La Trobe Humanitarian Scholarship 2027
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Description
Domestic recipients receive a $5,000 annual cost-of-living scholarship; International recipients receive full tuition coverage plus…
Full Description
La Trobe University recognises the important contribution that people from refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds make to the Australian community.
As such, we are pleased to offer two specific scholarships in Semester 1 2027. There are two methods of applying, depending on which visa you hold (see 'Are you eligible to apply?' below).
The La Trobe Humanitarian Scholarship (Domestic) is for face-to-face undergraduate studies, and recipients will receive an AUD $5000 annual cost-of-living scholarship for the normal duration of their degree. Tuition costs are not covered. Applications for 2027 are open now until 9 October 2026 (5pm).
The La Trobe Humanitarian Scholarship (International) is for face-to-face undergraduate studies, will cover all tuition costs and include an AUD $5000 annual cost-of-living scholarship for the normal duration of their degree. Applications for 2027 will open 12 October - 6 December 2026.
Amount
AUD 5,000 – 5,000
Funding Types
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Application LinkDeadline
Sep 10, 2026
This scholarship has expired
Benefits
Domestic:$5000 per annum cost-of-living scholarship. International: 100% of tuition fees and $5000 per annum cost-of-living scholarship.
How to Apply
Domestic students: Submit an application via the VTAC Schemes and Scholarships application portal. Applications close 9 October 2026 at 5pm.
International students: An online application form will be made available on 12 October 2026. Scholarship applications will not be assessed until a course offer is confirmed.
Eligibility Criteria
- Be residing in Australia
- Submit an application using the online application form which will be made available 12 October 2026 - 6 December 2026
- Be deemed as a person seeking asylum or a refugee holding one of the following:
- Temporary Protection Visa (TPV) (V785)
- Temporary Humanitarian Stay visa (Subclass 449)
- Temporary Humanitarian Concern visa (Subclass 786)
- Safe Haven Enterprise Visa (SHEV) (V790)
- Anyone on a bridging visa and who has applied for a Permanent Protection visa (subclass 866).
- Bridging Visa E (BVE) (subclass 050)
- Enrolled in Semester 1 2027 as a full-time student in an undergraduate degree offered by La Trobe University*
* Please note students enrolled in Open Universities Australia, third-party providers and online courses are not eligible.
