The Scholarship is 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 by the applicant’s equivalent Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) or UWA weighted average mark (WAM).
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What is the Global Excellence Scholarship at the University of Western Australia (UWA) 2026
The Global Excellence Scholarship at the University of Western Australia (UWA) is a highly competitive, merit-based international scholarship designed to attract high-achieving students from around the world for undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs. Offered for the 2026 academic year, this scholarship provides substantial tuition fee reductions and is automatically awarded to eligible students based on academic excellence.
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The Global Excellence Scholarship offers significant financial support throughout the duration of eligible programs:
Automatic tuition fee reduction applied each semester
Scholarship value determined by equivalent ATAR or UWA Weighted Average Mark (WAM)
For most eligible degrees, students may receive up to AUD $48,000 over four years
Combined Bachelor’s and Combined Bachelor’s & Master’s degrees may receive up to AUD $60,000 over five years, depending on program length and academic performance
Scholarship amounts are credited directly to tuition fees twice per year
This makes the Global Excellence Scholarship one of the most valuable international scholarships in Australia for academically outstanding students.
General Eligibility Criteria for the Global Excellence Scholarship
To be considered for the UWA Global Excellence Scholarship 2026, applicants must:
Be an international student from any country
Have received an offer for an eligible undergraduate or postgraduate coursework course at UWA
Have achieved an academic result equivalent to:
Minimum ATAR: 85.00, or
Minimum WAM: 65.00
Students enrolled in an approved International Academic Pathway (Articulation Program) must have achieved a WAM equivalent above 75.00
Eligibility is assessed only after final academic transcripts are submitted.
Undergraduate Eligibility Global Excellence Scholarships at University of Western Australia
Applicants must be applying for an eligible undergraduate Bachelor’s degree or Assured Pathway course at UWA.
Undergraduate Exclusions:
The following programs are not eligible for the Global Excellence Scholarship:
Assured Pathway to Medicine
Assured Pathway to Dental Medicine
All other eligible undergraduate degrees are automatically considered once academic requirements are met.
Postgraduate Eligibility Global Excellence Scholarships at University of Western Australia
To qualify at postgraduate level, applicants must be applying for an eligible postgraduate coursework degree.
Postgraduate Exclusions:
The scholarship does not apply to the following programs:
Juris Doctor (20820)
Doctor of Medicine (91850)
Doctor of Dental Medicine (91860)
Doctor of Optometry (91590)
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Combined Bachelor’s and Combined Bachelor’s & Master’s Degrees
All Combined Bachelor’s and Combined Bachelor’s & Master’s (CBM) degrees are eligible.
Most CBM programs run for four years (8 semesters)
Some engineering and commerce combinations run for five years (10 semesters)
Eligible students in five-year programs may receive up to AUD $60,000, subject to yearly WAM-based assessment
How to Apply for the Global Excellence Scholarship at UWA
There is no separate scholarship application required.
Application Process for the Global Excellence Scholarships at University of Western Australia
Apply for an eligible undergraduate or postgraduate coursework program at UWA
Submit your final academic transcripts
UWA Admissions will automatically assess your eligibility based on ATAR or WAM equivalency
If successful, the scholarship will be included in your offer or issued as a scholarship contract
Maintaining the Global Excellence Scholarship
Students must meet ongoing academic performance requirements
Scholarship continuation criteria are outlined in the official Terms and Conditions
Failure to meet progression or academic standards may result in scholarship withdrawal
Important Scholarship Conditions
The Global Excellence Scholarship cannot be held concurrently with other UWA tuition-fee reduction scholarships
If eligible for multiple UWA scholarships, only the highest-value award will be granted
If you defer your offer to a later intake (e.g., from 2026 to 2027), the scholarship is not guaranteed, as awards are reviewed annually
Find official information on the Global Excellence Scholarship at the University of Western Australia here
There may be additional requirements, please see scholarship website for more information.
