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PLACEMENT TRAVEL BURSARY

AMOUNT

From $660 up to $1320

WHO IS IT FOR?

1st year undergraduates, 2nd year undergraduates, 3rd year undergraduates, 4th year undergraduates, 5th year undergraduates, Postgraduate coursework, Australian Citizen, Humanitarian Visa, International Student, New Zealand Citizen, Permanent Resident

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

  • Be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or entry-level to practice course at a La Trobe University Campus. Note: partner institution enrolled students are not eligible for this payment.

  • Be enrolled in a placement subject and commencing an internship/work placement in the Semester 1 teaching period: 26 February to 23 June 2024. PLEASE NOTE: Whilst the placement needs to have commenced on or after 26 February, it does not have to be completed before 23 June 2024.

  • Undertaking a placement in a location 120 kms (one way) or more from your semester/term address. Ensure that your semester/term address is current in StudentOnline. For tips on how to update your address

  • Be undertaking a placement greater than 10 days duration and lodged in InPlace at the time of applying. Length of placement is based on subject requirements and does not include make up days.

  • Have not received any other placement related funding support from the University in the 2024 academic year.

  • Supporting evidence that clearly shows the distance in kilometres (one way) from your semester/term address to the organisation. Evidence required in the form of a screenshot detailing the journey by car entered into the Google Map mobile app. Screenshot must clearly display distance in kilometres.