Applications are open for the Industry Placement Bursary!
If you are struggling with money, your studies or your health, you could be eligible for a one-off payment of $1100 to support you on your internship or placement.
Who can apply for the bursary?
The bursary is available to all La Trobe students, including international and postgraduate students.
To be eligible you must:
- Be enrolled as an undergraduate or postgraduate student
- Be a La Trobe student studying at a La Trobe campus (not enrolled at a partner institution)
- Be enrolled in a placement subject and have, or will undertake a work placement between 1 May – 31 August 2025
- Your placement must have commenced from 1 May, but the placement does not need to be completed by 31 August 2025
- Meet the criteria for financial, medical or educational disadvantage
- Have a confirmed placement listed in InPlace
You are not eligible if:
- You are enrolled with a partner institution
- You have received a placement related payment in 2025
How much are the bursaries worth and when are they paid?
Industry Placement bursaries are worth $1100 and will be paid in a single payment in the first week of December.
Travel bursaries are also available for students that are travelling more than 120km one way to attend placement and meet the eligibility criteria.
How do I apply?
To apply, you need to submit an application form.
Make sure your application is the best it can be. For support with the application process, explore our website.
When is the deadline?
The bursary application form is open all year but assessments are conducted three times a year. For placements starting from 1 May to 31 August, applications will be assessed in September.
Questions?
For more information about the the application process and placement opportunities, visit our website or email the team at industryplacements@latrobe.edu.au.