La Trobe Health Innovation Scholarship - 50% and 100%
Background
Join a University that's in the top 150 Worldwide for Public Health*
La Trobe leads in future-focused healthcare with our digital health courses. Students can gain valuable expertise in specialisms such as Big Data analytics, virtual healthcare, Internet of Medical Things (IoMT), cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence. Students get the chance to work on real-world projects with industry partners to graduate job-ready whilst gaining an in-demand skill set to design, implement and manage digital health solutions that meet the evolving healthcare needs of individuals and communities.
Be a part of this exciting future with our Digital Health scholarship, which provides a 50% or 100% reduction in annual tuition fees for international students enrolled in any of the following courses for 2026 and 2027, covering the full duration of their studies:
- Master of Health Administration
- Master of Public Health
- Master of Digital Health
- Master of Public Health/Master of Health Administration
- Bachelor of Biological Science
- Bachelor of Health Science
- Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences
*ShanghaiRanking, 2024, Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2024: Public Health
We also offer an alternative Health Innovation scholarship which provides a 30% reduction in annual tuition fees for international students enrolled in health-related courses.
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 eligible courses mentioned above. Other students are not eligible.
- Commence their studies at any of the La Trobe University campuses in 2026 or 2027.
- 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: Summer/Term 6 2026 application form, 2027 scholarship application form.
Recipients of the scholarship shall be selected by the University based on their:
- Outstanding academic performance (minimum WAM requirement 80)
- 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 2028. If the recipient is unable to secure a student visa for their intended intake, 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.
Students must prepare a maximum 250-word statement explaining "Beyond academic achievement, what specific difference do you hope to make in your field or community after completing your degree at La Trobe University?" and submit it in the application form.
| Summer / Term 6 2026 | Semester 1, 2027 | Semester 2, 2027 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application form | Apply now | Apply now | Apply now |
| Application submission deadline (To be considered for the scholarship) | Middle East and East Asia: 31 August 2026 All other international students located outside of Australia: 14 September 2026 International students located in Australia: 21 October 2026 |
All other international students located outside of Australia: 14 December 2026 International students located in Australia: 17 February 2027 |
All other international students located outside of Australia: 17 May 2027 International students located in Australia: 1 July 2027 |
| 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 |
Middle East and East Asia: 14 September 2026 All other international students located outside of Australia: 21 September 2026 International students located in Australia: 23 October 2026 |
All other international students located outside of Australia: 22 December 2026 International students located in Australia: 19 February 2027 |
All other international students located outside of Australia: 25 May 2027 International students located in Australia: 2 July 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.