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Western Australian Premier’s University Scholarship 2027 in Australia (Funded)

AUD $50,000 toward your postgraduate tuition in Perth — the WA Government’s flagship award for high achievers from 21 countries, opening 16 November 2026.

Opens 16 Nov 2026 · closes 19 Mar 2027 Open Updated 22 Oct 2026 By University of Western Australia
Award
A one-time AUD $50,000 grant applied directly to tuition fees (one award at UWA). It is a major contribution, not a full ride — budget separately for remaining tuition, living costs, health insurance and flights.
Eligible
Onshore international students with an offer from UWA for a full-time postgraduate course of at least two years, commencing Semester 1, 2027, who meet visa criteria and have not previously studied in Western Australia or entered via a packaged, foundation or English-language pathway. Citizens of 21 listed countries including India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Vietnam, Kenya, Malaysia, Singapore and the Philippines. One-year law courses, 1.5-year arts courses and courses with 24 points of admission credit are excluded.
How
Apply through UWA’s scholarship form between 16 November 2026 and 19 March 2027 (3:00pm). Prepare: a 500–1000 word written statement on why the scholarship would benefit you and how a UWA postgraduate degree fits your future; evidence of community service; and evidence of recognition awarded for academic, community or sporting achievement.
Deadline
Applications open 16 November 2026 and close 19 March 2027 (3:00pm). Outcomes are notified in May 2027.
Fine print
The WA Government funds this award across five WA universities, but each university sets its own terms — this article covers UWA’s instance (postgraduate, onshore, direct application). Do not confuse it with UWA’s automatic Global Excellence Scholarship, which needs no separate application.

About the scholarship

The Western Australian Premier’s University Scholarship is the Government of Western Australia’s flagship award for attracting high-achieving international students to the state’s universities. At the University of Western Australia (UWA) in Perth, it takes the form of a one-time AUD $50,000 grant applied directly to tuition fees for a commencing postgraduate student.

UWA’s official listing currently shows the status as “Opening Soon”: applications open 16 November 2026 and close 19 March 2027 (3:00pm), with outcomes notified in May 2027. An honest note first: $50,000 is a serious contribution, but it is not a full ride — plan for remaining tuition, accommodation, food, transport, health insurance, visa costs and flights.

Eligibility

  • Have applied and received an offer from UWA for a postgraduate course as an onshore international student, studying full time for at least two years.
  • Be commencing studies onshore for Semester 1, 2027.
  • Meet the criteria for an Australian international student visa.
  • Not have commenced or completed previous studies in Western Australia, and not be entering on a packaged, foundation or English-language pathway.
  • Be a citizen of one of the 21 listed countries, including India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Vietnam, Kenya, China, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Brazil, Colombia and the UK.
  • Excluded at UWA: one-year law courses, 1.5-year arts courses, and business/science courses carrying 24 points of admission credit (these finish in 1.5 years).

Benefits

  • A one-time AUD $50,000 payment applied directly against tuition fees.
  • The prestige of a government-funded flagship award, nominated through the university.
  • Study at UWA in Perth, one of Australia’s leading research universities.

Documents required

  • The completed UWA scholarship application form (opens 16 November 2026).
  • A written statement of 500–1000 words outlining why the scholarship would benefit you and how a UWA postgraduate degree fits into your future plans.
  • Evidence of community service.
  • Evidence of recognition awarded for academic, community or sporting achievement.
  • Your UWA offer for the postgraduate course (you must hold the offer to apply).

How to apply

  1. Secure your UWA offer firstApply for an eligible 2+ year full-time postgraduate course at UWA for Semester 1, 2027, and receive your offer — you cannot apply for the scholarship without it.
  2. Wait for the form to openThe scholarship application form opens on 16 November 2026. Use the waiting time to draft your statement and gather evidence.
  3. Write the statementPrepare 500–1000 words on why this scholarship would benefit you and how the UWA degree fits your future — plus concrete evidence of community service and recognised achievement.
  4. Submit before 19 March 2027 (3:00pm)File the complete application through UWA’s scholarship listing before the deadline.
  5. Await the May 2027 outcomeUWA notifies applicants of the outcome in May 2027.

FAQs

Is the WA Premier’s Scholarship fully funded?

No. It is a one-time AUD $50,000 grant applied to tuition — a major contribution, but you must budget separately for remaining tuition, living costs, insurance, visa and flights. That is why this article is labelled Funded, not Fully Funded.

I am offshore. Can I apply at UWA?

UWA’s instance requires onshore commencement for Semester 1, 2027. The other four WA universities run their own Premier’s scholarships with their own terms — check each university’s page.

Is it for undergraduates too?

The WA Government program generally covers undergraduate and postgraduate study, but UWA’s instance in this round is postgraduate. Check Curtin, Murdoch, ECU and Notre Dame for their own eligibility.

Do I need a separate application?

Yes — unlike UWA’s automatic Global Excellence Scholarship, the Premier’s Scholarship needs its own application with the written statement and evidence.

When will I hear back?

UWA notifies applicants of the outcome in May 2027.

Which countries are eligible?

21 listed countries at UWA, including India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Vietnam, Kenya, China, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Brazil, Colombia and the UK.

Verified 22 Oct 2026: official uwa.edu.au scholarship listing — status “Opening Soon”; applications open 16 Nov 2026, close 19 Mar 2027 (3:00pm); value AUD $50,000; one offered; postgraduate; onshore international students with a UWA offer for a 2+ year full-time course commencing Semester 1, 2027; no prior WA study; not via packaged/foundation/English pathways; 21 eligible countries including India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Indonesia and Vietnam; requires a 500–1000 word statement plus evidence of community service and of academic/community/sporting recognition; outcomes notified May 2027. Corroborated by worldwidestudies.info (value $50,000; opens 16 Nov 2026; closes 19 Mar 2027; Semester 1, 2027 start; separate application required) and wsscholar4u.com (WA Government-funded flagship; one-time $50,000 tuition grant; run through WA’s five universities). This article covers UWA’s instance; terms at Curtin, Murdoch, ECU and Notre Dame Australia may differ — check each university’s page.

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