Western Australian Premier's WACE Scholarship
$50,000 or $30,000 for top international WACE graduates (completed outside Australia) enrolling at a WA university or tertiary pathway provider.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Destination
Australia
Funding
$50,000 for up to two graduates; $30,000 for up to 30 graduates each year, toward living, travel and study expenses.
Eligible applicants
International WACE graduates entering WA universities
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Overview
Western Australian Premier's WACE Scholarship is offered by Government of Western Australia for study in Australia. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Living, travel and study expenses
Included
$50,000 for up to two graduates; $30,000 for up to 30 graduates each year, toward living, travel and study expenses. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
See official criteria
Domestic students
See official criteria
Scholarship scope
Government scholarship
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: International WACE graduates entering WA universities.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- Highest academic achievement ($50,000) or high-achieving ($30,000); no thresholds given.
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- Australia
Official eligibility summary
International graduates who completed the WACE qualification outside Australia and who enrol or plan to enrol at one of WA's five universities or tertiary pathway providers. Up to two top graduates receive $50,000 and up to 30 high-achieving graduates receive $30,000 each year.
Applicant profile
- International WACE graduates entering WA universities
Study route
- Study in Australia
Current-cycle criteria
- International graduates who completed the WACE qualification outside Australia and who enrol or plan to enrol at one of WA's five universities or tertiary pathway providers. Up to two top graduates receive $50,000 and up to 30 high-achieving graduates receive $30,000 each year.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- The page does not list the documents required
How to apply
- 1
See the separate application information page on wa.gov.au
Application timeline
Application cycle
Applications accepted on a rolling basis with selection dates throughout the year; no specific closing dates.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Government of Western Australia
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 13, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.