La Trobe Artificial Intelligence Scholarship
Background
La Trobe University has a bold ambition to transform research, education, and student support by applying an ‘AI-first’ approach, supported by a new partnership with Microsoft Australia and New Zealand and leading cyber security provider CyberCX.
Artificial intelligence is one of the most transformative fields in technology today. Revolutionising industries from healthcare to finance, AI is offering solutions to complex problems and creating new possibilities. At La Trobe, our students gain essential skills in programming, data analysis, and machine learning, equipping them to shape the future of technology. As AI continues to evolve, so will the strong demand for artificial intelligence professionals in the public and private sectors, including opportunities in digital healthcare, smart manufacturing, smart cities, sustainable energy infrastructure, precision agriculture and more.
Be a part of this exciting future with our Artificial Intelligence scholarship which provides a 50 or 100% reduction in annual tuition fees for international students enrolled in any of the following courses in 2026, covering the full duration of their studies:
• Bachelor of Computer Science
• Bachelor of Information Technology (AI/Cloud Analytics/Data Science major)
• Bachelor of Science (AI/Data Science major)
• Master of Artificial Intelligence
• Master of Data Science
• Master of Information Technology (AI)
• Master of Quantum IT
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.
- 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 courses listed above. Other students are not eligible.
- Commence their studies at any of the La Trobe University Victorian campuses in 2026.
- Meet the University's English language requirements and all other conditions stated on the Offer Letter.
- Obtain an offer letter before selection for the scholarship. Exceptions must be approved by La Trobe University. All students must have passed Genuine Student assessment, including financial checks before they can be considered for this scholarship.
- Complete the following application form in full:
Semester 1/Term 1-3 2026 application form;
Semester 2/Term 4/Term 5 2026 application form.
Recipients of the scholarship shall be selected by the University based on their:
- Outstanding academic performance (minimum WAM* requirement 70)
- English language proficiency
- Written statement received in the application form
The final number of successful candidates will be determined through a thorough evaluation process and confirmed by La Trobe University.
*A WAM is an average mark that takes into account the credit point value of the subjects that you have completed. It is based on the actual mark of all subjects completed in your course at any given time.
Recipient obligations
- The scholarship cannot be deferred to 2027. If the recipient is unable to secure a student visa for 2026, the scholarship offer may be revoked.
- Recipients are required to maintain full-time enrolment at La Trobe University and demonstrate satisfactory academic progress throughout their studies.
- Please refer to the Offer Letter for full terms and conditions.
- Recipients will be required to participate in International Scholarship Program events during their studies in Australia.
How to apply
Please note that this scholarship will not be automatically considered.
Eligible applicants will need to submit an application for their desired course(s) and intake and be in receipt of an offer.
| Semester 1/Term 1/Term 2/Term 3 2026 | Semester 2/Term 4/Term 5 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Application form | Apply now | Apply now |
| Application submission deadline (To be considered for the scholarship) | International students located outside of Australia: 14 December 2025 International students located in Australia: 1 February 2026 | Middle East and East Asia: 29 April 2026 All other international students located outside of Australia: 17 May 2026 International students located in Australia: 1 July 2026 |
| Students must secure an offer by the time of selection. | ||
| Scholarship selection process | After the application deadline, applicants will be ranked and shortlisted according to their WAM. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a final selection round and may be asked to provide further information, interview or video submission. | |
| Announcement of the scholarship awardees | International students located outside of Australia: 22 December 2025 International students located in Australia: 6 February 2026 | Middle East and East Asia: 15 May 2026 All other international students located outside of Australia: 25 May 2026 International students located in Australia: 3 July 2026 |
Note: Dates are subject to change, any changes will be communicated accordingly.
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.