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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 feeds, or a discount on their course fees.
There are a range of scholarships available in Western Australia to international students who qualify, with options offered by Education Providers and the State and Federal Governments.
Eligibility requirements differ depending on the institution and the course. In general, eligible students include students who:
It's important to thoroughly research your scholarship options and directly contact the Education Provider to determine whether you qualify and the application process.
Every scholarship has its own unique application process, start date, requirements, and eligibility criteria.
In general, the application process for scholarships in Perth usually involves submitting:
To find the scholarship that best fits your needs, we recommend thoroughly researching and exploring the available options using our Course Search tool.
You can also find a list of some of the available scholarships in Perth in our Scholarship Guide blog.
The Western Australian Government understands the cost of living and studying abroad as an international student.
Financial assistance is available through several unique new student incentives and scholarships to make settling in Western Australia easier.
Incentives include:
When studying in Australia, international students can apply for scholarships from their education provider that will help cover or partially cover various fees and expenses.
Scholarships are available from a wide range of institutions in Perth, including all five of Perth's universities, and various higher education providers and pathway colleges.
The types of scholarships on offer 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. You can use our Course Search tool to find a suitable scholarship for you, or see a list of some of the scholarships available in Perth in our Scholarship Guide blog.
The Australian Government offers the Australia Awards Scholarship, administered by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, 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:
There are a number of scholarships on offer in Western Australia to international students who qualify, with options offered by Education Providers and the State and Federal Governments.
There are three types of scholarships offered by Education Providers:
See a list of some of the scholarships offered by Western Australian Education Providers here
The Western Australian Government offers three types of scholarships:
View the scholarships from the Western Australian Government here
The Australian Government offers the Australia Awards Scholarship, administered by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, which is a long-term award provided to emerging leaders from developing countries, particularly those countries located in the Indo-Pacific region.
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.
Every institution has its own set of rules, but generally speaking, you cannot obtain more than one scholarship from an institution at a time. However, you usually can receive a scholarship and a bursary at the same time.
Every scholarship will have its own unique rules, however generally speaking it is best to apply for your course first and then a scholarship. Some scholarships may be tied to a specific course or institution.
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