Regional Benefits Program
The path ahead starts here.
Our Regional Benefits Program empowers high achieving students from regional communities to live, study and thrive in regional Victoria.
If you come from a regional school and scored an ATAR of 80 or higher1 you are guaranteed a place in your chosen course2 subject to meeting all course requirements including course prerequisites, offered at one of La Trobe’s Bendigo, Albury-Wodonga, Mildura or Shepparton campuses. Your guaranteed place will include the benefits of the program and a scholarship of up to $5,000 a year.
In addition, you’ll have access to opportunities and a supportive network to help you explore your passion. The Regional Benefits Program will set you up for success and help you make the most of your university experience.
You will:
- surround yourself with like-minded students – your high-achieving friends will be your support network for years to come
- attend workshops and seminars that prepare you to be a leader in your field
- stack up your industry experience with a guaranteed Work Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunity
- receive a grant to study overseas
- fast-track your success with all the other opportunities that come your way.
1. An ATAR of 85 is required to access the Regional Benefits program for the Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) and Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours).
2. Some courses have limited places; offers for the Regional Benefits Program in those instances are guaranteed for December round and January round one offers only.
Regional scholarships
Get an ATAR of 80 or above and you will be guaranteed an automatic scholarship of up to $5,000 annually following enrolment.
- ATAR 80 - 94.95: $2,000 annual scholarship
- ATAR 95+: $5,000 annual scholarship
What am I eligible for?
*Min ATAR Required | Work Integrated Learning (WIL) | Overseas Study | Excellence Academy | Regional Scholarship | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Medical) | 80 ATAR *Entry is not guaranteed, there are other admission requirements that need to be met for this course see more |
| N/A | ✓ | ✓* |
Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours) -Regional Entry | 85 ATAR *ATAR Adjustments available for regional students see more | N/A | *scholarships available for International short-term programs | ✓ | ✓ |
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) - Regional Entry | 85 ATAR | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
All other courses at regional campuses | 80 ATAR | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
*Applicants must apply through VTAC or UAC and meet eligibility requirements. Guaranteed place subject to meeting ALL course requirements, and availability of places: some courses have limited places; offers for the Regional Benefits Program in those instances are guaranteed for December round and January round one offers only.
*Overseas study must first be available and approved as credit in your study plan
*The Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Medical) regional scholarship will be paid for a duration of 3 years only.
Take advantage of the guaranteed benefits
Kickstart your university experience with scholarships, opportunities and a caring network of like-minded students to set you up for success.
Guaranteed grant for overseas study
All regional campus students who are eligible for international exchange are guaranteed to receive a Student Mobility Grant of at least $1000 for a semester overseas. Smaller scholarships are also available for shorter international programs.
*Overseas study must first be available and approved as credit in your study plan
Experience work and industry
Get priority placements in the Work Integrated Learning (WIL) program. La Trobe guarantees you the opportunity to participate in a work placement program in the second or third year of your degree. We’ll place you in an exciting and interesting organisation to watch, learn and apply your theoretical knowledge to your chosen industry.
Interested in studying Dentistry or Biomedical Sciences (Medical)?
These degrees have adjusted benefits to accommodate special criteria.
Study Dentistry in Bendigo. This course offers a focus on rural health needs, policy and services. You’ll gain direct experience in regional clinics in Bendigo, Melton, Wodonga and Mildura. With an ATAR over 85, you’ll be guaranteed regional benefits – including the excellence programs and scholarships.
Dentistry- Bonus ATAR points for rural students
Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours) (Regional Entry): If you are applying for our Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours) (Regional Entry) and you have a permanent address in RA zones 2 and 3, you receive 10 points added to your ATAR. If you live in RA zone 4 you receive 12.5 points, and if you live in RA zone 5 you receive 15 points.
Study a Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Medical) in Bendigo or Albury/Wodonga and prepare for graduate entry into Medicine. Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Medical) will receive the Regional Benefits Scholarship for a duration of 3 years only.
Please note that the Regional Benefits Program only offers the Scholarship amount according to ATAR, WIL and the Excellence Academy for the Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Medical) students. This program has other admission criteria that students need to meet in order to be admitted into the program. To discuss these admission requirements and receive personalised advice please book a one-one consultation with our Future Students Team.
Eligibility
You’re eligible if you:
- have completed Years 11 and 12 at a school that is located in Australian Statistical Geography Standard (ASGS) Remoteness Areas (2021) categories RA2 to RA5: Inner Regional Australia (RA2), Outer Regional Australia (RA3), Remote Australia (RA4) and Very Remote Australia (RA5)
- use the Department of Health and Aged Care's Health Workforce Locator to determine what category your school is in.
- scored an ATAR of 80 or higher (85 for physio and dentistry) – not including adjustment factors
- meet all the subject-specific prerequisites and enrol at one of La Trobe’s regional campuses
- Apply for your course through VTAC or UAC.
Yes.
Yes. In doing this they run the risk that we change the package while they are on deferral. In such circumstances, the applicant will be advised at the time they are invited to enrol in their course.
No, unfortunately if you have completed any form of higher education study you do not qualify for this program. The Regional Benefits Program is specifically for recent school leavers that have not completed higher education.