Western Australian Premier’s University Scholarship: Semester 1 2025 Application Information

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This page provides information on how to apply for the Western Australian Premier’s University Scholarship for Semester 1 2025.
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Applications for Semester 1, 2025 opened Thursday 1 August and close Friday 29 November 2024.

The Western Australian Premier’s University Scholarship provides successful students with a $50,000 scholarship towards their course fees and other university costs.

The scholarship program aims to attract high-performing international students to each of Western Australia’s 5 universities. Scholarships will be awarded to 2 successful international students at each of WA’s 5 universities each year, providing for a total of 10 scholarships per year.

Applicants are invited to apply directly to one of Western Australia’s 5 universities. Please review the guidelines and eligibility criteria before applying. 

Application forms for each university are available below:

Who is eligible

International students must meet the eligibility criteria in the application form on their chosen university’s website.

Applicants must be a new offshore enrolment into an undergraduate or postgraduate course (as specified by their chosen university) at one of Western Australia’s 5 universities. This scholarship is currently open to students who are citizens of the following countries:

  • Bangladesh
  • Bhutan
  • Brazil
  • China
  • Colombia
  • Hong Kong
  • India
  • Indonesia
  • Japan
  • Kenya
  • Malaysia
  • Nepal
  • Oman
  • Republic of Korea (South Korea)
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Singapore
  • Sri Lanka
  • The Philippines
  • The United Arab Emirates
  • The United Kingdom
  • Vietnam

Eligibility criteria for the Scholarship, including markets, is subject to annual review.

Who is not eligible

Those who are not eligible for the scholarship includes anyone who is not a new offshore international student and is not limited to:

  • Domestic students
  • Onshore international students
  • Students who are not citizens of the listed eligible countries
  • Students who do not meet other eligibility criteria as set out on the university’s application page. 

How to apply

Students must apply through a written application process to be evaluated by their chosen university. This may include assessment of academic records, responses to qualitative questions contained within the application, and supporting documents provided with each application.

To apply, students will need to visit their prospective university’s application page. These will be made available when applications are open:

Applications for Semester 1, 2025 opened Thursday 1 August and close Friday 29 November 2024.

I need help completing my application

For more information regarding your application, get in touch directly with your chosen university.

For all other information, applicants can contact scholarships@jtsi.wa.gov.au