Destination Australia Scholarships - International Students
Amount
$15000
per annum for up to four years
Opening date
Closing date
Status
Open
Amount conditions
The recipient cannot hold any other scholarship.
Who is it for?
Future undergraduates, Future postgraduate coursework
Where is it available?
Albury-Wodonga, Bendigo, Mildura, Shepparton
How is it paid?
Twopayments per year of $7500 per payment, paid after semester 1 and 2 census dates. Payments will be made for up to four years for new undergraduate students, and two years for new postgraduate by coursework students. Students who are relocating will receive one upfront payment to assist with relocation costs.
Background
The Destination Australia scheme seeks to attract and support new domestic and international students to study in regional Australia and offers students a high-quality learning experience. This scholarship offers students from Australia and overseas the opportunity to experience regional Australia.
Are you eligible to apply?
To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, applicants must:
- Be an international student commencing their first year of study in an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework course in semester of 2020 and 2021.
- Be studying full-time at a regional campus in a course that is offered entirely at that campus. (Online, Certificate & Diploma course students are not eligible for this scholarship)
- Be residing in any area other than R1 classification, or intending to move to an area other than R1 classification.
Recipients of the scholarship shall be selected by the University based on their:
- Evidence of academic merit (minimum of 70 WAM) for the highest completed qualification.
- If your chosen course is eligible and you meet the course entry requirements, the La Trobe International Scholarship selection board will assess your application.
- There are limited scholarship places available. Therefore meeting the minimum WAM requirements will not guarantee a scholarship.
- Once you receive your scholarship award letter (via email), it is important that you meet any conditions in your offer (if applicable) and accept your offer as soon as possible to secure your scholarship.
Recipient obligations
- Recipients must be studying full-time at a regional campus in a course that is offered in its entirety at that campus. The scholarship will not be transferable to other campuses.
- Recipients must maintain a residency in any area other than R1classification and provide evidence of residency if requested.
- Recipients cannot hold any other University scholarship.
How to apply
- No separate application required.All you need to do is apply for your course in a La Trobe Regional Campus.
- If your chosen course is eligible and you meet the course entry requirements, the La Trobe International Scholarship selection board will assess your application.
- To apply for your course please click here.
ApplicationDeadlines:
| Intake Description | Semester 1 2021 | Semester 2 2021 | Summer 2021 |
| Application submission deadline (To be considered for the scholarship) | 30-Nov-20 | 16-Apr-21 | 20-Aug-21 |
| Conditions to be met and all required documents to be submitted | 04-Dec-20 | 23-Apr-21 | 31-Aug-21 |
| Scholarship applications assessed and ranked | 7-21 December 2020 | 26 April - 10 May | 1-10 September 2021 |
| Announcement of the scholarship outcome to successful & unsuccessful candidates. | 22-Dec-20 | 11-May-21 | 13-Sep-21 |
Scholarship places are limited andcompetitive. Meeting the minimum WAM requirements will not guarantee ascholarship
Who to contact for further information
La Trobe International, LTIRecruitment@latrobe.edu.au