Study in Australia: La Trobe University Humanitarian Scholarship in 2027

The 2027 La Trobe Humanitarian Scholarship is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for refugees and asylum seekers to study at a university in Australia. La Trobe University awards this scholarship to recognise the unique contributions of people from humanitarian backgrounds to Australian society and to provide financial support that enables them to fulfil their educational aspirations.

La Trobe University has announced two unique award programmes for the 2027 intake: the Domestic Humanitarian Award and the International Humanitarian Scholarship. The domestic scholarship provides a living allowance of AUD $5,000 per annum. The overseas scholarship provides a full tuition fee waiver and a cost of living scholarship of AUD $5,000 per year.

Why Choose the La Trobe Humanitarian Scholarship?

Education can alter lives, and the La Trobe Humanitarian Scholarship demonstrates the university’s commitment to providing opportunities for students from refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds.

Eligible Programmes for La Trobe University Humanitarian Scholarship

Students must enrol in the following programmes:

Arts, social sciences and communications
Business and commerce
Criminology
Education and teaching
Engineering
Health
Information technology
Law
Science

La Trobe University Humanitarian Scholarship 2027 Requirements

Domestic Scholarship Eligibility

Applicants should:

Be recognised as a refugee or an asylum seeker.

Have one of the following visas:

Resolution of Status (subclass 851) visa
Permanent Protection Visas
Humanitarian visa (200, 201, 202, 203 or 204)
Get an offer for an undergraduate course through VTAC.
Enrol as a full-time student in semester 1, 2027.

Eligibility for International Scholarship

Applicants should:

Be an Australian resident.
Officially apply for the scholarship online.
Must have one of the following types of visas:
Temporary Protection Visa (Class TPV)
Temporary Humanitarian Stay Visa (Subclass 449)
Temporary Humanitarian Concern Visa (Subclass 786)
Safe Haven Enterprise Visa (Subclass 790)
Bridging Visa E (Class 051)
Bridging visa awaiting a permanent protection visa (subclass 866)
Full-time undergraduate enrolment for Semester 1, 2027.

Benefits of La Trobe University Humanitarian Scholarship 2027

Domestic Humanitarian Scholarship

Successful applicants will receive:

AUD $5,000 per annum for living expenses.
Funding for the normal length of their undergraduate course.
Tuition fees are not covered by domestic scholarships.

International Humanitarian Scholarship

Successful applicants will receive:

Full tuition fee support for the duration of their qualified undergraduate programme.
AUD $5,000 per year towards living expenses.
Financial help for the normal duration of their degree.

Selection Process of La Trobe University Humanitarian Scholarship 2027

Applicants will be evaluated on:

Successful completion of the online application for a scholarship.
Offer of an undergraduate course and enrolment for full-time study in Semester 1, 2027.
The selection process is intended to provide access to higher education possibilities for qualifying humanitarian students.

How to apply for the La Trobe University Humanitarian Scholarship in 2027?

Domestic Scholarship Application

Apply for an undergraduate course that is VTAC-eligible.
Get an offer for a course at La Trobe University.
Apply as a full-time student in Semester 1, 2027.
The deadline for your scholarship application is 9 October 2026.

International Scholarship Application

Check your eligibility based on your visa status.
Apply for a qualifying undergraduate degree.
Complete the scholarship application online between 12 October and 6 December 2026.
Study full-time in Semester 1, 2027.

LINK FOR DOMESTIC STUDENTS

LINK FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS