Grants and scholarships

You may be required to undertake a significant number of placement hours throughout your course, and may be required to travel in order to complete these placements. La Trobe offer burasries are available to you to assist with the costs associated with attending your placements.

La Trobe University students enrolled in entry-to-practice health courses undertake practical education in the form of health placements, fieldwork, professional practice experiences and other clinical and practical experience. These placements are the main avenues by which students integrate theory with practice, further develop skills through supportive, professional environments, and gain essential working knowledge of the stages of human development and behaviour norms and the health, social and cultural factors which influence these.

In some cases, you may be required to travel long distances from your home in order to attend placements. We recognise that students may face financial difficulties as a result of finding suitable accommodation, travelling long distances, and having to reduce work hours whilst on placement. Depending on your placement and personal circumstances, you may be eligible for one of the grants or scholarships listed below.

Click on the links to find out more about each grant or scholarship and eligibility criteria.

Industry  Placement Bursary

Placement Travel Bursary

Commonwealth Prac Payment

NAFEA Rural Placement Scholarship Program

Placement scholarships for social work students