UWA Postgraduate Research International Scholarships in Australia

OPPORTUNITY DETAILS

Nonprofit organization

The University of Western Australia Grants

Area

Australia

Host Country

Australia

Deadline

31 Mar 2025

Opportunity funding

Partial funding

Eligible Countries

This opportunity is destined for all countries

Eligible Region

All Regions

Award or Grant Description $$ scholarships covering tuition fees, a living allowance, and research expenses

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is pleased to announce the availability of Postgraduate Research Scholarships for the year 2025. These scholarships aim to support the training of both domestic and international students who wish to pursue a Higher Degree by Research (HDR). The primary objective of these scholarships is to equip graduates with the necessary skills to build successful careers in both academic and non-academic sectors.

The scholarships cover tuition fees, provide a living allowance, and support research-related expenses, facilitating students’ journey towards advanced research and professional development. The scholarships are awarded through a competitive selection process based on academic achievement and research potential.The University of Western Australia (UWA) is a world-class institution known for its academic excellence, innovative research, and strong industry connections. Located in Perth, UWA is ranked among the top 100 universities globally and is the premier university in Western Australia. It is a member of the prestigious Group of Eight, a coalition of Australia’s leading research-intensive universities, and is also part of the Matariki Network, focusing on student experience.

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Eligibility Criteria

Eligible Countries: All
Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in any subject offered by UWA.
Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must meet all the following criteria:
- Meet the HDR course admission requirements, including the UWA HDR English language competence requirements.
- Be eligible to enrol in an HDR course that contains a research component of at least 66%.
- Be available to take up an offered scholarship by the commencement date advertised for that round.

Offered Benefits

The scholarships cover tuition fees, provide a living allowance, and support research expenses to help students undertake a Higher Degree by Research at UWA.

Contact and Further Information

Useful Links:
- Research Scholarships
- HDR Application Portal
- HDR Scholarship Opportunities
- English language requirement
- UWA Handbook
- UWA Course Rules
- UWA Student Policies
- UWA Student Procedure

Application Deadline:

International Scholarship Round for Commencement in 2025:
- Open: 1 July 2024 (9:00am AWST)
- Close: 30 August 2024 (5:00pm AWST)
- Ranking: 1 September – 11 October 2024
- Offers from: 18 October 2024
- Commencement: 2 February – 31 March 2025
Domestic Scholarship Round (including UWA international students) for Commencement in 2025:
- Open: 1 September 2024 (9:00am AWST)
- Close: 31 October 2024 (5:00pm AWST)
- Ranking: 1 November – 6 December 2024
- Offers from: 9 December 2024
- Commencement: 2 February – 31 March 2025

Application Process

Determine Eligibility:
- Check the admission requirement and course rules via the UWA Handbook.
- Ensure you meet the English language requirement for your chosen course via the English language requirement guidelines.
Gather Documentation:
- Passport bio page or birth certificate.
- Visa grant notification or citizenship certificate (if applicable).
- Evidence of name change if degree transcripts or documents are under a different name.
- Evidence of meeting English language requirement.
- Thesis or dissertation (an English transcribed version must be included, but it does not need to be an officially translated version).
- Official certified translated versions of documents in a language other than English (apart from the thesis/dissertation).
Identify and Secure Academic Supervisors:
- Search the UWA Research Repository to identify potential supervisors.
- Use the UWA People Finder for contact details.
- Contact potential supervisors directly with your CV, a brief outline of research, and academic transcripts. Provide evidence (e.g., email) that your nominated academic supervisor has agreed to supervise you.
Apply:
- Part 1: Apply for a place in your selected course via the online HDR application portal.
- Part 2: Apply for a scholarship via the online Scholarship application form.
Results:
- Notification of the application outcome will be sent to the provided email address.
- Successful applicants will receive one offer for both scholarship and admission to the HDR course.

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