Beasiswa La Trobe University for the Master of Financial Analysis suite of programs 2011-2012

Scholarships for the Master of Financial Analysis suite of programs

La Trobe University will offer a partial scholarship for high achieving international students for the Master of Financial Analysis and specialised programs offered in July and September 2011. Programs covered under this scholarship are listed below:

• Master of Financial Analysis
• Master of Financial Analysis (Financial Planning)
• Master of Financial Analysis (Investment)
• Master of Financial Analysis (Islamic Finance)
• Master of Financial Analysis (Financial Risk Management)
• Master of Financial Analysis (Research Methods)

Value of the Scholarship

A$5,000 per semester for the duration of the course (1.5years) and up to a maximum of A$15,000 per student.

Eligibility
Only new commencing international students are eligible to apply. Applicants must have a score of at least 80% and above or equivalent in their undergraduate degree to apply.

Please note: current international students who are already enrolled in a La Trobe University program are not eligible to apply.

Conditions
Students must commence their course in July or Sept 2011. All applicants must hold an offer to study one of the courses listed above at the time of applying for this scholarship.

How to apply
Applicants must complete a scholarship application form (PDF 66kb) and submit it to intapplication@latrobe.edu.au with a copy of their offer letter.

Please note the subject heading of the application email needs to say ‘Application for MFA Scholarship’

Closing Date
There is no closing date, however students must commence one of the above listed degrees in July 2011 or Sept 2011.

Faculty of Science, Technology and Engineering Scholarships

Partial Fee Waiver Scholarships

These scholarships are available to international students taking up courses offered by the faculty.

Scholarships of A$3000 and A$6000 are offered as a one-off partial fee waiver for postgraduate courses commencing in 2011. See a full list of the faculty's postgraduate programs by coursework.

Eligibility
The scholarship is open to all international students commencing postgraduate coursework or research degrees offered by the Faculty of Science, Technology and Engineering in 2011.

Students must have submitted an application and received an unconditional letter of offer by the scholarship closing date for a course commencing in 2011.

How to apply
Applicants must complete a scholarship application form (PDF 66KB) and submit it to intapplication@latrobe.edu.au with a copy of their offer letter.

Please note the subject heading of the application email needs to say ‘Application for FSTE’.

Selection process
Selection is based primarily on academic excellence. Only students with a minimum 70% or equivalent, and who have received an unconditional letter of offer can be considered.

If overseas grading system does not conform to a 70% equivalent but is still of high standard, students may still be considered.

Closing dates
For courses commencing in Semester 2, 2011 - Thursday 30 June 2011

Master of Biotechnology and Master of Business Administration Scholarship

The scholarship will cover A$20 000 per year towards the two-year program Master of Biotechnology and Master of Business Administration. The new A$30m Federal Government medical Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) for Biomarker Translation, headquartered at the La Trobe University Research and Development Park on the main Melbourne campus, is offering this very attractive scholarship to high academic achievers wishing to undertake the double Master’s degree commencing inthe March 2011 semester.

More information on the CRC can be found at latrobe.edu.au/biochemistry/programs/CRC_BT.htm and  www.biomarkercrc.com.au

Eligibility for the program and scholarship

• Undergraduate degree in biotechnology or biological sciences with strong focus on biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics and immunology
• Previous work experience is not required
• Overall undergraduate aggregate of 75%. Scholarship awarded based on academic achievement rankings.

How to apply

Once a student is provided with an offer letter, applicants must complete the scholarship application form (PDF 66KB) and return to intapplication@latrobe.edu.au with a copy of their offer letter.
Successful applicants will be issued with a scholarship letter with the details, terms and conditions of this scholarship.

Closing date
30 January 2011

Enquiries to: Mr Nandi Lakshmanan

Graduate School of Management - Scholarship Program

La Trobe University's Graduate School of Management (GSM) is pleased to announce new scholarships available for entry into the following programs:

• Master of International Business
• Master of Marketing Management
• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Related double degrees

Scholarships range from AU$3,000 to AU$10,000 and are given in the form of fee waivers.

The GSM Scholarship Program currently is available for students commencing in 2011 and 2012 from the following countries and areas:

Country	2011	2012
Thailand	×
Indonesia	×
Malaysia	×
Denmark	×	×
Germany	×	×
Austria	×	×
Switzerland	×	×
France	×	×
The Netherlands	×	×
Latin America	×	×
Spain	×	×
Italy	×	×

These scholarships are offered through select overseas representatives only. Please contact La Trobe International for advice on agents offering these scholarships in your country: international@latrobe.edu.au

Selection criteria

• Successfully meet the requirements for entry into a GSM program (including minimum standards of English language proficiency)

• Complete a GSM Scholarships application form (PD40KB), and attach a written personal statement (maximum 500 words).
  

How to apply

Scholarship applications are now open for students commencing a GSM program in 2011 and 2012.

1. Complete and submit the GSM Scholarship application form (PDF 40KB) via a participating agent, with your application to study at La Trobe University. Please contact La Trobe International for advice on agents offering these scholarships in your country: international@latrobe.edu.au
   
   
2. If you have already submitted an application to study at La Trobe University via a participating agent, you can submit your GSM Scholarship application directly to international@latrobe.edu.au
   
   
3. Scholarship applicants will be notified of their success at time of offer.

Endeavour Awards Program

The Endeavour Awards Program is an Australian Government initiative, bringing together under the one umbrella all of the Department of Education, Science and Trainings (DEST) international scholarships. Over the next five; years from 2007 to 2011, up to 10,000 scholarships will be offered as part of the Endeavour Programme. The Programme aims to bring high achieving students, researchers and professionals from the Asia-Pacific region and other regions to; Australia to undertake short or long term study, research and professional development in a broad range of disciplines. It also encourages Australians to do the same abroad.

There are a number of Endeavour Awards which are applicable to international students who wish to pursue postgraduate coursework or research programs in Australia. These are:

• Endeavour Postgraduate Awards
• Endeavour Asia Awards
• Endeavour Europe Awards
• Endeavour Malaysia Awards
• Endeavour Turkey Awards

For further information, please refer to the DEST website.