The UWA Winthrop Scholarship is one of the University of Western Australia’s prestigious scholarships. This program provides high-achieving high school leavers with an opportunity to undertake an undergraduate degree and then a postgraduate coursework degree at the university. The scholarship is designed for students who demonstrate academic excellence, community involvement, and achievements in co-curricular activities throughout Year 11 and 12. Applicants must also submit a statement evidencing their leadership ambitions.
About the University of Western Australia (UWA)
The University of Western Australia offers various scholarships, including the University of Western Australia International Fee Scholarships (UIFS) for international students enrolled in higher degrees by research (HDR). The university is also supported by the Australian Government’s Research Training Program (RTP), which funds both domestic and international students undertaking research degrees.
UWA Winthrop Scholarship Overview
– Application Deadline: June 20, 2025
– Country to Study: Australia
– School to Study: University of Western Australia
– Type: Undergraduate
– Sponsor: University of Western Australia (UWA)
– Gender: Men and Women
Benefits of the UWA Winthrop Scholarship
The UWA Winthrop Scholarship supports students who demonstrate significant academic potential, community-minded values, and outstanding co-curricular achievements in Year 11 and 12. Applicants with strong leadership ambitions are encouraged to apply.
Recipients will participate in a university-prescribed leadership development and mentorship program, including:
– Membership in the university’s mentor scheme
– Participation in selected leadership activities
– Periodic visits to schools to promote university education
Scholarship Value: Up to $80,000
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the scholarship, applicants must:
– Be a domestic student
– In the year prior to commencing an undergraduate course:
– Have accepted an Early Offer from the University, or
– Applied through the Tertiary Institutions Service Centre (TISC) while in Year 12, nominating a UWA course as their first preference in the first round of offers
– Achieve an ATAR of 95 or above
– Be a commencing student
– Be enrolled or eligible to enroll in a full-time undergraduate degree course
Application Deadline
June 20, 2025
