The Curtin Excellence Scholarship has been developed to encourage and reward students who have demonstrated academic excellence through their ATAR in 2024 and want to pursue study at Curtin University.

Application forms are not required, students apply by selecting an eligible Curtin degree through TISC as their first preference by the scholarship closing date.

Students who receive the StepUp bonus and therefore achieve the required ATAR will be eligible for this scholarship.

• Future Students

• Centre for Aboriginal Studies
• Faculty of Business and Law
• Faculty of Health Sciences
• Faculty of Humanities
• Faculty of Science & Engineering
  • Science courses
  • Engineering courses
  • Western Australian School of Mines (WASM)

• Undergraduate

• Year twelve students

• Australian Citizen
• Australian Permanent Resident
• New Zealand Citizen
• Permanent Humanitarian Visa

• Merit Based

The Curtin Excellence Scholarship will provide the following support:

For students who receive an ATAR between 96 - 96.99:

A total value of $5,000 paid as a cash stipend of $2,500 per study period for up to one year.

For students who receive an ATAR of 97 or above:

A total value of $15,000 paid as a cash stipend of $2,500 per study period for up to three years.

The amount can be used at the recipient's discretion to contribute towards educational related expenses.

All undergraduate degrees, excluding the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery

Candidates must meet all of the following criteria to be considered for a Curtin Excellence Scholarship:

• Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, Australian permanent humanitarian or New Zealand citizen
• Selected Curtin University as a first preference through TISC to undertake an eligible undergraduate degree by the scholarship closing date
• Undertaking year 12 WACE in 2024
• Is a high-school leaver in 2024
• Complete a minimum of 4 ATAR subjects and receive an ATAR between 96 - 96.99 for the one year scholarship, or an ATAR of 97 or above for the three year scholarship
• Receive an eligible course offer at Curtin for Semester 1, 2025 in main round course offers 
• Accept the main round course offer by the course offer lapse date
• Will enrol full-time (at least 75 credits points each study period) into an eligible course at Curtin University

Please note:

• Students who receive the StepUp bonus and therefore achieve the required ATAR will be eligible for this scholarship.
• Students who are required to sit the STAT written English test may still be eligible for this scholarship, provided they meet all the other eligibility criteria and receive an offer of a place into an eligible course in second round offers.
• This scholarship is deferrable for up to one year

Application form is not required for this scholarship.

Please follow the steps below.

Eligibility and Assessment

Step 1: Select preferences through TISC

• Select an eligible degree through TISC and select Curtin as first preference for main round offers
• Eligible degrees are listed in ‘Eligible Courses’ section

Step 2: Course Offer

• Receive an offer for an eligible degree in main round offers at Curtin for Semester 1, 2025
• Successful candidates must accept their course offer before the course offer lapse date

Step 3: Outcome

• Scholarship(s) will be awarded to all eligible students
• Successful candidate(s) are notified via email listed through TISC after main round offers have been dispatched

Step 4: Acceptance

• Successful candidate(s) (including those who wish to defer their studies) accept scholarship by the deadline specified in offer email
• Deferral of this scholarship is permitted (details included in scholarship terms and conditions)

Please note:

• Scholarship will commence from first semester of study
• Scholarship is not transferable to another university

Recipients must meet all of the following:

• Remain enrolled in an eligible course of study
• Maintain a full time study load of at least 75 credit points each study period at Curtin University
• Maintain a course weighted average (CWA) of at least 70 each study period

Scholarships Office

E: scholarships@curtin.edu.au

T: 1300 222 888

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For further information about applying for scholarships including important dates and tips for preparing your application, utilise the resources available on the Applying for Scholarships webpage.