International Student Scholarships in Perth

Are you looking for financial assistance for your studies in Western Australia? Good news - there are a number of scholarships available to international students who qualify, with options offered by the State and Federal Governments and Western Australian Education Providers. 

A scholarship will take away some of the financial pressure you may face as an international student, and allow you to put more energy and focus into your studies, as well as enjoying everything our beautiful state has to offer!

We've put together this handy guide on the scholarships available to international students in Perth, from the institutions offering them to the application process. 

What is a scholarship?

A scholarship is financial assistance provided to a student to help support their study. It could be given to the student in the form of a cash payment, payment towards their course fees, or a discount on their course fees. 

Do I qualify?

When it comes to scholarships, eligibility requirements differ depending on the institution and the course. In general, eligible students include students who: 

• Are high achieving with strong academic records
• Are studying specific courses
• Come from specific countries or regions

The application process

Every scholarship at different institutions has its own unique application process, start date, requirements, and eligibility criteria. To find the one that best fits your needs, we recommend thoroughly researching and exploring the available options using our Course Search tool. 

In general, the application process for scholarships in Perth involves submitting: 

• An online application form
• Academic transcripts
• Evidence of English proficiency
• A personal statement
• A letter of recommendation

Who offers scholarships for international students?

In 2025, international student scholarships are offered by the Government of Western Australia, the Australian Government, and each of the five universities in Perth.

The Government of Western Australia

The Government of Western Australia offers three types of scholarships:

• The Western Australian Premier's University Scholarship ($50,000)
  This is a one-off $50,000 scholarship awarded to 10 high-achieving international students per semester (2 per university in Western Australia), to assist with their course fees and university costs. 
• The Western Australian Premier's WACE Bursary ($20,000)
  This is a one-off $20,000 scholarship awarded to up to 50 WACE graduates (high school), to assist with their living, travel, and study expenses. Click here for more information.
• Regional Bursary for TAFE International Students ($5,000)
  For students starting at a TAFE regional campus in Western Australia in July 2025, there are 200 bursaries of $5,000 available for eligible students. Click here for more information.

The Australian Government

The Australian Government offers the Australia Awards Scholarship, which is a long-term award provided to emerging leaders from developing countries, particularly those countries located in the Indo-Pacific region. The scholarship generally includes:

• Full tuition fees
• Return air travel
• Establishment allowance towards accommodation expenses, text books, and study materials
• A fortnightly contribution to living expenses
• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of the award
• And more

Find out more and apply here. 

Universities in Perth

All five of the universities in Perth offer scholarships for international students. 

The University of Western Australia offers two types of scholarships:

• Global Excellence Scholarship - awarded to high-achieving students, this scholarship provides up to AUD$48,000 over 4 years on eligible undergraduate courses, or up to AUD$24,000 over two years on eligible postgraduate courses.
• International Student Award - a fee reduction of AUD$5,000 per year awarded to students from a range of select countries.

Curtin University offers three main scholarships:

• Global Merit Scholarship - awarded to eligible high-achieving students, recipients will receive a 20% reduction in their tuition fees for the duration of their course.
• Global Future Leaders Scholarship - awarded to eligible high-achieving students, recipients will receive a one-off credit of AUD$10,000 towards their tuition fees.
• John Curtin Global Excellence Scholarship - awarded to eligible high-achieving students, recipients will receive 40$ off their tuition fees for the duration of their course.

Edith Cowan University offers two main scholarships: 

• International Undergraduate Scholarship - awarded to eligible students from select countries who are applying to study a Bachelor degree at ECU, recipients will receive a 20% reduction in their tuition fees for the duration of their course.
• International Masters Scholarship - awarded to eligible students from select countries who are applying to study a Master degree at ECU, recipients will receive a 20% reduction in their tuition fees for the duration of their course.

Murdoch University offers a range of scholarships to international students, the main one being: 

• International Welcome Scholarship - awarded to eligible students from select countries, recipients will receive a 20% reduction in their tuition fees for the duration of their course.

The University of Notre Dame offers a range of scholarships to international students, the main one being: 

• International Welcome Scholarship (Undergraduate) - awarded to eligible students from select countries, recipients will receive a 25% reduction in their tuition fees for the duration of their course. However the Bachelor of Nursing is excluded.

Higher Education Institutions in Perth

The following Higher Education institutions in Perth offer scholarships to international students. 

Canning College offers a number of scholarships to international students. Find the right one for you here. 

Institute of Management and Commerce (IMC) offers a range of scholarships to international students, the main one being:

• International Excellence Scholarship - available to eligible onshore students enrolled in a Law or Business program, recipients will receive a 15-25% reduction in their tuition fees for the duration of their course. 

Kaplan Business School offers a range of scholarships to international students, the main one being:

• High Achievers Scholarship - available to eligible international students who can display a record of outstanding academic merit in business or a related field of study, recipients will receive a discount on their tuition fees for the duration of their course. 

Sheridan Institute of Higher Education offers a merit-based, full-tuition scholarship:

• Merit-Based Scholarship - available to prospective international students enrolling in the Bachelor of Business. Recipients will have the full cost of their tuition fees covered for the duration of the course. Click here to download the brochure for more information.

Pathway Colleges in Perth

UWA College offers one main scholarship:

• UWA College Success Scholarship - all students who receive an offer to study a Foundation or Diploma program will be considered for the scholarship to receive up to AUD$10,000 towards their tuition fees. 

Curtin College offers five scholarships for international students. The two main scholarships are:

• High Achiever Scholarship - awarded to eligible high-achieving students, recipients will receive a 15% reduction in their tuition fees for the duration of their course.
• Curtin English Language Program Scholarship - awarded to international students who have received a conditional offer (subject to meeting English) to study at Curtin University. This scholarship is valued at up to AUD$7,008. 

Edith Cowan College offers four scholarships for international students. The two main scholarships are:

• Merit-Based Scholarship - awarded to eligible high-achieving students, recipients will receive a 25% reduction in their tuition fees for the duration of their Diploma or Foundation course.
• Academic English Scholarship - a 10-week English scholarship awarded to international students who combine English with a Diploma or Foundation program at ECC, followed by a degree at ECU. Recipients will receive AUD$4,750 towards their studies.

Murdoch College offers a merit-based scholarship:

• Merit-Based Scholarship - available to eligible high-achieving students, recipients will receive a 20% reduction in their tuition fees for the duration of their course. 

*The information presented in this blog is correct and up to date as of 10th April 2025.