Western Australian Premier's WACE Bursary - Scholarship and grant programs to attract international students
The Premier’s Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) Bursary provides support of $20,000 to 50 offshore WACE graduates per annum from Western Australia’s School Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA) international partner schools to come onshore to study at a Western Australian university. Applications close Monday 31 January 2023. More information on eligibility criteria and the application process is available at the wa.gov.au website. Students wishing to apply for the WACE Bursary can complete and submit an application through the WACE Bursary application page.
Applications for the WA Premier’s University Scholarships for Semester 2, 2023 are to open on 1 March 2023. The WA Premier’s University Scholarships provides funding for 10 one-year scholarships annually valued at $50,000 each, to attract two high-achieving international students (from select countries) to each of Western Australia’s five universities. Students wishing to apply will be able to do so directly to the university of their choice. More information on general eligibility and selection criteria is available at the wa.gov.au website. Application pages for each university will be available closer to the application opening date.
About International Education in Western Australia:
Western Australia is an education destination like no other.
One of the safest places in the world to visit, Western Australia is home to top-ranked education institutes with more than 125 high-quality education providers offering excellent programs, a great lifestyle and a wealth of employment opportunities.
Through the Western Australian Government’s $195 million Reconnect WA Plan, $77 million Safe Transition Industry Support Package and additional boost of $41.2 million announced in the 2022-23 State Budget, a number of programs will be available to support International Education providers and international students. These include:
- International Student Accommodation Subsidy;
- International Student ELICOS Bursary;
- Agent Incentive Scheme;
- Scholarships;
- Familiarisation programs.
Western Australia looks forward to welcoming international students to study, live, work and travel in our State.