Edith Cowan University (ECU) Australia Travel Scholarships 2025–2026

 


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Edith Cowan University (ECU) Australia Travel Scholarships 2025–2026

Edith Cowan University in Australia is offering a special one-time travel scholarship opportunity for international students who were affected by delays in obtaining U.S. student visas. If you had originally intended to study in the United States but are now considering ECU as your study destination, this travel bursary offers AUD $2,000 to support your relocation and travel expenses.

This opportunity is open to new international students commencing a Bachelor, Master (Coursework or Research), or PhD degree in Semester 2, 2025 or Semester 1, 2026 at ECU’s Australian campuses.

 Scholarship Overview

  • Scholarship type: One-time travel bursary
  • Bursary value: AUD $2,000 (paid after the census date of the first semester)
  • Purpose: Support for relocation and travel for affected international students
  • Study Level: Bachelor / Masters / PhD
  • Study Course: Open to all study areas
  • Citizen type: International students only
  • Number of positions: Not specified (limited and competitive)
  • Duration: One-time award for Semester 2, 2025 or Semester 1, 2026 entry
  • Deadline: 14 March 2026

Eligibility Criteria 

To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must:

  • Be an international student (non-Australian, non-New Zealand citizen or PR holder)

  • Hold a valid Subclass 500 Student Visa

  • Be commencing a Bachelor, Masters (Coursework or Research), or PhD degree at ECU for the first time

  • Be enrolled in on-campus study at Joondalup, Mount Lawley, or ECU City campus

  • Not be receiving any other government scholarship or industry sponsorship

  • Provide evidence of prior intent to study in the U.S., such as:

    • A submitted application to a U.S. institution, or

    • An offer letter from a U.S. university

Selection Criteria 

The selection will be based on:

  • Proof of disruption due to U.S. visa delays (submission of U.S. application or offer letter)

  • Eligibility status at time of ECU admission and enrolment

  • Compliance with ECU’s admission deadlines and census requirements

  • Full-time enrolment in an ECU degree program

How to Apply

There is no separate application required for this travel bursary.
Follow these steps:

  1. Apply for admission to any full-time ECU degree program (Bachelor/Masters/PhD).

  2. Submit documentation showing intention to study in the U.S. (e.g. offer letter from a U.S. university).

  3. Accept your offer and enroll at ECU.

  4. Ensure you remain enrolled and active after the census date of your first semester.

  5. If eligible, ECU will disburse the AUD $2,000 directly to your Australian bank account.

Who to Contact 

For enquiries regarding this scholarship, contact:

Visit University Website for further details and to apply


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