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WA Government International Student Scholarships

Learn about the scholarships offered to international students by the Western Australian Government.

$50,000 Western Australian Premier's University Scholarship

10 x $50,000 scholarships available per year.

The Western Australian Premier's University Scholarship provides 10 high-achieving international students with a one-off $50,000 payment towards their course fees and university costs. 

Applications for Semester 1, 2026 have closed. Click "Learn more" below to find out when applications for Semester 2, 2026 will open.

Western Australian Premier's WACE Scholarship

  • $50,000 for up to two international WACE graduates with the highest academic achievement each year
  • $30,000 for up to 30 high-achieving international WACE graduates each year

This Scholarship is open to talented international students who have completed the Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) qualification outside of Australia and are looking to pursue their studies at one of Western Australia's five universities or tertiary pathway providers.

$5,000 Regional Bursary for TAFE International Students

200 x $5,000 Bursaries available

For a limited time, eligible international students starting an approved course at a TAFE WA regional college in 2026 will receive $5,000 to help them to study, work, and live in regional Western Australia. 

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