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Aspire Community Contribution Program

Open to domestic and international students 

Requirements: Year 12 pass, VCE minimum prerequisite study scores and ATAR required 

At La Trobe, we believe there is more to being a good student than marks alone.The Aspire program rewards the skills and knowledge students gain from the positive impact they have made on their school or community through community service, leadership, or volunteering.  Designed to give Year 12’s the tools they need to succeed at La Trobe and beyond, students accepted into the Aspire program will get: 

• A taste of university life at La Trobe with special on-campus events before the year commences
• The chance to meet and connect with like-minded students
• Access to exclusive study support resources to help you prepare for exams
• Access to La Trobe’s extensive library and campus resources
• Additional $1,500 funding for student exchange opportunities, just for being an Aspire student

Successful applicants also receive their early conditional offer late September or early October for their chosen course along with minimum ATAR requirements.  Many courses have a minimum ATAR of 55.00, but some professional degree programs have higher requirements. 

Up to 40 Aspire scholarships, worth $5,000 per year for up to four years, will be awarded to leading eligible Aspire students.

The Aspire ATAR Table shows the minimum ATAR for some degree courses for entry through Aspire in 2024.  Should an applicant’s preferred course not be listed on this table, then the minimum ATAR is 50.00.

Applicants are required to provide information about the length and frequency of their community service and/or volunteering experience.  Applicants will need to provide two 100-word statements responding to the following criteria:

• List the activities you’ve been involved in and describe them to us.
• How long you’ve been involved in community engagement and/or volunteering.
• Details of your impact (your impact on the community and your own self-development through your actions).

Types of volunteering include –

• fundraising for charity
• helping to run a school or community club
• coaching a sports team
• volunteering at a nursing home
• mentoring younger students
• leading as a school or house captain

Further details can be found at Community Contribution, Study with us, Aspire Early Admissions Program, La Trobe University. 

Applications are open and close 1 September 2023.  Students will also need to make a VTAC application.