by Last verified: 16 October 2026. We checked these La Trobe University scholarships against La Trobe’s official pages and Study Australia. Fees are in Australian dollars (AUD).
La Trobe University scholarships for international students in 2027 range from a $2,000 (two thousand dollars) early acceptance grant to a full tuition waiver. Most awards are automatic tuition discounts based on your grades. The Vice-Chancellor Scholarship, worth 50% or 100% of tuition, needs a short application.
Update: this page used to cover the Greater China Digital Health Scholarship. La Trobe no longer lists that award on its international scholarships page, and we couldn’t confirm its status, so check with La Trobe before you plan around it.
La Trobe University scholarships for 2027 entry
| Scholarship | Value | Who | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vice-Chancellor Scholarship | 50% or 100% of tuition | Weighted average mark (WAM) of 80 or more, plus a 250-word statement | Application |
| High Achiever Scholarship | 20% (WAM 60 to 74.9) or 25% (WAM 75+) | New full-fee international students in approved courses | Automatic |
| Health Innovation, AI, and Analytics and Insights Scholarships | 30% (WAM 75+) | Students in the matching health, AI or data courses | Automatic (closes 1 July 2027) |
| 50% and 100% versions of those three | 50% or 100% (WAM 80+) | Same course groups | Application |
| Early Acceptance Grant | $2,000 off first-semester fees | Direct-entry students who accept their offer early | Automatic |
Vice-Chancellor Scholarship deadlines
- Semester 1, 2027: 14 December 2026 if you apply from outside Australia, or 17 February 2027 from inside.
- Semester 2, 2027: 17 May 2027 from outside Australia, or 1 July 2027 from inside.
La Trobe says these dates may change. Also, you can’t hold the Vice-Chancellor Scholarship with any other La Trobe award.
Fees and visa costs
| Course (indicative) | Annual fee |
|---|---|
| Master of Data Science | $43,800 |
| Master of Information Technology | $43,800 |
| Master of Public Health | $44,200 |
| Global MBA | $49,200 |
These figures come from La Trobe’s September 2025 course list, and La Trobe says fees usually rise by up to 7% a year. Separately, the student visa (subclass 500) application charge rose to $2,500 (two thousand five hundred dollars) on 1 July 2026.
Worked example
Priya from Pune has a WAM of 78 and applies for the Master of Public Health. Because her WAM is above 75, she gets the 30% Health Innovation Scholarship automatically. On the indicative $44,200 fee, that’s $13,260 off, leaving $30,940 (thirty thousand nine hundred and forty dollars) a year, by our own calculation. She then checks the 2027 fee on the course page before she accepts.
How to apply
- Apply for your course and get an offer.
- For the Vice-Chancellor award, or a 50% or 100% award, complete the scholarship application and your 250-word statement. Our personal statement guide can help.
- Meet the English rule: for a postgraduate course, IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0.
- Enrol full-time and keep up satisfactory progress, or you may lose the award.
Frequently asked questions
Are La Trobe University scholarships automatic?
Most are. The High Achiever, 30% subject awards and Early Acceptance Grant need no form. The Vice-Chancellor and 50% or 100% awards need an application.
Do La Trobe scholarships cover living costs?
No. They reduce tuition only.
Official sources
- Official page – La Trobe international scholarships
- Official page – La Trobe Vice-Chancellor Scholarship
- Official page – La Trobe High Achiever Scholarship
- Official page – La Trobe Health Innovation Scholarship
- Official page – La Trobe international fees
- Official page – Study Australia visa charge increase
Scholarship terms change. Always confirm with La Trobe before you apply.
