Scholarship Overview

La Trobe University - Vice Chancellor's India Scholarship is offered by the La Trobe University . Vice Chancellor's India Scholarship is awarded to Masters Degree students who can demonstrate excellent academic achievement and the potential to contribute to the university community. This Merit Based scholarship will be given one time. The scholarship amount can be used for tuition. The maximum scholarship amount a student can get is AUD 42000. Students will be auto-considered for this scholarship if they apply for the courses on which this scholarship is applicable. In this case, they need not submit a separate application for applying to this scholarship. To be considered for this award, applicants must have a Bachelor degree. International students seeing to avail this scholarship need to appear for English proficiency tests like TOEFL, IELTS and PTE. Students must submit the following documentation to be considered for the scholarship: LOR and CV.

Applicable course, university and country

This scholarship is applicable for Masters Degree

This scholarship is applicable for the following courses in La Trobe University in Australia

• Master of Business Administration

The scholarship is also applicable for the following courses:

• Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology and Bioinformatics
• Juris Doctor
• Master of Accounting and Financial Management
• Master of Artificial Intelligence
• Master of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics
• Master of Biotechnology Management
• Master of Business Administration and Master of Health Administration
• Master of Business Analytics
• Master of Business Information Management and Systems
• Master of Chemical Sciences
• Master of Communication (Journalism Innovation)
• Master of Communication (Public Relations)
• Master of Computer Science
• Master of Cybersecurity (Business Operation)
• Master of Cybersecurity (Computer Science)
• Master of Cybersecurity (Law)
• Master of Data Science
• Master of Digital Marketing Communication
• Master of Education
• Master of Educational Leadership and Management
• Master of Electronic Engineering
• Master of Engineering (Civil)
• Master of Engineering Management
• Master of Engineering (Manufacturing)
• Master of Financial Analysis
• Master of Financial Analysis (Financial Risk Management)
• Master of Financial Analysis (Investment)
• Master of Health Administration
• Master of Health Sciences
• Master of Information and Communication Technology
• Master of Information Technology
• Master of Information Technology (Computer Networks)
• Master of International Business
• Master of International Development
• Master of International Relations
• Master of Internet of Things (Flat fee reduction rate of 25% for any Bendigo student with a WAM of 65 or above)
• Master of Laws
• Master of Law and Entrepreneurship
• Master of Management
• Master of Management (Entrepreneurship and Innovation)
• Master of Management (Human Resource Management)
• Master of Management (Project Management)
• Master of Management (Sport Management)
• Master of Management (Supply Chain and Logistics)
• Master of Marketing
• Master of Professional Accounting
• Master of Professional Accounting (Business Analytics)
• Master of Professional Accounting (CPA Australia Extension)
• Master of Public Health
• Master of Public Health and Master of Health Administration
• Master of Sports Analytics
• Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
• Master of Telecommunications and Network Engineering

Note: 

• The scholarship is not applicable to the programs that are offered in Sydney campus 
• Applicants are not eligible if they are starting a Postgraduate Research degree, Exchange program, Study Abroad program, Postgraduate Enabling Program, ELICOS, Foundation Studies program, or Diploma course

Scholarship amount details

Max scholarship per student: AUD 42,000 => Rs 23,28,900

Conversion rate used: 1 AUD = Rs. 57.55 (last updated 26th September 2024)

Scholarship amount will be given: One Time

Scholarship amount can be used for

Type of Expense	Indicates if scholarship can be used for this type of expense
Tuition & Fees	✔Scholarship amount can be used for this
Living Expense	×Not covered in scholarship
Accommodation	×Not covered in scholarship
Air Fare/Travel Expenses	×Not covered in scholarship
Spouse/Child Care	×Not covered in scholarship
Health Cover	×Not covered in scholarship
Application	×Not covered in scholarship
Others	×Not covered in scholarship

•  Vice-Chancellor Scholarship offers a 100% deduction on annual tuition fees for the entire duration of your studies to high-achieving International students accepted into our undergraduate or postgraduate coursework programs.

Student Awards

Number of students to be awarded: Varies

Scholarship Eligibility

Special Restrictions

• No Special Restriction applicable

Exams Details

Exam name	Indicates if exam is required and cutoff (if any)
TOEFL	Required (minimum score 79)
IELTS	Required (minimum score 6.5)
PTE	Required (minimum score 56)
UG	Required (minimum score 60.0%)

Eligibility

• Applicants must
  • have a Bachelor's degree with a min 60% or equivalent in final year PLUS three years of relevant managerial experience
  • be a citizen of India located in India [applying from India as well] and be applying to start a postgraduate coursework program 
  • be able to pay the full fee
  • This scholarship is available to students looking at enrolling for semester 1, 2020 and onwards
• ELP Scores:
  • TOEFL: with 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing.
  • IELTS: With no individual band score less than 6.0
  • PTE: With no communicative skill score less than 46

Note:

• Professional entry: Applicants do not require an undergraduate degree but must have a minimum of 8 years' relevant managerial experience 6.0
  Professional entry (no undergrad degree): International applicants must have a minimum IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0

Preference will be given to following candidates:

The eligible candidates will be shortlisted by a selection panel at La Trobe International and be assessed on the basis of:

• Overall WAM
• Academic achievement
• Extra-curricular activities.
• Social activities.

Application Process for this scholarship

Application Documents

Type of documents	Indicates if this type of document is required to be submitted
LOR	Required
CV	Required

• LOR:
  • two referees to support application
• CV
•  A 4-5 minute video recording answering the below questions
• • Why should you be selected for this scholarship?
  • Why have you chosen la Trobe University?
  • What are your career goals?
  • How would you like to make a difference to the world/community using this qualification?
• Copies of academic qualifications
• Evidence of English language proficiency

Application Process:

• Applicants must apply for the course they desire, if the applicant's chosen course is eligible to receive the scholarship and they meet the course entry requirements, the Scholarship Team will consider applicants scholarship eligibility
• Once the applicant receives their scholarship award letter (via email), it is important that they meet any conditions in their offer (if applicable) and accept their offer as soon as possible to secure their scholarship

 

Scholarship Application

Students will be auto-considered for this scholarship when they apply for the courses on which this scholarship is applicable. No separate application is needed.

Important Dates

	Date	Additional Details
Application final end date	December 31, 2023	Closing Date
Announcement of the scholarship awardees	October 04, 2023	Announcement of the scholarship awardees for Summer 1, 2023

Please note that these dates could be in local country times and may not be IST (Indian standard time).

Contact email

scholarships@latrobe.edu.au