A new initiative launched in 2025, the Student Hardship Fund has been designed and created by La Trobe Sport to lower the barriers to sport participation faced by La Trobe University students who are balancing their academic, social and sporting pursuits.
As part of the initiative, La Trobe students who face financial hardship or stress (which may impact their ability to join a sporting club) will have an opportunity to apply for a one-time bursary towards their club affiliation expenses.
A $150 grant is available to La Trobe students who are joining a La Trobe-affiliated sporting club, while a $100 grant is available to students who are joining a non-La Trobe affiliated club. Applications for the Student Hardship Fund are restricted to one application per La Trobe University student, and funds will be available until exhausted.
First round applications for the 2025 Student Hardship Fund are open from Monday 16 February to Monday 13 April, while a second round of applications will be available from Monday 6 July to Monday 7 September.
For more information on the Student Hardship Fund and details on how to apply, click here.
