2026 ECU Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander HDR Scholarship

These scholarships are designed to support postgraduate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students of outstanding research promise undertaking a higher degree by research at ECU. The scholarships are offered on the basis of academic merit and research performance. The scholarship includes a relocation allowance, tuition fee sponsorship and a stipend of $45,000 per annum paid fortnightly via electronic funds transfer.The duration of the scholarship is up to 3 years full-time for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and up to 2 years fulltime for Master by Research.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineOctober 16, 2025
• Study LevelMasters , PhD
• SponsorEdith Cowan University
• City to studyWestern Australia
• School to studyEdith Cowan University
• Eligible CountryAustralia

Requirements

• Be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander origin*
• Have been made an unconditional offer of a place in an ECU Higher Degree by PhD, Integrated PhD research course or Master by Research**

You are not eligible to apply for these scholarships if any of the below apply:

• If you do not have principal supervisor endorsement to undertake the proposed research project.
• If your commencement date for the Doctor of Philosophy is after 08/05/2026.
• If your commencement period for Masters by Research is after Semester 1, 2026.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

For more information, kindly visit ECU scholarship webpage.