Curtin university Western Australian Premier’s University Scholarships Program 2025

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Curtin university Western Australian Premier’s University Scholarships Program 2025

This scholarship is funded by the Western Australian Government to attract high-achieving international undergraduate students to pursue their studies at Curtin University, one of Australia's leading institutions located in Perth, Western Australia.

The opportunity is open exclusively to international students from selected countries who are commencing a full-time undergraduate course at the Curtin Perth campus in Semester 1, 2025. The scholarship is merit-based and valued at AUD$50,000, applied as a tuition fee discount. See application tips at the end of the post

Scholarship Overview

Scholarship type: Partial tuition fee cover
Stipend value: AUD$50,000 applied as a tuition fee discount
Other supports: N/A
Health insurance: Not specified
Study Level: Undergraduate
Study Course: Open to all undergraduate courses available to international students
Citizen type: International students
Number of positions: 1
Duration: Standard duration of the course (minimum 2 years, no credit or exemption)
Deadline: 29 November 2025

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must:

Be an international, full-fee paying and non-sponsored student
Hold citizenship from one of the following countries:
Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brazil, China, Colombia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kenya, Malaysia, Nepal, Oman, Philippines, Republic of Korea (South Korea), Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Vietnam
Be commencing their first undergraduate degree at Curtin Perth in Semester 1, 2025
Have received a Letter of Offer for a full course (minimum 2 years), with no prior learning credit or exemption
Have achieved:
- Minimum ATAR of 95 or equivalent in completed higher secondary education, or
- Minimum course weighted average of 90% or equivalent in tertiary studies that form the basis of admission
Meet criteria for obtaining an Australian international student visa and commence studies onshore in 2025
Accept the Letter of Offer by the stated deadline in the offer letter
Not be on a packaged pathway arrangement
Not be a recipient of any other scholarship from Curtin, the State, or the Commonwealth of Australia

Selection Criteria

The selection process will be competitive and based on:

Academic merit and excellence in previous secondary or tertiary education
Citizenship eligibility and compliance with visa requirements
Alignment with course entry requirements and length
Personal qualities or additional documents that may be requested (e.g. interview, statement, references)

Note: Selection will be finalized after the scholarship deadline. Only one recipient will be selected and notified in January 2025.

(Also Apply for the Sydney International Undergraduate Academic Excellence Scholarship 2026)

How to Apply

To apply for the WA Premier’s University Scholarship:

Submit your application through Curtin’s Ask International Webform
Select ‘International Scholarship’ (under Offer) as the reason for contact
Enter ‘WA Premier’s University Scholarship’ in the question text box
Attach:
- Evidence of academic achievement
- Copy of your passport
Ensure all documents and forms are submitted before the deadline: 29 November 2024

Who to Contact

Global Curtin – Curtin University
GPO Box S1512, Perth, Western Australia 6845

Calling from Australia: 1300 222 888 (Select Options 2-2-1)
Calling from overseas: +61 8 9266 5888
Visit: Curtin Connect, Building 102
Business hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Webform: Ask International

Visit the University website for further details and the application

(Also check UNSW Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship 2024-25)

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