The UWA Global Excellence Scholarship is a prestigious, merit-based tuition fee discount offered by the University of Western Australia (UWA) to high-achieving international students from across the globe. Located in Perth, Western Australia, UWA is a member of the Group of Eight and one of Australia's leading research-intensive universities. The scholarship recognises academic excellence by providing significant tuition fee reductions — up to AUD $48,000 over four years for undergraduates and up to AUD $24,000 over two years for postgraduates — with no separate application required.
Unlike many scholarships that demand lengthy essays or additional paperwork, the Global Excellence Scholarship is automatically awarded to eligible students based on their academic results at the time of admission, making it one of the most straightforward high-value funding opportunities for international students in Australia.
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About this opportunity
The UWA Global Excellence Scholarship backs high-achieving international students to go further, faster by reducing the financial barrier to studying at one of Australia's top universities.
The scholarship is awarded as an annual tuition fee discount for the standard full-time duration of the awardee's course as specified in their letter of offer.
Key features of the programme:
Open to all nationalities — Students from every country are eligible
No separate application — Automatically assessed by UWA Admissions upon submission of final transcripts
Scalable value — Higher academic scores unlock larger annual discounts
Paid per semester — Deducted directly from tuition fees twice annually
Combined degrees eligible — Including 5-year Engineering programmes worth up to AUD $60,000
Related: Learn more about studying in Australia and Perth as a student city.
Financial Benefits
The scholarship value is determined by the applicant's equivalent Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) for undergraduates or UWA weighted average mark (WAM) for postgraduates.
Undergraduate Awards (Annual Value)
ATAR 98.00+ — AUD $12,000 per year (up to AUD $36,000 over 3 years / up to AUD $48,000 over 4 years)
ATAR 90.00 – 97.95 — AUD $10,000 per year (up to AUD $30,000 over 3 years / up to AUD $40,000 over 4 years)
ATAR 85.00 – 89.95 — AUD $6,000 per year (up to AUD $18,000 over 3 years / up to AUD $24,000 over 4 years)
5-year combined degrees (e.g., Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) + Bachelor of Commerce/Science): Up to AUD $60,000 total, with yearly amounts based on WAM.
Postgraduate Awards (Annual Value)
WAM 85.00+ — AUD $12,000 per year (AUD $24,000 total over 2 years)
WAM 75.00 – 84.99 — AUD $10,000 per year (AUD $20,000 total over 2 years)
WAM 65.00 – 74.99 — AUD $6,000 per year (AUD $12,000 total over 2 years)
Note: The final award is assessed by UWA Admissions upon submission of your final academic transcript.
What's covered
- Tuition fees
- Living allowance
- Flight/travel costs
Documents Required
Since the scholarship is automatically assessed, there is no separate scholarship application form. However, to be considered you must submit the following as part of your course application:
Completed UWA course application — Submitted through the UWA online portal or via an authorised agent
Final academic transcripts — Official transcripts from your previous studies, used by Admissions to calculate your equivalent ATAR or WAM
Proof of English proficiency — IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent (if required for your course)
Passport copy — For international student verification
Important: If you have not yet received your final transcripts, UWA may issue a conditional offer without the scholarship attached. Once final transcripts are submitted, Admissions will reassess and issue a new offer with the scholarship if eligible.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following requirements to be eligible for the UWA Global Excellence Scholarship:
Must be an international student from any country
Must have received an offer for an eligible undergraduate or postgraduate coursework course at UWA
Must have achieved an equivalent:
Minimum ATAR of 85.00 (undergraduate); or
Minimum WAM of 65.00 (postgraduate)
International Academic Pathway (Articulation) students: Must have achieved a WAM equivalent of more than 75.00
Must be commencing studies in the relevant intake year (offer must be for the current scholarship cycle)
How to Apply
Follow these steps to secure the UWA Global Excellence Scholarship:
Choose your course — Browse eligible undergraduate or postgraduate programmes at UWA's course catalogue
Check your eligibility — Ensure you meet the minimum ATAR/WAM requirements and your course is not on the exclusions list
Submit your course application — Apply online through the UWA application portal or via an authorised international agent
Submit final transcripts — Ensure UWA Admissions receives your official final academic transcripts
Receive your offer — If eligible, the scholarship will be included in your offer letter automatically
Accept your offer — Pay any required deposit and confirm your enrolment
No separate scholarship application is required. The Global Excellence Scholarship is automatically awarded to eligible students based on their ATAR or WAM at the time of admission.