La Trobe Humanitarian Scholarship 2027 in Australia
The La Trobe Humanitarian Scholarship supports refugees and people seeking asylum pursuing undergraduate study in Australia with tuition and living support.
Overview
The La Trobe Humanitarian Scholarship, offered by La Trobe University, is designed to support refugees and individuals seeking asylum who are undertaking face-to-face undergraduate study. Divided into distinct domestic and international streams with tailored visa requirements and application periods, the award targets eligible students enrolling in Semester 1, 2027.
Benefits
- Domestic Stream: An AUD $5,000 per annum cost-of-living scholarship provided for the normal duration of the degree.
- International Stream: Covers 100% of tuition fees alongside an AUD $5,000 per annum cost-of-living payment for the normal duration of the degree.
Eligibility
- Must be recognized as a person seeking asylum or a refugee holding an eligible visa, such as a Resolution of Status (RoS) visa (subclass 851), Permanent Protection/Humanitarian visas (200, 201, 202, 203, 204), or specified temporary and bridging visas depending on the stream.
- Must successfully receive a course offer and enrol as a full-time student in an undergraduate degree directly offered by La Trobe University for Semester 1, 2027.
- Students enrolled through Open Universities Australia, third-party providers, or online courses are ineligible.
How to Apply
Domestic applicants must submit their applications through the VTAC Schemes and Scholarships application portal. International applicants can utilize the official website to complete their applications during the designated intake period.
Deadline
Domestic applications close on 09 October 2026 at 5:00 PM.