I don’t hold a student visa, but I am enrolled to commence my course at a Western Australian tertiary institution. Will I qualify for this payment?
Yes, you can apply for the Scholarship at any stage, even before you have your student visa. However, your Scholarship payment will not be processed until you have commenced your studies, confirmed your full-time enrolment as an international student at an eligible institution in Western Australia, and past census date.
My enrolled course is shorter than one year (less than two semesters). Can I still apply?
No, current eligibility criteria for this payment requires students to be studying in Western Australia for a minimum of one year (two semesters) or more.
What is the documentation I need to attach to avoid delays in the assessment of my application?
When submitting your application through SmartyGrants, you will be asked to attach key documents to verify your information. Details of these can be found in the Scholarship Guidelines. It is important you attach the correct documents in order to avoid delays in assessing your application as incorrect or missing documentation and/or information provided to DEED may render your application ineligible.
How many scholarships are available for the 2025-26 selection date?
- Up to 2 x $50,000 WACE Scholarship of Excellence
- Up to 30 x $30,000 WACE Scholarships
DEED at its absolute discretion may alter the number of scholarships awarded in the year.
I am enrolling in a packaged pathway course am I eligible?
Yes, offshore WACE graduates who have enrolled or have a packaged letter of offer from a tertiary education provider leading to enrolment in a university are eligible for this Scholarship.
I am currently enrolled in a Western Australian university, am I still eligible for this Scholarship?
Yes, if you have completed your WACE at an approved offshore school within 12 months of submitting an application, you may be eligible for this Scholarship.
Am I eligible for the $50,000 WACE Scholarship of Excellence if I am applying through a tertiary pathway program (Stream 2)?
No, the $50,000 WACE Scholarship of Excellence is only available to applicants in Stream 1, who are enrolling directly into a Western Australian university. Stream 2 applicants, who are going through a tertiary pathway program, are eligible for the $30,000 WACE Scholarship only.
Do I need to submit a separate application to be considered for the $50,000 WACE Scholarship of Excellence?
No, all applicants will apply using the same form on Smartygrants. If you are applying under Stream 1 and meet the eligibility criteria, you will automatically be considered for the $50,000 WACE Scholarship of Excellence.
What determines whether I receive the $30,000 or $50,000 Scholarship?
The $50,000 Scholarship will be awarded to the student with the highest academic achievement (based on ATAR) for the selection date. All other eligible applicants will be considered for the $30,000 Scholarship.
I completed my WACE offshore in the last 12 months but have not yet enrolled to study in Western Australia, am I still eligible for this Scholarship?
Yes, if you are actively applying to Western Australian universities or tertiary pathway providers you may be eligible for this Scholarship.
I have an ATAR score between 50-70 and do not meet university entrance requirement. Can I apply for this Scholarship?
Yes, applicants with ATAR scores that do not meet university entrance requirements can choose to enrol in a university packaged pathway course at a tertiary institute.
I am a Year 12 student completing my WACE in an offshore school. Can I apply for this Scholarship?
Yes, applicants who are currently in Year 12 studying at an offshore SCSA approved school can apply. Successful Year 12 students will be provisionally eligible and Scholarship amounts will be disbursed once confirmation of enrolment to a Western Australian education institute has been received and you have past census.
I am currently undertaking an English language (ELICOS) pathway into university, can I apply for this Scholarship?
No, unfortunately the Scholarship is open to tertiary pathway packages only.
How will you contact me once I submit my application?
You will receive confirmation that your application has been submitted to the email you registered with. If your application requires additional information to progress, DEED may contact you via the email you registered with from the scholarships@jtsi.wa.gov.au inbox.
Who do I contact with any queries or if I need help with completing my application?
All enquiries regarding the Scholarship can be directed to scholarships@jtsi.wa.gov.au.
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