*The final Global Sporting Excellence Award will be assessed by Admissions on the submission of academic transcript. To determine your eligibility, please refer to the ATAR/WAM table.
Scholarship value based on Undergraduate score
Scholarship value based on Postgraduate score
The University of Western Australia is offering sporting scholarships to high-performing athletes, coaches and officials from across the globe who study with us.
This significant scholarship will be awarded to high-performing athletes, coaches and officials from across the globe who study with us.
If you’re looking to study in Australia in 2024, undergraduate students can receive scholarships of up to AUD$48,000* over 4 years on eligible courses or AUD$36,000* over 3 years; postgraduate students can receive up to AUD$24,000* over two years on eligible courses.
| ATAR Range | Scholarship Value Per Year * | Scholarship Value Over 3 Years ^ | Scholarship Value Over 4 Years † |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98.00+ | AUD $12,000 | Up to AUD $36,000 | N/A |
| 90.00 - 97.95 | AUD $10,000 | Up to AUD $30,000 | Up to AUD $40,000 |
| 85.00 - 89.95 | AUD $6,000 | Up to AUD $18,000 | Up to AUD $24,000 |
* Based on two semesters of full-time study.
^ Based on six semesters of full-time study.
† Based on eight semesters of full-time study, when enrolled in an eligible undergraduate degree which runs over 4 years (Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours), Bachelor of Advanced Computer Science (Honours), any Combined Bachelor’s and Master’s).
| WAM Range | Scholarship Value Per Year (AUD) * | Total Scholarship Value (AUD) ^ |
|---|---|---|
| 85.00+ | 12,000 | 24,000 |
| 75.00 - 84.99 | 10,000 | 20,000 |
| 65.00 - 74.99 | 6,000 | 12,000 |
* Based on two semesters of full-time study.
^ Based on four semesters of full-time study.
In addition to the above criteria, the eligible applicant judged to be the highest rated student athlete, coach or official (according to UWA Sport criteria) among the candidate pool will be awarded the maximum scholarship value of $12,000 per year in 2024.
*An equivalent ATAR or WAM is determined by UWA Admissions having regards to the previous study used to gain entry into the University. Equivalent scores many vary occasionally.
Students from all countries can apply. You will need to:
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To be eligible to be considered for the scholarship, a candidate must be applying for an eligible undergraduate bachelor degree or Assured Pathway course. The following exclusions apply:
To be eligible to be considered for the scholarship, a candidate must be applying for an eligible postgraduate degree (by coursework or coursework and dissertation). The following exclusions apply:
All Combined Bachelor’s and Combined Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees are considered eligible.
Whilst most of these degrees are over 4 years (based on 8 semesters of full time study), the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Commerce; and Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Science; are over 5 years (based on 10 semesters of full time study) and as such, eligible students will receive up to $60,000* over 5 years (yearly eligible amounts based on WAM).
Send your Sport CV, outlining your recent achievements in high-performance sport and referees from your previous coaches or state organisations, to UWA Sport. Academic eligibility based on ATAR/WAM requirements will assessed separately as part of your application to study.
Speak to a Future Students Adviser from 8.30am to 5.00pm (Western Standard Time)
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