UWA Global Sporting Excellence Scholarship 2025

The University of Western Australia provides a scholarship to international students who are high-achieving athletes, coaches and officials to commence and pursue an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification at the University.

Eligibility Criteria for UWA Global Sporting Excellence Scholarship:

Applicants must:

• Be international students (not Australian or New Zealand citizens or permanent residents).
• Have applied for an eligible course at UWA (undergraduate or postgraduate by coursework).
• Meet the academic requirement based on their entry score:
  • Undergraduate: minimum ATAR equivalent of 85+.
  • Postgraduate: minimum WAM equivalent of 65+.
• Meet the sport criteria (Tier 3 or above of the UWA Student Athlete Development Program):
  • Member of a national underage team (e.g., Youth Olympics).
  • Member/scholarship holder at WAIS or equivalent.
  • National league/professional club player.
  • World University Championships/Games team member.
  • Accredited coach or official at a national or higher level.
• Register and participate in a UWA-affiliated sporting club (or in a WA state sporting league if an official).
• Be enrolled full-time (exceptions allowed for approved circumstances).
• Hold a valid Australian student visa (subclass 500) or other visa category with study rights.

Application process:

• No separate scholarship application required.
  
• Eligible applicants are automatically considered when applying for an eligible UWA course.
  
• Attach a Sport CV to your UWA course application (via the UWA Apply portal).
  
• The selection is based on academic merit and sporting achievement.
  
• If awarded, the scholarship offer must be accepted within 30 days.

Benefits of the UWA Global Sporting Excellence Scholarship:

Level of Study                        Entry Score            Annual Value (AUD)

Undergraduate                      ATAR 98+               $12,000 p.a.
                                              ATAR 90–97.95       $10,000 p.a.
                                              ATAR 85–89.95       $6,000 p.a.
Postgraduate                        WAM 85+               $12,000 p.a.
                                              WAM 75–84.99       $10,000 p.a.
                                              WAM 65–74.99       $6,000 p.a.
Articulation Pathway             WAM 75+               $10,000–$12,000 p.a.