Higher Degree by Research Application Portal

This Rural and Regional Scholarship will be awarded to a domestic HDR applicant residing in a rural or regional location in WA, and enrolling at UWA regional campus (for e.g., UWA Albany) or UWA rural site (for e.g., RCSWA Geraldton). 

It is available in any discipline and is available for those applicants who may otherwise be ranked too low in the order of the merit list to normally be recommended for a scholarship (i.e. less than First Class). 

• Meet the requirements for entry to the nominated course.
• Provide evidence of support from proposed academic supervisor including confirmation that available resources, support and supervision is available.

• Apply for admission into your course, via this application portal.
• Clearly indicate that you wish to be considered for this scholarship.
• Refer to the requirements included in the attached Conditions.

Graduate Research School via askUWA.

This scholarship is available in the:

•  2026 Domestic Scholarship Round (closing date 31/10/25)

for commencement in the early part of 2026.