La Trobe University is proud to be an Elite Athlete-Friendly University, dedicated to supporting athletes in balancing their sporting and academic pursuits. The University is committed to helping elite athletes excel in both their studies and sporting careers by offering flexible study options, enabling them to perform at their best in all areas.

Eligibility Criteria:
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must:

• Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, or hold an Australian permanent resident visa or permanent humanitarian visa.
• Be enrolled in a postgraduate master's degree course at a La Trobe campus in Semester 1, 2025.
• Demonstrate strong academic achievement in their undergraduate degree.
• Demonstrate high achievement in their chosen sport.
• Be currently competing at a national or international level in their sport.

Selection Process:
Scholarship recipients will be selected based on:

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

Application Timeline:
Applications open at 9:00 AM (AEDT) on December 12, 2024, and close at 5:00 PM (AEDT) on February 23, 2025.