Regional Benefits Program
The path ahead starts here
La Trobe’s Regional Benefits Program empowers high achieving students from regional communities to live, study and thrive in regional Victoria.
If you come from a regional school and scored an ATAR of 80 or higher1 you are guaranteed a place in your chosen course2 subject to meeting all course requirements including course prerequisites, offered at one of La Trobe’s Bendigo, Albury-Wodonga, Mildura or Shepparton campuses. Your guaranteed place will include the benefits of the program and a scholarship of up to $5,000 a year.
In addition, you’ll have access to opportunities and a supportive network to help you explore your passion. The Regional Benefits Program will set you up for success and help you make the most of your university experience.
You will:
- surround yourself with like-minded students – your high-achieving friends will be your support network for years to come
- attend workshops and seminars that prepare you to be a leader in your field
- stack up your industry experience with a guaranteed Work Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunity
- receive a grant to study overseas
- fast-track your success with all the other opportunities that come your way.
1. An ATAR of 85 is required to access the Regional Benefits program for the Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) and Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours).
2. Some courses have limited places; offers for the Regional Benefits Program in those instances are guaranteed for November and January round offers only.
What am I eligible for?
*Min ATAR Required | Work Integrated Learning (WIL) | Overseas Study | Excellence Academy | Regional Scholarship | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Medical) | 80 ATAR *Entry is not guaranteed, there are other admission requirements that need to be met for this course see more |
| N/A | ✓ | ✓* |
Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours) -Regional Entry | 85 ATAR *ATAR Adjustments available for regional students see more | N/A | *scholarships available for International short-term programs | ✓ | ✓ |
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) | 85 ATAR | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) - Regional Entry | 85 ATAR | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
All other courses at regional campuses | 80 ATAR | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
*Applicants must apply through VTAC or UAC and meet eligibility requirements. Guaranteed place subject to meeting ALL course requirements, and availability of places: some courses have limited places; offers for the Regional Benefits Program in those instances are guaranteed for December and January round offers only.
*Overseas study must first be available and approved as credit in your study plan
*The Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Medical) regional scholarship will be paid for a duration of 3 years only.
Take advantage of the guaranteed benefits
Kickstart your university experience with scholarships, opportunities and a caring network of like-minded students to set you up for success.
Membership to our elite program
You’ll be a member of the La Trobe Student Excellence Academy, which recognises and rewards diverse forms of excellence and nurtures the next generation of leaders.
We offer:
- tailored leadership development seminars
- targeted career support
- priority access to industry mentoring and work placements
- opportunities to represent La Trobe at national and international events
- connection to a network of outstanding students across all our campuses
- opportunities to explore your passions and extend yourself into new areas.
Guaranteed grant for overseas study
All regional campus students who are eligible for international exchange are guaranteed to receive a Student Mobility Grant of at least $1000 for a semester overseas. Smaller scholarships are also available for shorter international programs.
*Overseas study must first be available and approved as credit in your study plan
Experience work and industry
Get priority placements in the Work Integrated Learning (WIL) program. La Trobe guarantees you the opportunity to participate in a work placement program in the second or third year of your degree. We’ll place you in an exciting and interesting organisation to watch, learn and apply your theoretical knowledge to your chosen industry.
Interested in studying Dentistry or Biomedical Sciences (Medical)?
These degrees have adjusted benefits to accommodate special criteria.