If you are a La Trobe student and you have been invited to apply for a scholarship please go to the INU Scholarships Applicant page.
La Trobe also hosts scholarship students from Network partner institutions. If you are a student from another INU university would like to know more about coming to La Trobe please visit out Student Exchange page. To find out more about the network visit the INU website.
INU partner institutions include:
- Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Hungary
- Flinders University, Australia
- Hiroshima University, Japan
- James Madison University, USA
- Kyung Hee University, Seoul
- La Trobe University, Australia
- Malmö University, Sweden
- Ritsumeikan University, Kyoto
- Universita Catolica del Sacro Cuore, Italy
- Universitas Katolik Parahyangan, Indonesia
- University of Leicester, UK
Australian Government Grants - DEEWR Scholarships
DEEWR (Department of Education, Employment, and Workplace Relations) Scholarships are available for Student Exchange to a select number of La Trobe University Exchange partners. Each grant is AU$5000 and is intended to assist students with the costs associated to their exchange (accommodation, flights, meals, etc.) Please see the full list of institutions below.
| Funded country |
Available exchange institutions |
Available scholarships |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia |
University Putra Malaysia |
10 |
| Thailand |
Mahidol University Chulalongkorn University |
6 |
| Hong Kong |
Chinese University of Hong Kong |
3 |
| Japan |
Akita International University Momoyama Gakuin University Kyoto Tachibana University Kumamoto Gakuen University Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University Saga University Soka University |
4 |
| Korea |
Hallym University Yonsei University |
1 |
| Indonesia |
Brawijawa University Universitas Pelita Harapan (UPH) |
1 |
| India |
Lady Shri Ram College Jain Group of Institutions |
9 |
| Philippines |
University of Ateneo de Manila |
1 |
| Mexico |
Tecnologico de Monterrey- Mexico City, Guadalajara, Queretaro Campuses Universidad de Guadalajara Universidad Iberoamericana |
7 |
| Oman |
University of Nizwa |
3 |
Scholarship details
- Each scholarship is 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 1, 2010 or Semester 2, 2010.
- Students should review 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.
Prime Ministers Australia Asia Endeavour Awards
A unique opportunity to establish your international career in Asia
The Prime Minister’s Australia Asia Endeavour Awards are a unique opportunity to undertake international study and research related to your Australian degree, as well as gain international work experience through an internship or work placement, building your professional network in Asia.
The Awards are open to Australian undergraduates and postgraduates in any field of study. Twenty postgraduate and twenty undergraduate awards are available each year to Australian students to undertake study/research and internships or work placements in Asia.
The recipients will each receive up to $40,000 – $60,000 towards travel and establishment allowances, tuition and internship contributions and travel insurance.
For further information please see the DEEWR website.
All full time undergraduate and postgraduate students from all disciplines are eligible to apply, destinations include China (including Hong Kong and Macau), India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, Republic of Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Please contact Kathryn Hertrick, La Trobe International to obtain application form.
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.
Exchange period
The deadline for exchange in Semester 2, 2010 is December 1, 2009.
The deadline for exchange in semester 1, 2011 is July 1, 2010.
How to apply
To make an application for any of the above scholarships, students are required to complete an Outgoing Student Exchange application (pdf 80kb) and the DEEWR scholarship application form (pdf 77kb). 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 (Bundoora) campus can access more information on exchange partners at the La Trobe Global Lounge (located on the upper West side of the Agora - next to the Student Guild Office). 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!
