La Trobe University is an Elite Athlete-Friendly University, strongly committed to sport and its role in fostering a balanced educational experience.

Supporting elite athletes and enabling them to pursue their sporting careers while studying is a key priority. La Trobe assists these athletes by providing flexible study options to help them perform at their best both academically and athletically.

Eligibility Criteria:
To apply for this scholarship, applicants must:

• Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, or hold an Australian permanent resident visa or permanent humanitarian visa.
• Be completing Australian Year 12 or the IB in 2024.
• Intend to enrol in an undergraduate bachelor’s degree at a La Trobe campus in Semester 1, 2025.
• Demonstrate high academic achievement.
• Demonstrate high performance in their chosen sport.
• Be currently competing at a national or international level in their sport.
• Provide referee support.

Selection Process:
Scholarship recipients will be chosen based on:

• The completed application form addressing eligibility criteria.
• A personal statement.
• Supporting documentation.

Application Timeline:
Applications open at 9:00 AM (AEDT) on December 12, 2024, and close at 5:00 PM (AEDT) on February 21, 2025.