Applications for 2025 La Trobe access scholarships and bursaries are open and close on Wednesday 11 October 2024. You can apply through VTAC.
How these scholarships can help
At La Trobe, our access scholarships and bursaries support coursework students from all backgrounds to reach their potential at university. They can support students who may have:
- Experienced financial difficulties
- Gone through personal hardship
- Come from a disadvantaged or underrepresented background
Ethan Jolley, who graduated from La Trobe in 2023 says his La Trobe Access scholarship played a crucial role. In fact, as he explains, without it he may not have even be able to study. The 24-year-old hopes his experience can inspire more to apply.
Ethan speaks more to his experience below:
‘I guess it’s so common for students not to think about scholarship funding. Not that many do apply for scholarships. I applied through VTAC. It was amazing and helped relive a lot of stress for me and my parents. The application process was pretty straightforward. It wasn’t that strenuous. It helped in so many ways.’
How much are they worth?
- Access scholarships are worth $5000 per year
- Bursaries are a minimum $1000 one-off payment
Easy application process
To make applying easier, you only need to submit one application and the Scholarships team will do the rest.
If your application is successful, we will match you to the scholarship or bursary that best fits your circumstances based on your eligibility.
VTAC information
All new and current La Trobe students can apply for scholarships through VTAC.
There is no charge to apply for scholarships. To make things even easier, here are some samples and demonstration applications to prepare you before you apply.
Tips for applying
Want to ensure your application has the best chance of success? Attach any relevant supporting documentation or evidence as requested.
Refer to the guide on supporting documentation for more information.
Want to submit an application?
Submit your application for a La Trobe access scholarship and let us support you to help achieve your goals.
For information on other available scholarships, check out the University Scholarships web page.