Scholarships from the Australian Government

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: 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

International Student Scholarships

There are a range of scholarships available to international students who qualify, with options offered by Education Providers and the State and Federal Governments.

Scholarships for international students

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 tuition fees or a discount on tuition fees.

There are a range of scholarships available in Western Australia to international students who qualify, with options offered by Western Australia's Universities, Colleges, and the State and Federal Governments.

Discover how Perth's competitive scholarship landscape, combined with Australia's most affordable major city, creates exceptional value for international students.

What scholarships are available for international students in Perth?

Perth offers a range of different scholarship opportunities for international students, ranging from $5,000 regional bursaries to $50,000 government awards. Major categories include:

Western Australian Government scholarships: $5,000 - $50,000
Australian Government scholarship: long-term award
University scholarships: 15 - 40% tuition fee reductions
Pathway college scholarships: 10 - 25% fee reductions plus English support
Merit-based awards: Full tuition coverage available at select institutions

Scholarships available at Western Australian Universities

All five of the universities in Perth offer scholarships for international students. This information is up to date as of October 2026.

The University of Western Australia

Global Excellence Scholarship - awarded to high-achieving students, recipients will receive up to a 20% reduction in their tuition fees for the duration of their course.
International Student Award - a 10% reduction in tuition fees awarded to students from a range of select countries.

Curtin University

Global Talent Scholarship - awarded to eligible students who have commenced their studies at one of Curtin's global campuses and wish to transfer to the Curtin Perth campus for the remaining duration of their degree, recipients will receive a one-off credit of AUD$10,000 towards their tuition fees.
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.
Global Merit Scholarship - awarded to eligible high-achieving students commencing in 2027 or 2028, recipients will receive 20% off their tuition fees for the duration of their course, credited for up to 4 years for an undergraduate degree or 2 years for a Masters degree by Coursework.
John Curtin Global Excellence Scholarship - awarded to eligible students who have demonstrated exceptional academic performance and a commitment to excellence in their studies, recipients will receive 40% off their tuition fees for the duration of their course, credited for up to 4 years for an undergraduate degree or 2 years for a Masters degree by Coursework.
Global Scholars Program Scholarship - awarded to eligible students of the Global Scholarships Program at Curtin Perth, recipients will receive a one-of credit of AUD$15,000 towards their tuition fees.

Edith Cowan University

2027 North Asia International Scholarship - awarded to eligible students from North Asia commencing an eligible undergraduate or master by coursework program at ECU in 2027, recipients will receive a 20% reduction in their tuition fees for the duration of their course.
2027 Africa International Scholarship - awarded to eligible students from selected African countries commencing an eligible undergraduate or master by coursework program at ECU in 2027, recipients will receive a 20% reduction in their tuition fees for the duration of their course.
2027 Europe International Scholarship - awarded to eligible students from Europe commencing an eligible undergraduate or master by coursework program at ECU in 2027, recipients will receive a 20% reduction in their tuition fees for the duration of their course.
2027 ASEAN International Scholarship - awarded to eligible students from selected ASEAN countries commencing an eligible undergraduate or master by coursework program at ECU in 2027, recipients will receive a 20% reduction in their tuition fees for the duration of their course.
2027 Americas International Scholarship - awarded to eligible students from North or South America commencing an eligible undergraduate or master by coursework program at ECU in 2027, recipients will receive a 20% reduction in their tuition fees for the duration of their course.
2027 Creative Excellence Scholarship - awarded to eligible international students commencing in eligible creative discipline courses at ECU in 2027, recipients will receive a 10% reduction in their tuition fees for the duration of their course.
2027 ECU Success Scholarship - awarded to eligible international students commencing study at ECU in 2027, recipients will receive a tuition reduction ranging from 15% to 25%, depending on their stage of study and remaining credit points required to complete their course.

Murdoch University

International Welcome Scholarship - awarded to eligible students from select countries, recipients will receive a 15% reduction in their tuition fees for the duration of their course.
International Futures Scholarship - awarded to eligible students from select countries commencing an eligible coursework course in 2027, recipients will receive a 20% reduction in their tuition fees for the duration of their course.

The University of Notre Dame

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.
International Welcome Scholarship (Postgraduate) - awarded to eligible students from select countries, recipients will receive a 20% reduction in their tuition fees for the duration of their course. However the Doctor of Medicine, Master of Physiotherapy and all graduate certificates are excluded.

Scholarships for international students in Perth

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:

$50,000 The Western Australian Premier’s University Scholarship
10 x $50,000 scholarships available - A one-off $50,000 scholarship awarded to 10 high-achieving international students per year (2 per university in Western Australia), to assist with their course fees and university costs. Find out more here.

The Western Australian Premier’s WACE Scholarship
2 x $50,000 scholarships available - Provides a one-off payment of $50,000 to up to two international WACE graduates with the highest academic achievement to assist with their living, travel and study expenses.
30 x $30,000 scholarships available - Provides a one-off payment of $30,000 to up to 30 high-achieving international WACE graduates to assist with their living, travel and study expenses.
Applications are now open on a rolling basis.
Find out more here.

$5,000 Regional Bursary for TAFE International Students
200 x $5,000 bursaries available - For a limited time only, students starting at a TAFE regional campus in Western Australia in 2027 or 2028 may be eligible for a $5,000 bursary to study, work, and live in regional WA.
Find out more here.

View Scholarships

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:

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

All five of Western Australia's universities offer scholarships for international students, as well as several higher education colleges.

The types of scholarships on offer include:

Full scholarships (that cover all of your tuition fees)
Scholarships that offer a discount on your tuition fees

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.

Several of Western Australia's University Pathway Colleges offer scholarships for international students.

Do I qualify for a scholarship?

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

It's important to thoroughly research your scholarship options and directly contact the Education Provider to determine whether you qualify and the application process.

International Student Scholarships in Perth

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:

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

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.

FAQ's

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:

Full scholarships (that cover all of your tuition fees)
Scholarships that offer a discount on your tuition fees
Free accommodation scholarships

See a list of some of the scholarships offered by Western Australian Education Providers here

The Western Australian Government offers three types of scholarships:

$50,000 The Western Australian Premier's University Scholarship
The Western Australian Premier's WACE Scholarship
$5,000 Regional Bursary for TAFE International Students

View the scholarships from the Western Australian Government here

Find out more about the Australia Awards Scholarship here

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.

Generally, you cannot receive multiple scholarships from the same institution, but you can often combine scholarships from different sources (e.g. government + university). You can also receive a scholarship and a bursary at the same time.

Apply for your course first. Most scholarships require a course offer or enrolment, and some are automatically assessed during the admission process.