Western Australian Premier University Scholarship 2026

If you’re an ambitious international student dreaming of studying in one of Australia’s top destinations, here’s exciting news: the Western Australian Premier’s University Scholarship Program 2026 is your ticket to a world-class education in Western Australia—with AUD $50,000 in support!

This prestigious scholarship is now open for Semester 1, 2026 applicants and offers a fantastic opportunity to study at one of five leading universities in the vibrant and multicultural state of Western Australia.

What is the Premier’s University Scholarship Program?

The Western Australian Premier’s University Scholarship Program is an elite merit-based initiative that awards two international students at each of the five participating WA universities a scholarship worth AUD $50,000. The amount is credited as a tuition fee reduction, helping recipients significantly reduce the financial burden of higher education in Australia.

This program is a bold step by the Government of Western Australia to attract the world’s brightest students and future leaders, while also promoting the region as a top-tier destination for international education.

What Does the Scholarship Offer?

Each recipient will receive:

• AUD $50,000 in scholarship funding, applied directly as a tuition fee discount.
• The amount is not paid in cash but significantly reduces the overall tuition expenses.
• The scholarship is non-renewable and applicable to the first year(s) of study depending on the total tuition.

Participating Universities

Students can choose from five esteemed institutions in Western Australia:

1. The University of Western Australia (UWA)
2. Curtin University
3. Edith Cowan University (ECU)
4. Murdoch University
5. The University of Notre Dame Australia (Fremantle campus)

Each university will select two exceptional students, offering a total of ten scholarships in this round.

Programs Covered

The scholarship applies to full-time undergraduate, postgraduate, or research programs (such as PhD), with a minimum duration of two years. Importantly, the program you apply for must begin in Semester 1, 2026, and you must start your studies onshore in Western Australia.

Who is Eligible?

To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be a citizen of a designated eligible country (including but not limited to India, Indonesia, China, Brazil, Vietnam, Philippines, UAE, Sri Lanka, Kenya, and the UK).
• Have received a full offer for admission into an eligible WA university, for a full-time degree (undergraduate, postgraduate, or research).
• Not have previously studied in Western Australia (i.e., you must be a first-time student in WA).
• Hold or be eligible for an Australian subclass 500 Student Visa.
• Commence your studies in Semester 1, 2026 (February/March intake).
• Not be in receipt of any other state, institutional, or Australian government scholarships at the time of application.
• Be prepared to meet all academic, visa, and financial documentation requirements set by the institution and scholarship guidelines.

Apply: https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/department-of-energy-and-economic-diversification/international-education-western-australian-premiers-university-scholarship-program

Application Timeline

The application portal for all five universities will open on Friday, 1 August 2025, at 9:00 AM AWST. Each university may have its own internal deadline—typically falling in November 2025 for Semester 1, 2026 admission.