Global Excellence Scholarship offered by The University of Western Australia (UWA)

The Global Excellence Scholarship offered by The University of Western Australia (UWA) is designed to recognize and support high-achieving international students who choose to study at UWA. Here are the key details about this scholarship:

1. Scholarship Value:
   • The Global Excellence Scholarship provides an annual tuition fee discount for the normal full-time duration of the awardee’s course, as specified in their letter of offer.
   • The value of the scholarship is determined based on the applicant’s equivalent Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) or UWA weighted average mark (WAM).
2. Undergraduate Scholarships:
   • For undergraduate students commencing eligible courses in 2024, the scholarship value is as follows:
     • ATAR 98.00+: Up to AUD$48,000 over four years.
     • ATAR 90.00 – 97.95: Up to AUD$36,000 over three years.
3. Postgraduate Scholarships:
   • For postgraduate students commencing eligible courses in 2024, the scholarship value is as follows:
     • WAM 85.00+: Up to AUD$24,000 over two years.
4. Eligibility Criteria:
   • Students from all countries are eligible to apply.
   • General eligibility requirements:
     • Have received an offer for an undergraduate or postgraduate course at UWA.
     • Achieve an equivalent:
       • Minimum ATAR of 85.00 (for undergraduates).
       • Minimum WAM of 65.00 (for undergraduates).
       • If studying an approved International Academic Pathway (Articulation Program), achieve a WAM equivalent of more than 75.00.
   • Exclusions:
     • Assured Pathway to Medicine and Assured Pathway to Dental Medicine are not eligible for this scholarship.
5. Application Process:
   • Applicants do not need to submit a separate application for this scholarship.
   • The final Global Excellence Award will be assessed by Admissions based on the submission of the academic transcript.

UWA expects to award approximately 650 Global Excellence Scholarships in 2024.

For more information, you can visit the official UWA Global Excellence Scholarship page.