I am enrolling in a packaged pathway course, am I eligible?
Yes, offshore WACE graduates who have enrolled or have a packaged letter of offer from a tertiary education provider leading to enrolment in a university are eligible for this Bursary.
I am currently enrolled in a Western Australian university, am I still eligible for this Bursary?
Yes, if you have enrolled to study in Western Australia but not yet commenced you may be eligible for this Bursary.
I completed my WACE offshore in the last 24 months but have not yet enrolled to study in Western Australia, am I still eligible for this Bursary?
Yes, if you are actively applying to Western Australian universities or tertiary pathway providers you may be eligible for this Bursary.
How much is the Bursary worth?
The total value of the Bursary is $20,000. For Stream 1 (university), it is a one-off payment. For stream 2 (tertiary pathway program), it is divided into 2 payments: $5,000 during the pathway program and $15,000 upon commencing university studies.
How do I demonstrate Academic excellence?
Your ATAR score will be used to assess your academic excellence.
I have an ATAR score between 50-70 and do not meet university entrance requirements. Can I apply for this Bursary?
Applicants with low ATAR scores that do not meet university entrance requirements can choose to enrol in a university packaged pathway course at a tertiary institute.
I am a Year 12 student completing my WACE in an offshore school. Can I apply for this Bursary?
Yes, applicants who are currently in Year 12 at an offshore SCSA approved school can apply. Successful Year 12 students will be provisionally eligible and bursary amounts will be disbursed once confirmation of enrolment to a Western Australian education provider has been received.
I am currently undertaking an English language (ELICOS) pathway into university, can I apply for this scholarship?
No, unfortunately the Western Australian Premier’s WACE Bursary is open to tertiary pathway packages only.
How will you contact me once I submit my application?
You will receive confirmation that your application has been submitted to the email you registered with. If your application requires additional information to progress, JTSI may contact you via the email you registered with from the scholarships@jtsi.wa.gov.au inbox.
Who do I contact with any queries?
All enquiries regarding the Western Australian Premier’s WACE Bursary can be directed to scholarships@jtsi.wa.gov.au
