- The Premier's Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) scholarship
launches.
- $50,000 and $30,000 on offer to attract
high-achieving international WACE graduates to study at Western Australia (WA)
universities
- Scholarship supports the international education
sector diversify WA's economy and help build a strong pipeline of skilled
workers
- The $1 million annual program replaces the WACE
Bursary
The State Government has launched the Premier's WACE scholarship, a new initiative designed to support
high-achieving international students to live and study in Western Australia.
Replacing the previous WACE Bursary, the new scholarship offers greater financial support to help new
international students with their travel, living and study expenses as they
undertake tertiary education in WA.
The initiative forms part of the State Government's work to support the international education sector, diversify WA's
economy and build a strong pipeline of skilled workers.
The scholarship is open to international students who have
completed the WACE overseas and plan to undertake undergraduate studies at one
of WA's five universities or enrol in a recognised tertiary pathway program in
WA.
With an annual funding allocation of $1 million, each year, the initiative
provides:
- $50,000 scholarships for up to two
international WACE graduates with the highest academic achievement; and
- $30,000
scholarships for up to 30 high-achieving international WACE graduates.
Applications are now open, with the next recipient selection date
scheduled for 18 February 2026.
International education is Western Australia's largest service export,
contributing a record $3.7 billion to the State's economy in 2024. It is
identified as a priority sector under the State's economic development
framework, Diversify WA. Between January and September 2025, WA
recorded more than 84,000 international student enrolments.
By supporting international WACE graduates to study in Western Australia,
the new scholarship will help build a more diverse community, strengthen
cultural and social connections, and enhance the State's global reputation as a
quality study destination.
To learn more and apply, visit: www.wa.gov.au/government/publications/western-australian-premiers-wace-scholarship-application-information
Comments attributed to Tertiary and International Education Minister Dr
Tony Buti:
"The Premier's WACE Scholarship is an
important investment in Western Australia's future.
"By supporting high-achieving international
students to continue their studies here, we are strengthening our talent
pipeline and reinforcing our global reputation as a leading education
destination.
"This program ensures that WACE graduates
studying offshore have a clear and compelling pathway to join our world-class
universities, contribute to our community and help build the skilled workforce
our State needs."
