When living and studying abroad, combined with the cost of living and education, it can easily start to put pressure on a student budget.
Several scholarships are available for international students who qualify, providing helpful financial support for their studies. The government offers some and others from Western Australian education providers.
When it comes to scholarships, eligibility requirements differ depending on the provider and program.
In Australia, eligibility for scholarships usually depends on various factors.
In general, these include students who:
It's important to thoroughly research your scholarship options and directly contact providers to determine eligibility and the application requirements.
The Western Australian Government understands the cost of living and studying abroad as an international student.
Financial assistance is now available through several unique new student incentives and scholarships to make settling in Western Australia easier.
Incentives include:
10 x $50,000 subsidies available - A one-off scholarship for 10 high-achieving international students towards course fees and university costs. Applications for Semester 1 2025 are open from 1 August to 29 November 2024.
50 x $20,000 subsidies available - Allow up to 50 successful international Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) graduates with a one-off payment of $20,000 to assist with their living, travel and study expenses. Applications are now open on a rolling basis.
200 x $5,000 subsidies available - For students starting February or July 2023 and 2024, 200 bursaries of $5,000 are available for eligible students who will be supported to find work and accommodation.
When studying in Australia, international students can apply for scholarships from their institution that will help cover or partially cover various fees and expenses.
Scholarships are available from a wide range of institutions in Perth. These include:
The application process and eligibility differ between each scholarship and each institution.
We highly recommend you research what is on offer and find the one that meets your individual requirements.
International students with outstanding academic records may be eligible for scholarships offered by the Australian Government.
The scholarships are managed by the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) and the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations, and include the following educational programs:
NOTE: Australian Government Scholarships are not available to those undertaking English language studies.
Each scholarship at different institutions has its own unique application process, start date, degree requirements, and eligibility criteria.
To find the one that best fits your needs, we advise thoroughly researching and exploring the available options.
Once you’ve identified the scholarships you may be eligible for, you should carefully review the application requirements and deadlines. It is important to ensure that all required documents are submitted on time and meet the scholarship criteria.
In general, the application process for scholarships in Australia involves submitting:
International students may also need to apply for admission to an Australian university before they can apply for a scholarship.
The university application process typically involves submitting academic transcripts, English language test scores, and other supporting documents.
There are a number of scholarships on offer for international students in Western Australia who qualify. Some are offered by the Government, and others by Western Australian education providers. The Western Australian Government currently offers several scholarships in the form of one-off payments to contribute towards education and relocation fees. There are three types of scholarships that can be offered by Western Australian education providers – full scholarships that cover all of your tuition fees, scholarships that offer a discount on your tuition fees, and free accommodation scholarships. We highly recommend you research what is on offer and find the one that meets your desired qualifications and your individual requirements.
All five of the universities in Perth offer scholarships for international students.
The University of Western Australia offers their “Global Excellence Scholarship”, which is for high-achieving undergraduate and postgraduate students from eligible countries, as well as several other international scholarships. Click here to find out more about UWA’s scholarships for international students.
Curtin University offers four main scholarships for international students, including their Merit-Based Scholarship, their Credit for Recognised Learning Merit Scholarship, their Year 12 Scholarship (for international students who completed an Australian high school qualification), and their Alumni Scholarship. Click here to find out more about the scholarships offered by Curtin University.
Edith Cowan University offers scholarships for undergraduate and postgraduate studies, including their “International Undergraduate Scholarship”, their “International Masters Scholarship”, and their “International Australian Alumni Scholarship”. Click here to find out more about ECU’s international student scholarships.
Murdoch University offers a range of scholarships to international students, their main one being the “International Welcome Scholarship” which offers a 20% reduction in fees for international students from eligible countries. Click here to learn more about the scholarships offered by Murdoch University.
Notre Dame University offers several scholarships for international students, all of which provide a significant discount on annual tuition fees. Click here to find out more about what’s on offer for international students at Notre Dame.
Each scholarship at different institutions has its own unique eligibility criteria and application process. We highly recommend researching what is on offer to find the one that meets your desired qualifications and your individual requirements and then following the application instructions on the institution’s website.
Each institution has its own eligibility criteria for each individual scholarship they offer for international students. However, generally speaking, most application processes for scholarships in Western Australia involve the following:
An online application form
Academic transcripts
Evidence of English proficiency
A personal statement
A letter of recommendation
Most universities in Western Australia offer scholarships for both undergraduate and postgraduate international students. We recommend researching the institution you wish to study at and seeing what they have on offer.
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