Western Australian Premier's WACE Bursary: Application Information

To be eligible for the Western Australian Premier’s WACE bursary, an international student must:

1. Have completed their WACE at an approved offshore SCSA school within 24 months of submitting an application for the Western Australian Premier’s WACE Bursary or be an offshore Year 12 WACE student who is on track to complete their WACE within the next 12 months;
2. Intend to enrol at a Western Australian university or tertiary pathway provider as an international student, onshore full-time enrolment, with studies commencing in the 2024 or 2025 academic year; and
3. Be studying a course of at least one-year (two semesters) in length.

Before receiving the Bursary, successful applicants must:

1. Have commenced studies onshore at their selected Western Australian university or Western Australian tertiary pathway provider in the Semester for which they are applying;
2. Provide a copy of their Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) from their selected Western Australian university or tertiary pathway provider;
3. Have attendance in their enrolled course confirmed past the relevant census date; and
4. Provide evidence of their Australian bank account.

Students who are not eligible for the Western Australian Premier’s WACE Bursary include:

1. Citizens and permanent residents of Australia;
2. Onshore international students;
3. Students who completed their WACE over 24 months prior to submitting an application for the Western Australian Premier’s WACE Bursary;
4. Students who are studying a course of less than one-year duration; and
5. Students who do not meet other eligibility criteria described in the Guidelines.

Follow the steps below:

1. Go to SmartyGrants Portal.
2. Click on the ‘Start a submission’ link.
3. Complete the application registration process. You will receive an email confirming your reference number (WACE24####).
4. Complete the online application form, ensuring all questions are responded to. You can save and return to the application form at any time before you submit the form (before the close date and time).
5. Once your application is complete, click ‘Submit’.
6. You will receive an automated email acknowledging that your application has been received. Without this acknowledgment, your application has not been submitted.

Applications can be made on a rolling basis, and will be assessed at specific selection dates throughout the year:

• 7 February 2025
• 30 June 2025

Please note, complete applications with all required documentation will be prioritised for assessment.

Incorrect or missing documentation or information supplied in the application may render your application ineligible.

All enquiries regarding the Western Australian Premier's WACE Bursary can be directed to scholarships@jtsi.wa.gov.au