Scholarship Overview

La Trobe University - Vice-Chancellor Scholarship - India and Sri Lanka is offered by the La Trobe University . Vice-Chancellor Scholarship - India and Sri Lanka 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 39000. 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 qualify for the award, candidates must have completed the Bachelor degree and passed the 12th grade. 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: CV.

Applicable course, university and country

This scholarship is applicable for

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

• The scholarship is applicable for Future undergraduates and Future postgraduate coursework

Scholarship amount details

Max scholarship per student: AUD 39,000 => Rs 21,62,550

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

• Scholarship offers a 100% deduction on annual tuition fees
• This scholarship will be applied to tuition fees for the entire duration of the course

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)
12	Required
UG	Required (minimum score 60.0%)

Eligibility

• The applicant must be a citizen and resident of India or Sri Lanka
• Applicants must be eligible for direct entry (no ELICOS or pathway) commencing an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree
• The applicant must have an overall WAM* (AQF Equivalent) of 80% or above
• Applicants must be a full-fee paying student (Non-Sponsored)
• An Australian Bachelor's degree in any discipline or an approved equivalent qualification with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 60%
• Prerequisites: At least two years (four semesters) of biology, including at least two semesters in any of the following areas of study at second-year level or above: biochemistry, microbiology, immunology, cell biology, genetics or biotechnology
• ELP Scores:
  • TOEFL: With scores of 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking, and 21 in Writing
  • IELTS: With no individual band score less than 6.0
  • PTE:
    • (Academic – Test after 1 Dec 2020) Overall score of 56 with no communicative skill score less than 46

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 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
CV	Required

Applicants must also provide the following documents before the application closing date to apply for this scholarship.

• A detailed resume
• 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?

Shortlisted candidates may be invited for an interview.

Scholarship Application

This scholarship needs a separate external application.

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

SouthAsiaAfrica@latrobe.edu.au