Scholarship Description
La Trobe University is a multi-campus university in Victoria, Australia. It was established in 1964 by an Act of Parliament to become the third oldest university in the state of Victoria.
La Trobe University provides courses that open career doors, an ideal study environment and a friendly community.
La Trobe’s Academic Excellence Scholarships (AES) are targeted towards high achieving international students from all countries across all of La Trobe’s undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs.
Course(s) Offered:
Any course
Course Level: Undergraduate (bachelors), Graduate (masters)
Provider: La Trobe University
Country to Study in: Australia
Eligibility
You are eligible if you:
are a citizen of countries other than Australia or New Zealand
are a commencing international student wanting to undertake undergraduate and postgraduate coursework, full degrees at La Trobe in 2014
have scored a minimum of 85 per cent or equivalent in their previous degree/award
meet or will meet the University’s academic and English entry requirements at the commencement date of your course (and have received an offer at the time of applying for this scholarship).
Please note that applicants need to meet all the criteria above.
The following groups are not eligible:
international students wanting to undertake Higher Degree Research, Exchange, Study Abroad, ELICOS and Foundation Studies and Diploma courses
students with scores lower than 85 per cent or equivalent in their previous degrees/award
students who have already received the AES scholarship
continuing La Trobe University students.
Eligible groups
Citizens of ALL countries (EXCEPT Australia and New Zealand)
Participating Institutions
La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria; Australia
Fields of study
Any full-time undergraduate or postgraduate coursework offered by the University.
Number of awards
Not specified by the provider
Sponsorship duration
Maximum period of two semesters (or twelve months)
Continuation of the scholarship into a second semester (where relevant) is subject to satisfactory progress and continued enrolment in the program of study for which the scholarship was awarded. Maintaining a C grade average is required, and satisfactory progress will be monitored.
Scholarship benefits
The scholarships are non-renewable tuition fee awards of A$10,000-$20,000 paid across a maximum period of two semesters (or twelve months).
Recipients of the scholarship would be required to pay for any difference in fees for their first two semesters, fees for the remainder of their course and also Overseas Student Health Cover. These scholarships are not renewable and do not cover living costs.
Method of Application
You can only apply for this scholarship if you have an offer to study in a degree program commencing in 2014 at La Trobe University.
Applicants must complete a scholarship application form (pdf) and submit it to La Trobe International via email at intapplication@latrobe.edu.au by the application deadline as below.
For more details about this scholarship application, visit the official website (see link to it below) or contact the school below.
DEADLINES (for Semester 1, 2014):
There are two deadline closing dates - that for round one and also for round two:
AES round one closing date – Friday, 6 December 2013
AES round two closing date – Friday, 24 January 2014
PLEASE NOTE:
La Trobe University gives students the opportunity to study in Melbourne – one of the world’s most student-friendly cities (QS World University Rankings).
At La Trobe University’s Melbourne campus, students enjoy world-class teaching facilities set in a peaceful, green environment. International students have access to a wide range of courses and postgraduate research opportunities, along with English language support and offshore study programs.
Contact
La Trobe International (LTI)
Level 2, Peribolos East Building
La Trobe University Victoria 3086
Australia
E: international@latrobe.edu.au
Future students:
T: (+61 3) 9627 4805
You may also see the contact page
Application Deadline: 6 Dec 2013 / 24 Jan 2014
Open to International Applicants: Yes
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