International Education Scholarship Recipients Revealed

The Cook Government is continuing efforts to attract international students to WA, with students from India, Indonesia, Vietnam, Kenya, Brazil, Hong Kong and Zimbabwe receiving the inaugural Premier's University Scholarship.

The nine recipients are split between WA's five universities with each scholarship worth $50,000.

The scholarships are available annually for eligible international students at Curtin University, Edith Cowan University, Murdoch University, the University of Notre Dame Fremantle, and the University of Western Australia.

Each university will award two recipients annually over the next three years.

The Premier's University Scholarship program is a part of the $41.2 million boost to international education, which was announced in the 2022-23 State Budget.

Applications are now open for Semester 1, 2024. For more information visit https://www.wa.gov.au/WAPUS

As stated by Premier Roger Cook:

"International education is a key sector for Western Australia's economic diversification agenda and attracting top talent to our State is an important part of building a pipeline of skilled workers.

"It's great to see our new University Scholarship program has been successful in attracting high-preforming talent from a diverse range of markets to our universities."

As stated by International Education Minister David Templeman:

"Congratulations to all 9 recipients of the Premier's University Scholarship. It is a great achievement to be awarded, and we look forward to welcoming these students from across the world.

"The Premier's University Scholarship program is a fantastic opportunity for the WA Government to invest in the future of international students in the state.

"International students are an asset to WA, bringing their diverse range of experiences and cultures to our universities and community."

Premier's University Scholarship 2023 Recipients

Recipient's Name

Country of Origin

Field of Study

University

Permission

Asep Badrujamaludin

Indonesia

Doctor of Philosophy (Science Natural and Built Environments Research)

Edith Cowan University

Yes

Chun Esther Yuen

Hong Kong

Master of Counselling

The University of Notre Dame

Yes

Camila Goes Tavares

Brazil

Master of Counselling

The University of Notre Dame

Yes

Goldine Achudi

Kenya

Master of Community Development

Murdoch University

Mohit Kumar

India

Master of Science (Food Science and Technology)

Curtin University

Yes

Raiza Varghese

India

Master of Business Information and Logistics Management

The University of Western Australia

Yes

Sandra Jo

India

Master of Professional Engineering (Chemical Engineering)

Curtin University

Yes

Tien Trung Pham

Vietnam

Master of Data Science

The University of Western Australia

Yes

Yvonne Tatenda Chifamba

Zimbabwe

Master of Health Administration, Policy and Leadership

Murdoch University

Yes

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