Early Acceptance Grant - International Students

Amount

$2000

Opening date

Closing date

Status

Open

Who is it for?

Future undergraduates, Future postgraduate coursework, International Student

Where is it available?

Sydney Campus, Albury-Wodonga Campus, Bendigo Campus, City Campus, Melbourne Campus, Mildura Campus, Shepparton Campus

How is it paid?

The grant amount will be deducted from the first semester tuition fees as an upfront discount. In Sydney, this scholarship will be applied from the second semester.

Background

International students applying for an undergraduate or postgraduate course to study at La Trobe University can be rewarded a bonus grant for completing their admission process early. Recipients will automatically be eligible to receive an Early Acceptance Grant of $2,000.

Are you eligible to apply?

To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, applicants must:

  • Be a citizen of a country other than Australia or New Zealand and be applying to study in 2026/2027.
  • Be a newly offered international student from 1st April 2026.
  • Not be a humanitarian or other permanent visa holder.
  • Be a full fee-paying student (non-sponsored).
  • Be applying for direct entry into one of the eligible courses. Other students are not eligible.
  • Commence their studies at any of the La Trobe University Victorian campuses or Sydney Campus in 2026/2027.
  • Meet all entry requirements and commence their studies at any of our LTU campuses in Australia.
  • Students who receive a Conditional Confirmation of Enrolment (COE) will be considered eligible for the grant.
  • This grant is not available to La Trobe College Australia (LTCA) packaged students (ELICOS, Foundation, and Diploma).
  • All students who accept up until the deadline, including those who have already accepted, will be eligible for this grant. 

How to apply

  • Students will automatically be considered when applying for an approved course. Students may apply directly through StudyLink.
  • The Early Acceptance Grant can be combined with the La Trobe High Achiever Scholarship, the La Trobe Artificial Intelligence Scholarship - 30%, the La Trobe Analytics and Insights Scholarship - 30% and the La Trobe Health Innovation Scholarship to form a discount on first-year tuition fees. This is subject to all conditions being met for both offers.
  • The Early Acceptance Grant cannot be combined with any other scholarships.
  • Intake Course Commencement EAG Deadline
    Term 3 2026 May 2026 Offer accepted by Monday 6 April 2026
    Semester 2 2026 July 2026 Offer accepted by Tuesday 7 July 2026 (Sunday 12 July for applications submitted within Australia)
    Term 4 2026 July 2026 Offer accepted by Sunday 21 June 2026
    Summer Semester/Term 5/6 2026 November 2026 Offer accepted by Monday 26 Oct 2026 (Sunday 1 Nov for applications submitted within Australia)
    Semester 1/Term 2 2027 March 2027 Offer accepted by Monday 22 February 2027
    Term 3 2027 May 2027 Offer accepted by Monday 26 April 2027
    Semester 2 2027 July 2027 Offer accepted by Monday 5 July 2027
    Term 4 2027 July 2027 Offer accepted by Monday 5 July 2027
    Summer Semester/Term 5/6 2027 November 2027 Offer accepted by Monday 25 October 2027

    Who to contact for further information

    If you are a prospective student with scholarship enquiries, please fill out our online enquiry form. If you are a current student with scholarship enquiries, please submit an online enquiry form.