The Western Australian Premier’s WACE Bursary 2025

Applications are now open for the The Western Australian Premier’s WACE Bursary 2025. The Western Australian Premier’s WACE Bursary (the Bursary) provides successful international Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) graduates with a total payment of $20,000 towards their living, travel and study expenses. The Bursary is provided to support international WACE graduates who commence undergraduate or tertiary pathway studies in-person at one of Western Australia's 5 universities or as part of a packaged pathway course to one of these university.

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

About Edith Cowan University (ECU)

Edith Cowan University (ECU) provides the ideal learning environment for people who want to reach their potential. Located in Western Australia, our industry-relevant teaching and research, supportive study environment and award-winning facilities enable ECU students to do more than just survive in this world – they thrive in it. Established in 1991, ECU took the opportunity to reshape the way higher education is delivered in a distinctive and inspiring campus environment. ECU courses are developed in consultation with industry, and teaching staff have extensive industry experie... continue reading

The Western Australian Premier’s WACE Bursary

Application Deadline	05 Aug 2025
Value	$20,000
Country to study	Australia
School to study	Edith Cowan University
Type	Undergraduate
Sponsor	Edith Cowan University (ECU)
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of The Western Australian Premier’s WACE Bursary

The Western Australian Premier’s WACE Bursary (the Bursary) provides successful international Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) graduates with a total payment of $20,000 towards their living, travel and study expenses.

Requirements for The Western Australian Premier’s WACE Bursary Qualification

To be eligible for the Western Australian Premier's WACE bursary, an international student must:

1. Have completed their WACE at an approved offshore SCSA school within 24 months of submitting an application for the Western Australian Premier’s WACE Bursary or be an offshore Year 12 WACE student who is on track to complete their WACE within the next 12 months;
2. Accept an offer from a Western Australian university or tertiary pathway provider for an onshore full-time enrolment as an international student, with studies commencing in the 2024 or 2025 academic year; and
3. Be studying a course of at least one-year (two semesters) in length.

Application Deadline

August 5, 2025

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Edith Cowan University (ECU) on ie.smartygrants.com.au to apply

Applications must be submitted through the SmartyGrants portal.

For more details, visit ECU scholarship webpage