The University of Western Australia is introducing the Global Excellence Scholarship Program for eligible international students. This significant scholarship will be awarded to high-achieving undergraduate and postgraduate students, from selected countries, who apply for particular courses at the University.
If you’re looking to study in Australia in 2022, 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.

Scholarship Sponsor(s): The University of Western Australia
Scholarship Type: Full/Part-Fee Scholarships
Host Institution(s): The University of Western Australia
Scholarship Worth: up to AUD$48,000
Number of Awards: Not Stated
Study Level: Undergraduate and Postgraduate
Nationality: International Students
The University of Western Australia Global Excellence Scholarship | DETAILS
The Scholarship is an annual tuition fee discount for the normal full-time duration of the awardee’s course as specified in their letter of offer. The value of the Scholarship is determined by the applicant’s equivalent Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) or UWA weighted average mark (WAM).
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the University of Western Australia Global Excellence Scholarship, you will need to:
- be a citizen of one of the countries in this list.
- have received an offer for an undergraduate or postgraduate course at The University of Western Australia.
- have achieved an equivalent:
- ATAR of 88.00 – 98.00+; or
- WAM of 70.00 – 85.00+
- Specific eligibility conditions for undergraduate and postgraduate are also available (see official page)
Award Breakdown
undergraduate score | scholarship value per year1 | total scholarship value over 3 years2 | total scholarship value over 4 years3 |
ATAR 98.00 | AUD$15,000 | Up to AUD $45,000 | Up to AUD $60,000 |
ATAR 95.00 – 97.99 | AUD$10,000 | Up to AUD $30,000 | Up to AUD $40,000 |
ATAR 90.00 – 94.95 | AUD$8,000 | Up to AUD $24,000 | Up to AUD $32,000 |
ATAR 85.00 – 89.95 | AUD$5,000 | Up to AUD $15,000 | Up to AUD $20,000 |
Application Procedures
How-to-Apply: Interested and eligible candidates can proceed to see how to apply for a study place at the university. The scholarship is automatically awarded to those who are eligible based on ATAR/WAM requirements.
Application Deadline: Varies