The Western Australian Premier’s University Scholarship provides successful students with a $50,000 scholarship towards their course fees and other university costs. This scholarship program is for high-performing international students to undertake studies at Western Australian universities.
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When is the Application Deadline:
📅 Applications open: August 1, 2025, at 9:00 AM (AWST)
⏳ Deadlines vary by university, typically by November 2025 (Semester 1, 2026 intake)
🎓 Tell Me About The Western Australian Premier University Scholarship:
The Western Australian Premier’s University Scholarship is a merit-based program that awards AUD $50,000 in tuition fee support to 10 high-performing international students enrolling in full-time degree programs at one of Western Australia’s 5 leading universities.
This initiative aims to attract top global talent and future leaders to study and thrive in WA’s world-class institutions.
📚 Which Fields are Eligible?
All full-time undergraduate, postgraduate, and research programs (PhD) with a minimum duration of two years offered by the eligible WA universities.
Check with your chosen university for eligible programs.
🏷️ Type:
🎓 Tuition Fee Scholarship (Non-renewable)
Who can Apply for the Western Australian Premier University Scholarship?
Applicants must:
- Be citizens of eligible countries (e.g., India, Indonesia, China, Brazil, Vietnam, UK, Kenya, UAE, etc.)
- Be first-time international students in Western Australia
- Have a full offer to study a full-time program starting Semester 1, 2026
- Be eligible for an Australian Subclass 500 Student Visa
- Not already be receiving another government or institutional scholarship
- Meet academic and visa requirements of the admitting university
How are Applicants Selected?
Each university assesses applicants based on:
- Academic excellence
- Quality of written application
- Responses to qualitative questions
- Supporting documents (e.g., transcripts, personal statements)
Which Countries Are Eligible?
Citizens of select countries including:
- India,
- Indonesia,
- China, Brazil,
- Vietnam,
- Philippines,
- Kenya,
- United Kingdom,
- UAE,
- Sri Lanka,
- Japan,
- Malaysia, and others.
Where will the Award be Taken?
At one of these 5 universities in Western Australia:
- The University of Western Australia (UWA)
- Curtin University
- Edith Cowan University (ECU)
- Murdoch University
- The University of Notre Dame Australia (Fremantle campus)
🏅 How Many Awards?
🎯 10 scholarships in total
(2 students per university)
What is the Benefit of the Award?
- 💰 AUD $50,000 scholarship (applied as tuition fee reduction)
- 💼 Reduces financial burden for full-time study
- 🌏 Access to top-tier universities in a globally recognized education destination
Note: Not paid in cash. Non-renewable.
How Long Will the Award Last?
One-time tuition fee offset—typically applied across the first year(s) of the degree, depending on total tuition.
How to Apply:
- Visit the application page of your preferred university in Western Australia
- Submit a written application, academic records, and supporting documents
- Each university has its process and deadlines
📧 Contact your chosen university directly for guidance
🔗 Visit the Award Webpage for Details: https://www.wa.gov.au/government/publications/western-australian-premiers-university-scholarship-semester-1-2026-application-information
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About the Western Australian Premier University Scholarship
My enrolled course is shorter than two years. Can I still apply?
No, the current eligibility criteria for this scholarship require students to be studying in Western Australia for a minimum of two years or more.
I am an international student and am already studying at a WA University. Can I still apply?
No, the current eligibility criteria for this payment require students to be arriving in Western Australia in a specific semester in 2026 in order to commence their course in that semester 2026.
If I am found successful with the scholarship, am I able to postpone my course to a future semester?
No, the current eligibility criteria for this payment require students to be commencing their course in the relevant semester in 2026.
If I am successful in obtaining a scholarship payment, how will this be provided to me?
Funding for the scholarship will be provided to the University you are enrolled in, to be held against your student account and be used to cover course costs and other fees.
Who do I contact with any queries?
All inquiries regarding the Western Australian Premier’s University Scholarship can be directed to scholarships@jtsi.wa.gov.au.

