Associate Degree of Teacher Education La Trobe University - Albury-Wodonga Campus, Australia

At La Trobe, we recognise and support future leaders who are driven to make a difference. The Vice-Chancellor Scholarship is our most prestigious scholarship, awarded to individuals who have excelled not only in their studies but also in extracurricular activities, sports, and community engagement - those who go beyond academics to create real change.

This highly competitive scholarship offers either 50% or 100% tuition fee reduction. Through this scholarship, recipients will become part of a vibrant, innovative, and globally connected university, and will be a part of the La Trobe University student ambassador program, where they can develop the skills and networks to shape the future.

To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, applicants must:

• Be a citizen of a country other than Australia or New Zealand and be applying to start the program from Semester 1/Term 1-3 2026 intake.
• Not be a humanitarian or other permanent visa holder.
• Be a full fee-paying student (non-sponsored).
• Be applying for direct entry into one of the eligible courses. Other students are not eligible.
• Commence their studies at any of the La Trobe University Victorian campuses in 2026.
• Meet the University's English language requirements and all other conditions stated on the Offer Letter.
• Obtain an offer letter before selection for the scholarship. Exceptions must be approved by La Trobe University. All students must have passed Genuine Student assessment, including financial checks before they can be considered for this scholarship. 

La Trobe University is driving a bold ambition to transform research, education and student support through an ‘AI-first’ approach, powered by partnerships with Microsoft Australia and New Zealand and leading cyber security provider CyberCX. Artificial intelligence and data analytics are reshaping industries worldwide - offering solutions to complex problems, unlocking insights and creating new possibilities. At La Trobe, you’ll gain essential skills in programming, machine learning and data analysis, preparing you to lead innovation in areas such as digital healthcare, smart manufacturing, sustainable energy, precision agriculture and more. As AI and data continue to evolve, demand for skilled professionals will surge across both public and private sectors.

With access to world-class teaching and industry connections, La Trobe equips you to turn data into meaningful insights and apply AI-driven solutions to real-world challenges. You’ll learn from leading researchers at our Centre for Data Analytics and Cognition (CDAC) and collaborate with global partners like SAS, Microsoft and IBM. From business and healthcare to sports and finance, data and AI drive it all - making these skills highly sought after. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to apply for voluntary internships, gaining hands-on experience with top organisations and building a career in one of the most transformative fields in technology today.

The scholarship provides a 50-100% reduction in annual tuition fees for international students enrolled in the following AI/Data & Analytics-related undergraduate and postgraduate programs:

• Bachelor of Business Analytics
• Bachelor of Commerce (Business Analytics major)
• Bachelor of Computer Science
• Bachelor of Information Technology (Cloud Analytics or Data Science major)
• Bachelor of Science (AI/Data Science major)
• Master of Artificial Intelligence
• Master of Business Analytics
• Master of Business Information Systems (AI in Business)
• Master of Data Science
• Master of Digital Health
• Master of Information Technology (AI)
• Master of Quantum IT

To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, applicants must:

• Be a citizen of a country other than Australia or New Zealand.
• Not be a humanitarian or other permanent visa holder.
• Be a full fee-paying student (non-sponsored).
• Be applying for direct entry into one of the courses listed above. Other students are not eligible.
• Commence their studies at any of the La Trobe University Victorian campuses in 2026.
• Meet the University's English language requirements and all other conditions stated on the Offer Letter.
• Obtain an offer letter before selection for the scholarship. Exceptions must be approved by La Trobe University. All students must have passed Genuine Student assessment, including financial checks before they can be considered for this scholarship. 

• Semester 1/ Term 1-3: 14 December 2025
• Semester 2/Term 4-5: 17 May 2026

Semester 1/ Term 1-3: 14 December 2025
Semester 2/Term 4-5: 17 May 2026

Semester 1/ Term 1-3: 22 December 2025
Semester 2/Term 4-5: 25 May 2026

Semester 1/ Term 1-3: 22 December 2025
Semester 2/Term 4-5: 25 May 2026

31/12/2026

La Trobe University values academic excellence. High-achieving international students considering applying for an undergraduate or postgraduate course will be automatically considered for this scholarship.

The La Trobe High Achiever Scholarship rewards high achieving International students. This scholarship is worth between 15% to 25% off the annual tuition fees for the duration of studies.

To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, applicants must:

• Be a citizen of a country other than Australia or New Zealand and be applying to start an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework program.
• Be a new International student applying for 2024-2026 intakes.
• Be a full fee-paying student (Non-sponsored).
• Apply to a program in the List of eligible courses.
• Not available to humanitarian or other permanent visa holders.

• Be a citizen of a country other than Australia or New Zealand and be applying to study in Summer semester 2025 or any intake in 2026 (Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summersemester).
• Not be a humanitarian or other permanent visa holder.
• Be a full fee-paying student (non-sponsored).
• Be applying for direct entry into one of the eligible courses. Other students are not eligible.
• Commence their studies at any of the La Trobe University Victorian campuses or Sydney Campus in 2025/6.
• Meet the University's English language requirements and all the other conditions stated on the Offer Letter, accept the offer, and pay the required deposit mentioned on the offer. 
• Students who receive a Conditional Confirmation of Enrolment (COE) will be considered eligible for the grant.
• This grant is not available to La Trobe College Australia (LTCA) packaged students (ELICOS, Foundation, and Diploma).
• All students who accept up until the deadline, including those who have already accepted, will be eligible for this grant.