List of available scholarships for international students at Edith Cowan University (ECU)
The ECU Europe International Scholarship supports eligible international students from Europe commencing study at Edith Cowan University in 2027. The scholarship is designed to support students from across Europe to pursue their study goals at ECU, with a 20% tuition fee reduction for the standard d
Published:October 27, 2026Type:Masters , UndergraduateDeadline:December 31, 2027
Edith Cowan University (ECU) is offering a three-year PhD research opportunity investigating a more sustainable way to recover lithium from spodumene, a mineral widely used in lithium production. This three-year PhD project, part of the ARC Industrial Transformation Research Hub for Critical Ener
Published:October 27, 2026Type:PhDDeadline:October 31, 2026
These scholarships are designed to support postgraduate students of outstanding research promise undertaking a higher degree by research at Edith Cowan University (ECU). The scholarships are offered on the basis of academic merit and research performance. Successful applicants will be awarded either
Published:September 16, 2026Type:PhDDeadline:October 11, 2026
The ECU Creative Excellence Scholarship is offered to international students commencing in eligible creative discipline courses at ECU in Semester One or Semester Two, 2027. The scholarship offers a 10% reduction in your tuition fees for the duration of your course. The scholarship is open to future
Published:August 28, 2026Type:Deadline:December 31, 2027
The ECU Success Scholarship supports eligible international students commencing study at Edith Cowan University in 2027. The scholarship recognises and supports students throughout their academic journey, with the scholarship value increasing as students progress through an eligible course at ECU. E
Published:August 28, 2026Type:Masters , UndergraduateStudy in:QueenslandDeadline:December 31, 2027
The Bachelor of Science (Nursing) (C33) First-Year International Scholarship provides a 20% reduction in first-year tuition fees for eligible international students commencing the three-year Bachelor of Science (Nursing) (C33) at ECU Joondalup or ECU South West (Bunbury) in Semester One or Semester
Published:August 28, 2026Type:UndergraduateDeadline:December 31, 2027
The ECU Africa International Scholarship supports eligible international students from selected African countries commencing study at Edith Cowan University (ECU) in 2027. The scholarship recognises ECU’s commitment to the Africa region and provides eligible students with a 20% tuition fee red
Published:August 28, 2026Type:UndergraduateDeadline:December 31, 2027
The ECU Creative Excellence Scholarship is offered to international students commencing in eligible creative discipline courses at ECU.
Published:August 10, 2026Type:UndergraduateDeadline:August 30, 2026
These awards recognise and celebrate outstanding student contributions to student life, community engagement, reconciliation, research impact, outstanding research and career ready employability.
Published:July 31, 2026Type:Masters , PhDDeadline:August 28, 2026
This program, Artificial Intelligence in Cancer Survivorship, aims to develop and pilot an evidence-based AI-enhanced supportive care program designed to support cancer survivors. The program will explore how AI technologies can be used to provide accessible, personalised, and timely support to impr
Published:June 15, 2026Type:PhDDeadline:June 30, 2026
The Edith Cowan University and Feilman Foundation Master of Arts (Research) scholarship is an excellent opportunity for a candidate seeking to develop advanced research skills while working directly with rare and historically significant instruments in a vibrant research environment.
Published:June 4, 2026Type:MastersDeadline:July 5, 2026
This project will apply modern genomic tools to investigate population connectivity, local adaptation and evolutionary histories for key nearshore, estuarine or freshwater species. The results will inform whether population structure is consistent with scales of assessment and management, and identi
Published:May 21, 2026Type:Masters , PhDDeadline:June 15, 2026
In this MPhil/PhD, a candidate will investigate how global market intelligence, value-chain coordination, and targeted sheep products can lead to commercially viable pivots within the Australian sheep industry. Working within the Sheep Industry Pivot Project, you will identify internationally valida
Published:May 11, 2026Type:Masters , PhDDeadline:May 29, 2026
These scholarships are designed to support postgraduate 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. Successful applicants will be awarded either the ECU Higher Degree by
Published:May 11, 2026Type:Masters , PhDDeadline:May 31, 2026
This scholarship supports a PhD research project focused on the development of innovative and sustainable processes for lithium salts production from spodumene using molten salt electrolyte systems. The project aims to improve extraction efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and advance next-gene
Published:April 16, 2026Type:PhDValue:Fully FundedDeadline:May 15, 2026
Generously donated by Nanette Hassall AM, former Head of Dance at WAAPA, the scholarship honours the memory of Dr Margaret (Maggi) Phillips who, in collaboration with Nanette Hassall AM, was instrumental in establishing Link Dance Company, WAAPA’s Graduate Dance Company.
Published:March 26, 2026Type:UndergraduateDeadline:March 30, 2026
The Herman and Lesley Derksen Backstage Scholarships honour the life and generosity of Lesley Derksen, a passionate educator and lifelong supporter of the performing arts. Raised in Kalgoorlie, Lesley developed an early love of performance through speaking, singing, and theatre. She later studied li
Published:March 26, 2026Type:UndergraduateValue:$10,00Deadline:March 30, 2026
In this MPhil/PhD, a candidate will investigate how global market intelligence, value-chain coordination, and targeted sheep products can lead to commercially viable pivots within the Australian sheep industry. Working within the Sheep Industry Pivot Project, you will identify internationally valida
Published:March 26, 2026Type:PhDDeadline:April 13, 2026
The Paulette Carson Scholarship was established by the will of Paulette Berthe Carson who died in 2003. Paulette had a love of ballet from childhood and during her life she taught ballet to children of the British royal family and performed at the Moulin Rouge in Paris. She wished to help and inspir
Published:March 17, 2026Type:UndergraduateValue:$7,166Deadline:March 30, 2026
This bursary is available to new international students commencing an undergraduate or master's by coursework program in School of Engineering, School of Science, or School of Medical and Health Sciences at ECU Joondalup Campus in Semester Two, 2026. The $5,000 bursary is paid in two instalments
Published:March 17, 2026Type:Masters , UndergraduateStudy in:Western AustraliaValue:$5,000Deadline:March 27, 2026
Edith Cowan University (ECU) provides the ideal learning environment for people who want to reach their potential.
Located in Western Australia, our industry-relevant teaching and research, supportive study environment and award-winning facilities enable ECU students to do more than just survive in this world – they thrive in it.
Established in 1991, ECU took the opportunity to reshape the way higher education is delivered in a distinctive and inspiring campus environment.
ECU courses are developed in consultation with industry, and teaching staff have extensive industry experience and networks. It’s why ECU students can expect placement opportunities, fieldwork, practicums and networking events as part of their studies.
This approach has been rewarded with five-star ratings for teaching quality over the past thirteen years, along with consistently high ratings for overall education experience and skills development, as reported in the Good Universities Guide.
ECU’s world-class research strives to make a difference to the community in Western Australia and beyond. ECU focuses on working with our communities, business and government organisations to solve real-world problems.
The University was named after Edith Dircksey Cowan, the first woman to be elected to an Australian Parliament. Her life was dedicated to the belief that education was the key to growth, change and improvement in society.
Her example informs ECU’s values as we pride ourselves in developing capable graduates who lead engaged and productive lives in the communities in which they live and work.
ECU has more than 30,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students. We annually welcome more than 6,000 international students, originating from over 100 countries.
Our eight Schools collectively deliver more than 250 diverse courses across Medical & Health Sciences, Engineering, Education, Arts & Humanities, Business & Law, Nursing & Midwifery, Science and the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts.
Courses are offered on our three campuses – Joondalup and Mount Lawley in metropolitan Perth and the South West Campus at Bunbury, 200km south of the capital city. ECU also offers a comprehensive suite of online study options.
ECU incorporates the world-renowned Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts, the oldest and most popular School of Education in Western Australia, the largest Nursing program in the State, and Kurongkurl Katitjin, our Centre for Australian Indigenous Education and Research.
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