WACE Scholarship 2026-27

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Information and Eligibility

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In recognition of the value international Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) graduates bring to Western Australia (WA), the Western Australian Premier's WACE Scholarship will be provided to support successful offshore WACE graduates who commence studies onshore at a WA university or tertiary pathway provider.

The Scholarship funding is to be used by the successful applicants to reimburse expenses related to travelling to WA, cost of living, and can be used to contribute towards education expenses.

Applicants found provisionally successful for award of the Western Australian Premier's WACE Scholarship will be required to provide a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) from their selected WA University or Tertiary pathway provider, have attendance onshore in WA confirmed past the census date by the WA University or Tertiary pathway provider, provide evidence of their Australian bank account, execute an agreement with the Department of Energy and Economic Diversification, and pass verification checks, made by the Department prior to any payment being made. 

Applications for the Western Australian Premier's WACE Scholarship are open and will be awarded on a rolling basis. Please see the guidelines for more information on dates. 

 

I confirm that I have read and understood the Guidelines. * Required
Response required.
I consent to the Western Australian Government confirming my Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) results with the relevant authority, to confirm my eligibility and enable the evaluation of my application. * Required
Response required.
If you choose No you will be unable to proceed with your application.

Privacy Notice & Freedom of Information Statement (Not Applicable)

This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "I consent to the Western Australian Government confirming my Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) results with the relevant authority, to confirm my eligibility and enable the evaluation of my application." on page 1

Privacy Collection Notice & Freedom of Information Statement

The Department of Energy and Economic Diversification (the Department) collects personal information for the purposes described in this Privacy Collection Notice.

This notice is intended to meet the Department’s obligations to take reasonable steps to ensure individuals are made aware of the matters set out in IPP 1.9 of the Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing Act 2024 (WA) (PRIS Act) at or before the point of collection (or, if not practicable, as soon as practicable after).

Access - You may request access to, or correction of, personal information held by the Department about you, where applicable and in accordance with the Department’s access arrangements and any applicable statutory processes (including the Freedom of Information Act 1992 (WA), where relevant). If you have any questions about how your personal information is handled, or to request access to your personal information, you may contact:

Purpose of collection, use and disclosure - Information provided by Applicants or collected by the Department relating to an Applicant or their application may be used in the administration and assessment of their application. The Department will store personal information collected in this process, supporting documentation and any program administration, monitoring and evaluation activities in compliance with its obligations under the Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing Act 2024 (WA).

The Department collects, uses and may disclose personal information for the following purposes:

i) receiving and assessing applications for the Western Australian Premier’s WACE Scholarship (the WACE Scholarship);

ii) administering the WACE Scholarship;

iii) communications with applicants regarding their applications for the WACE Scholarship;

iv) producing recipient lists and briefing materials;

v) evaluation, reporting, audit, accountability, and internal governance purposes; and

vi) managing probity, risk, and compliance (including to address conduct, safety, reputational, security or operational issues).

 

Usual disclosures (including overseas disclosures) - The Department usually discloses personal information of this kind to:

i) Western Australian universities, tertiary institutions and pathway providers for the purpose of verifying applicants’ enrolment, course progression and scholarship eligibility;

ii) Assessment panels, advisers and subject matter experts assisting the Department in assessing applications;

iii) other Western Australian Government agencies for verification of applicant’s completion of the WACE, probity, reporting, audit and program administration purposes;

iv) the Minister’s Office and other authorised Government decision-makers in connection with the administration of the WACE scholarship;

v) contractors, service providers and professional advisers engaged by the Department to assist with administration of the scholarship program; and

vi) regulators, integrity bodies, auditors, or oversight entities where required or otherwise authorised by law, and for parliamentary, audit or accountability purposes.

The Department does not generally disclose personal information outside Australia. If overseas disclosure becomes necessary for the administration of the scholarship, the Department will only do so with the individual's consent or where otherwise authorised by law.

Law requiring collection - Certain information is required to enable the Department to assess eligibility for, administer and evaluate the WACE Scholarship. Some information may also be required to be retained under written law (for example, for audit, accountability and records management requirements). If a specific field of information is mandatory by law, the Department will identify that at the point of collection or in the relevant form.

Consequences of not providing information - If you do not provide all or part of the requested information, the Department may be unable to assess your application for the WACE Scholarship. This may result in the application not being progressed.

Further information regarding how the Department handles personal information is available in the Department's Privacy Policy.

I have read and agree to the Privacy Notice and Freedom of Information Statement. * Required
Response required.
Applicants must provide permission for the Department to share the Applicant's personal information relevant to this Application, including the Applicant's name, student number and course details with the Applicant's education provider to enable confirmation checks to be undertaken. To confirm this, we need your permission to share your details with your education provider. * Required
Response required.

This section is not applicable because of your response to questions:

Have you completed the WACE at a school outside of Australia within the last 12 months? * Required
Response required.

This section is not applicable because of your response to questions:

  • "Have you completed the WACE at a school outside of Australia within the last 12 months?" on page 1
Are you a Year 12 student due to complete the WACE at a school outside of Australia within the next 12 months * Required
Response required.

This section is not applicable because of your response to questions:

  • "I consent to the Western Australian Government confirming my Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) results with the relevant authority, to confirm my eligibility and enable the evaluation of my application." on page 1
You are unable to proceed with your application as you have been deemed ineligible due to your response to one of the previous questions. * Required
Response required.
No choices are available for this question.