The Government of Western Australia proudly announces the 2025 Western Australian Premier’s University Scholarship a prestigious opportunity for outstanding international students commencing postgraduate research studies. This scholarship offers a one-off $50,000 award to assist with course fees and university costs.

Applicants must hold an offer for full-time onshore enrolment in a postgraduate research program starting in Semester 2, 2025, meet international student visa requirements, and be citizens of eligible countries.

The Government of Western Australia is the state authority responsible for governing the largest state in Australia by land area. Based in the capital city of Perth, it oversees key sectors including education, health, infrastructure, economic development, and public safety. Through its departments and initiatives, such as the Western Australian Premier’s University Scholarship, the government actively promotes international engagement, innovation, and excellence in higher education and research.

Application Deadline: 30 May 2025

Brief Description

• University or Organization: Government of Western Australia / Edith Cowan University (ECU)

• Department: NA

• Course Level: Postgraduate Research (Masters by Research or PhD)

• Award: A one-off $50,000 scholarship; followed by a 100% tuition fee waiver from ECU for the remainder of the candidature

• Access Mode: Online

• Number of Awards: One

• Nationality: International

• The award can be taken in: Australia

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brazil, China, Colombia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kenya, Malaysia, Nepal, The Philippines, Oman, Republic of Korea (South Korea), Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, The United Arab Emirates, The United Kingdom, Vietnam.

• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in any subject offered by the university at the postgraduate research level.

• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must:

  • Have received an offer for a new full-time onshore enrolment in a postgraduate research course (minimum two years) commencing in Semester 2, 2025.

  • Be eligible for and obtain an international student visa and arrive in Western Australia to commence studies onshore.

  • Be enrolling directly into a postgraduate research course (not via packaged/foundation/English language programs).

  • Agree to decline any other university, state, or Commonwealth scholarships upon receipt of the WA Premier’s University Scholarship.

  • Apply as an international fee-paying student.

  • Be a citizen of one of the listed eligible countries.

How to Apply

Application is made via the ECU Online Scholarship Application Portal. Access to the portal is available between application opening and closing dates. Applications must be completed and submitted online before the closing date.

For more information or assistance, applicants may contact:
[email protected]

Benefits

• A one-off payment of $50,000 to support course fees and university-related expenses.

• Upon successful completion of the initial phase of study under the scholarship, recipients will receive a 100% tuition fee scholarship from Edith Cowan University for the remainder of their research program.

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