La Trobe Australia Academic Excellence Scholarships for Undergraduate and Graduate Students

La Trobe Academic Excellence Scholarships (AES)

Course(s) Offered: Any course
Course Level: Undergraduate (bachelors), Graduate (masters)
Provider: La Trobe University
Country to Study in: Australia

Scholarship Description
La Trobe University, a multi-campus university in Victoria, Australia, 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.

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
• have scored a minimum of 85 per cent or equivalent in your previous degree/award
• meet or will meet the University’s academic and English entry requirements at the commencement date of your course.

All applicants need to meet all criteria above.

You are not eligible if you are starting a Higher Degree by Research, Exchange program, Study Abroad program, ELICOS and Foundation Studies program, or Diploma course.

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 an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework program at La Trobe University. After you receive your offer, you must complete the scholarship application form and submit it to La Trobe International by the application deadline.

It is important to visit the official website (see link to it below) for complete information and to access the scholarship application form.

DEADLINES:
The AES application deadline for Semester 2, 2016 is 6 May 2016.

There are three closing dates for the three application rounds of Semester 1, 2017 – Friday, 9 September 2016, Friday, 11 November 2016 and Friday, 6 January 2017.

PLEASE NOTE:
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. The University provides courses that open career doors, an ideal study environment and a friendly community.

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.

Application Deadline: 6 January 2017
Open to International Applicants: Yes

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