UWA Global Excellence Scholarship

The University of Western Australia (UWA)

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Details checked on 30 October 2026. Dates and amounts change every year. Always confirm on the official page.

Who can apply

Students from all countries with an offer for an eligible 2027 undergraduate or postgraduate course. Excluded: the Assured Pathways to Medicine and Dental Medicine, Juris Doctor, Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Dental Medicine, Doctor of Optometry and UWA micro-credentials. Other international qualifications are assessed individually. It cannot be held with other UWA tuition reductions, academic scholarships or awards.

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About this opportunity

UWA gives a tuition fee discount to eligible international students automatically. You can defer to 2028 and keep it, and you must meet continuation criteria.

How to apply, step by step

1. Check that you are eligible. Students from all countries with an offer for an eligible 2027 undergraduate or postgraduate course. Excluded: the Assured Pathways to Medicine and Dental Medicine, Juris Doctor, Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Dental Medicine, Doctor of Optometry and UWA micro-credentials. Other international qualifications are assessed individually. It cannot be held with other UWA tuition reductions, academic scholarships or awards.
2. Note the deadline. No separate application (it is awarded automatically when UWA receives your course application and final academic transcripts; the page states no deadline and says the scholarship runs for the 2027 to 2029 intakes) Confirm the exact date on the official page.
3. Prepare your documents. Passport or national ID; Academic transcripts and degree certificates; CV; Statement of purpose or motivation letter (if requested); Reference or recommendation letters (if requested); English-language test result or other language proof (if required); Anything else listed on the official page (this list is a typical checklist - always confirm there).
4. Apply on the official page. Open the official application page and submit your application before the deadline.

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Tips from our advisors

1. Read the eligibility line by line before you write anything. Most rejections are eligibility mismatches, not weak essays.
2. Show a clear link between your past studies, this programme and your career goal. Committees look for a story, not a list.
3. Beyond grades, show leadership and community impact with concrete numbers and outcomes.
4. Ask your referees at least 4 weeks ahead and give them your CV, your draft SOP and the deadline.
5. "Rolling" or "varies" does not mean unlimited time. Funds are awarded as applications are reviewed, so apply early.
6. Submit at least 48 hours before the deadline. Portals slow down on the last day.

Quick answers

Who can apply for UWA Global Excellence Scholarship?

Students from all countries with an offer for an eligible 2027 undergraduate or postgraduate course. Excluded: the Assured Pathways to Medicine and Dental Medicine, Juris Doctor, Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Dental Medicine, Doctor of Optometry and UWA micro-credentials. Other international qualifications are assessed individually. It cannot be held with other UWA tuition reductions, academic scholarships or awards.

What does UWA Global Excellence Scholarship cover?

An annual tuition fee discount of 10% or 20% for the normal full-time length of the course: undergraduates get 10% with an ATAR of 85.00 and 20% with 90.00; postgraduates get 10% with a UWA weighted average mark of 65.00 and 20% with 75.00

When is the deadline for UWA Global Excellence Scholarship?

No separate application (it is awarded automatically when UWA receives your course application and final academic transcripts; the page states no deadline and says the scholarship runs for the 2027 to 2029 intakes) Dates change every year, so confirm on the official page.

Where can I study or work with UWA Global Excellence Scholarship?

Host countries: Australia.

What documents do I need for UWA Global Excellence Scholarship?

Passport or national ID; Academic transcripts and degree certificates; CV; Statement of purpose or motivation letter (if requested); Reference or recommendation letters (if requested); English-language test result or other language proof (if required); Anything else listed on the official page (this list is a typical checklist - always confirm there).

How much work is the UWA Global Excellence Scholarship application?

Low: No separate application (submit transcripts with your course application)