Financial assistance
There is a range of funding sources that you may be eligible for to assist you going on exchange. The scholarships/grants listed in the table below do not need to be applied for. If you are applying for exchange to a particular country or partner where funding is available you will be automatically considered.
| Country | Partner Institution | Funding type | Amount | No. of grants | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any | Any | Faculty Travel Grant |
$2,500 |
3 |
|
| Austria | Upper Austria University of Applied Sciences (UAUAS) | Partner Subsidy | Free accommodation + 750 Euro allowance | 1 or 2 per semester |
|
| Canada | Any | DEEWR Endeavour Award | $20,000 to be split amongst eligible applicants | Approx 10 |
|
| China | Any | DEEWR Endeavour Award + ECU funding | Up to $6000 each | Approx 3 |
|
| France | Amiens Picardie School of Management, France | Partner Subsidy | 3,200 Euro – may be split between two students | 1 or 2 |
|
| France | INSEEC Business and Communications Schools, France | Partner Subsidy | Free accommodation + 750 Euro allowance | 1-2 per semester |
|
| Germany | Karlsruhe University of Education | Baden Württemberg Scholarship | Approx 400 Euro/month | 1-2 per year |
|
| Germany | University of Ulm | Baden Württemberg Scholarship | Approx 300 Euro/month | 1-2 per year |
|
| Germany | Weingarten University of Education, Germany | Partner Subsidy | 550 Euro/month | 1 per year |
|
| Japan | Any | DEEWR Endeavour Award | $5,000 | 5 |
|
| Sweden | Jönköping University | Partner Subsidy | $1,000 | 2 per year |
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| United States of America | Any | DEEWR Endeavour Award | $25,000 to be split amongst eligible applicants | Approx 12 |
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Please not that the above information is subject to change without notice. We recommend that you contact the Study Abroad & Exchange Office for more information.
Austudy/Youth Allowance
If you currently receive this benefit, you will continue to do so while you are away. You may also be eligible for Rental Assistance so make sure you enquire at Centrelink before leaving.
OS-HELP Loans
If you are an undergraduate student and an Australian citizen (or on a permanent humanitarian visa) you can also apply for an OS-HELP loan. To be eligible you must have one full-time semester to complete at ECU on return from exchange. Applications are made through ECU’s Study Abroad and Exchange Office. Download the OS-HELP application.