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 Scholarship supports 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.
These scholarships are highly competitive, with only a limited number offered each year. 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.
| Scholarship name | Country of citizenship | Scholarship value | Number of scholarships available per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| UWA VC’s Scholarship | China | 100% of tuition | 2 |
| 50% of tuition | 2 | ||
| Indonesia | 100% of tuition | 2 | |
| 50% of tuition | 2 | ||
| Malaysia | 100% of tuition | 1 | |
| 50% of tuition | 1 | ||
| Vietnam | 100% of tuition | 1 | |
| 50% of tuition | 1 | ||
| UWA VC’s International WACE Scholarship | All | 50% of tuition | 2 |
Eligibility
Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship
China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam
To be eligible, you must:
- Be applying as an international student from China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Vietnam
- Be applying to study an eligible course at UWA (excluded courses outlined in terms and conditions)
- Achieve a minimum ATAR equivalent of 98
- Meet all other scholarship conditions outlined in the terms and conditions
Vice-Chancellor’s International WACE Scholarship
To be eligible, you must:
- Be applying as an international student
- Be applying to study an eligible undergraduate course at UWA (excluded courses outlined in terms and conditions)
- Achieve a minimum ATAR equivalent of 98
- Have completed your WACE curriculum at an approved offshore School Curriculum Standards Authority (SCSA) school in the year before applying
- Meet all other scholarship conditions outlined in the terms and conditions
How to apply
- Check your eligibility
Before you apply, make sure you check the eligibility requirements above.
You will need to find out the ATAR equivalent for your international qualification. Other programs or qualifications will be considered on an individual basis.
- Prepare your statement
As part of your application, you will need to submit a 250–500 word written statement. The statement should explain how the scholarship would be beneficial to you and how it forms part of your future career plans.
- Apply online
Complete your application and submit by the deadline. Selection is made based on academic achievement and your personal statement.
You will receive an email confirmation of your application.
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