See the impact – La Trobe philanthropy in 2025
Our donors have changed lives, inspired new futures and made an incredible impact on education and research this year.
Our donors have made a winning move!
Thanks to our generous supporters in 2025, we’ve been able to ensure that more students have access to a life-changing education across Victoria. They’re also making powerful investments in new research projects, and supporting education in our regions. This isn’t just a game – it’s real impact. And our donors are helping to write the rules for success.
See the highlights of generosity from 2025 below.
- 5 Golden Lanyard Scholarships shine, thanks to over 150 generous La Trobe staff.
- Over 600 donors in our 2025 giving community – that’s a lot of generous players on the board!
- Thanks to our community – students thrive thanks to generous donors.
- La Trobe Law School Moot Court gift to honour the late Dr Roger Douglas.
- Pathways Program doubles in Bendigo, 135 students now on track to university.
- $10K Regional Psychology awarded at Albury-Wodonga Campus, thanks to Rotary Club Albury North’s commitment to local mental health.
- $465K 'lifeline' from Department of Health – ensuring future nurses collect scholarships, not debt.
- Jackpot! $66K raised for scholarships during our mid-year appeal.
- Two new endowed scholarships in Education and Law made possible by Dr Robin Burns.
- $300K boost by Brian M. Davis Charitable Fund to power the ‘Becoming Me’ program.
- 31 charitable Trusts and Foundations put their trust in La Trobe research.
Because of your support, our students, researchers and communities across Australia are already winners. Thank you for playing such an important role – we're glad to have you on our team.
From all of us at La Trobe, thank you, and we wish you a safe, happy and joyful festive season.
We look forward to keeping you updated in 2026.
See the impact
Donations to La Trobe have a real-world impact that drives measurable progress. Our supporters drives progress in life-changing research and unlocks the potential of our people and communities.