Scholarships for international students
At UWA, we offer a range of scholarships to international students from across the globe, to recognise your ambition and potential, and ease costs along the way.
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Global Excellence Scholarship
The Global Excellence Scholarship backs high-achieving students like you to go further.
If you’re looking to start studying in 2027, you could receive up to 20% off your tuition fees for the entire duration of your chosen course, so you can stay focussed on achieving excellence in your studies.
International Student Award
Achieve your study and career potential with UWA’s International Student Award.
If you’re looking to start studying in 2027, you could receive 10% off your UWA tuition fees for the entire duration of your chosen course.
ASEAN Scholarship
Take the next step towards your study and career goals with the new UWA ASEAN Scholarship.
If you are from a Southeast Asian country, you could receive 15% off your tuition fees to support your studies. Whether you're pursuing an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification, UWA can help you achieve your ambitions.
UWA Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships
At UWA, our Vice-Chancellor recognises and welcomes exceptional students into a community driven to make an impact. The UWA Vice Chancellor’s Scholarships support high-achieving students from around the world with 50% or 100% off UWA tuition fees, so you can focus on what matters most: your future.
If you’re an international student from China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Vietnam or an international WACE graduate and choose to study a selected degree at The University of Western Australia, you could be eligible to apply for this prestigious scholarship.
Global Alumni Pathway Scholarship
You've started your journey at UWA. Now take it further.
The new UWA Global Alumni Pathway Scholarship provides 10% off your tuition fees for eligible UWA graduates and former study abroad or exchange students who continue or return to UWA for postgraduate studies.
Whether you're advancing your expertise, changing careers or building specialist knowledge, you can come back to UWA and go further.
Other international student scholarships
Singapore Polytechnic Scholarship
The Polytechnic Scholarship supports students who have completed a diploma at a Singapore Polytechnic and are ready to unlock their potential at UWA. If you’re looking to begin your studies in 2027, you could receive 25%* off your tuition fees for select undergraduate courses at UWA.
UWA English Award
If you’re an eligible student from Latin America, the UWA English Award can help you make a successful transition to studying at UWA. By supporting you to complete the Academic English and Study Skills Bridging Course, you’ll be equipped with the skills and confidence to begin your degree and achieve your potential at UWA.
Higher Degree by Research Scholarships
UWA offers scholarships to support Australia’s research efforts and enabling you to make a real impact through your research studies. These scholarships can help cover tuition fees, living costs, travel, research expenses and relocation.
Forrest Research Foundation PhD Scholarships
Awarded to outstanding international students, completing a PhD at a Western Australian university. The Forrest Scholarship package is valued at more than AUD $50,000*, including a stipend, accommodation at Forrest Hall, and a research and travel allowance.
Government scholarships
The Australian Government offers a wide range of scholarships to financially support international students like you, who plan to live, work and study with us in Perth, Western Australia:Need some help? Get in touch
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