Western Australian Premier's University Scholarship 2025

The Western Australian Premier’s University Scholarship provides a one-off $50,000 scholarship to an eligible international student to use towards their course fees and other university costs. Upon completion of the WA Premier's University Scholarship recipients will receive a 100% ECU tuition fee scholarship for the remainder of their candidature.

• Table of Content
• About Edith Cowan University (ECU)
• Western Australian Premier's University Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Western Australian Premier's University Scholarship
• Requirements for Western Australian Premier's University Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

Western Australian Premier's University Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Western Australian Premier's University Scholarship

The scholarship provides a one-off $50,000 

Requirements for Western Australian Premier's University Scholarship Qualification

• Have received a letter of offer for a new enrolment as an onshore international student, undertaking full-time studies in a postgraduate research course (minimum two years), commencing in Semester 1 2026, or a start date in 2026 if commencing a  PhD course.
• Have met the criteria to obtain an international student visa for study in Australia, arriving in the State of Western Australia (the State) and commencing studies onshore in Semester 1, 2026.
• Be commencing studies directly in a postgraduate research program and not via a packaged, foundation or English language pathway;
• Be prepared to decline any other scholarships they may have previously been granted by the University, State or Commonwealth if successful in being awarded a WA Premier's University Scholarship;
• Be applying to the University as an international fee-paying student;
• Be a citizen of one of the following 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

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Application is made via the ECU Online Scholarship Application Portal. Access to the portal is available between application opening and closing da

For more details, visit ECU Scholarship webpage