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2027 ECU Success Scholarship

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. Eligible students may receive a tuition fee reduction ranging from 15% to 25%, depending on their stage of study and remaining credit points required to complete their course. All recipients commence the scholarship at the 15% tuition fee reduction, including students admitted with recognition of prior learning or approved credit transfer.


Important dates

Opens: 1-07-2026 Closes: 31-12-2027

Applies to

International Undergraduate Postgraduate Coursework

At a glance

The scholarship provides a tuition fee reduction that increases as eligible students progress through their course.
Eligible students will receive a 15% tuition fee reduction upon commencement of their eligible course at ECU.

The tuition fee reduction will increase to 20% after successful completion of:

  • 120 credit points at ECU for a three-year or four-year Bachelor degree; or
  • 60 credit points at ECU for a two-year Master by Coursework degree.

The tuition fee reduction will increase to 25% after successful completion of:

  • 240 credit points at ECU for a three-year Bachelor degree;
  • 360 credit points at ECU for a four-year Bachelor degree; or
  • 180 credit points at ECU for a two-year Master by Coursework degree.

The course durations above are based on the standard duration of an eligible course and are provided as a guide only. All recipients commence at the 15% scholarship stage, regardless of any recognition of prior learning or approved credit transfer. Progression to a higher scholarship stage is based only on credit points successfully completed at ECU and may be affected by repeated units or other approved changes to the student’s course structure. The scholarship may not be available on all optional or elective units.

Eligibility guidelines

To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must:

  • be an international student (not an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, humanitarian visa holder, or New Zealand citizen);
  • commence an eligible CRICOS registered undergraduate or Master by Coursework program at Edith Cowan University in 2027;
  • be enrolled in a packaged pathway course with an ECU registered pathway partner leading to an eligible ECU degree in 2027;
  • study on campus at ECU Joondalup Campus, ECU City Campus, or ECU South West Campus;
  • meet ECU’s admission requirements for the selected course;
  • be a full fee-paying non-sponsored student;
  • not be a recipient of a government scholarship or industry sponsorship;
  • not be in receipt of another ECU scholarship, unless otherwise approved by ECU.

Courses Included in the ECU Success Scholarship

Undergraduate courses: All ECU Bachelor courses are eligible, except one-year Bachelor (Honours) courses, all courses offered by the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA), and the courses listed below.

Undergraduate courses not eligible for the scholarship

  • Arts and Humanities
    Bachelor of Design (P79); Bachelor of Visual Arts (F23)
  • Education
    Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Studies) (Y42); Bachelor of Education (Primary) (Y41); Bachelor of Education (Secondary) (Y68)
  • Science
    Bachelor of Computer Science (U65); Bachelor of Information Technology (U67); Bachelor of Counter Terrorism Security and Intelligence (Y14); Bachelor of Science (Cybercrime, Security and Intelligence) (W87)
  • Medical and Health Sciences
    Bachelor of Preclinical Foundations of Imaging Science (T78); Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy) (H96); Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Y02); Bachelor of Science (Paramedical Science) (K89)
  • Nursing and Midwifery
    Bachelor of Science (Nursing) (C33); Bachelor of Science (Nursing)/Bachelor of Science (Midwifery) (Y76)

Postgraduate courses: Only the Master by Coursework courses listed below are eligible.

Eligible Master by Coursework courses

  • Arts and Humanities
    Master of Communication (C88); Master of Social Work (Qualifying) (S10)
  • Business and Law
    Master of Business Administration (J52); Master of Business Administration (Education Leadership) (O16); Master of Business Administration Global (L94); Master of Business Analytics (T79); Master of Finance (L98); Master of Human Resource Management (L75); Master of International Hospitality Management (L89); Master of Management Information Systems (L71); Master of Marketing and Innovation Management (L42); Master of Professional Accounting (L97); Master of Project Management (L99); Master of Supply Chain & Logistics Management (I78)
  • Education
    Master of Education (Advanced) (J89); Master of Education (H08)
  • Engineering
    Master of Engineering (I59); Master of Technology (T59)
  • Science
    Master of Computer Science (I45); Master of Cyber Security (L33); Master of Data Science (I97); Master of Environmental Science (J48); Master of Environmental Studies (H22)
  • Medical and Health Sciences
    Master of Nutrition and Dietetics (I49); Master of Public Health (I62)
  • Nursing and Midwifery
    Master of Nursing Studies (J88)

Terms and conditions

Full scholarship terms and conditions
1. The ECU Success Scholarship is awarded at ECU’s sole discretion.
2. The scholarship is provided as a tuition fee reduction and applies only to tuition fees for an eligible course.
3. The scholarship cannot be transferred, refunded, deferred, or exchanged for cash or any other benefit.
4. The scholarship applies only to eligible courses delivered on campus at ECU Joondalup Campus, ECU City Campus, or ECU South West Campus.
5. The scholarship cannot be transferred to another institution or to an ECU delivery location or partner outside Western Australia.
6. The scholarship may be transferred to another eligible ECU course, provided both the original and new course are included in the eligible courses list at the time of transfer.
7. ECU reserves the right to reassess scholarship stage, duration, and ongoing eligibility following any approved course transfer.
8. Scholarship recipients must maintain enrolment as an international full fee-paying non-sponsored student for the duration of the scholarship.
9. Any revised scholarship stage and tuition fee reduction will apply from the next applicable study period following ECU’s assessment that the relevant credit point threshold has been achieved.
10. Progression to a higher scholarship stage is based only on credit points successfully completed at ECU. Credit granted through recognition of prior learning does not count towards scholarship progression.
11. Progression to a higher scholarship stage is subject to successful completion of the required credit points for the applicable scholarship stage.
12. Any revised scholarship stage and tuition fee reduction will apply from the next applicable study period after ECU determines that the required credit points have been successfully completed.
13. Recognition of prior learning or approved credit transfer may reduce the duration and overall value of the scholarship. Depending on the remaining course duration, a recipient may not progress through all scholarship stages.
14. The scholarship does not apply to tuition fees for a unit that is repeated following an unsuccessful attempt. Repeated units do not count towards progression to a higher scholarship stage until successfully completed at ECU.
15. Scholarship recipients must notify ECU of any change in circumstances that may affect their eligibility for, or entitlement to, the scholarship.
16. Scholarship recipients must maintain full-time enrolment unless otherwise approved by ECU.
17. Scholarship recipients must remain in good academic and financial standing with the University throughout the duration of the scholarship.
18. Tuition fees must be paid by the relevant payment deadlines each study period. Failure to do so may result in the scholarship being withdrawn and tuition fees reverting to the full international student tuition fee rate.
19. Failure to accept the Letter of Offer, enrol, or pay tuition fees by the required deadlines may result in the scholarship being withdrawn.
20. Students must comply with all ECU statutes, rules, policies, procedures, and applicable visa requirements.
21. The scholarship may be revoked where a student:

  • provides false or misleading information;
  • no longer meets the scholarship eligibility requirements;
  • breaches scholarship conditions; or
  • fails to maintain enrolment in an eligible course.

22. ECU reserves the right to amend, withdraw, or discontinue the scholarship at any time without prior notice.
23. ECU reserves the right not to award scholarships where there are no suitable applicants.
24. Successful applicants will be notified within their Letter of Offer.

How to apply

Eligible applicants are automatically assessed for the ECU Success Scholarship at the time of applying for an eligible course at ECU. No separate scholarship application is required.
Successful applicants will receive scholarship details in their Letter of Offer.

How to accept this scholarship
To accept the scholarship, recipients must:

  • meet any conditions outlined in the Letter of Offer;
  • accept the Letter of Offer by the relevant deadline;
  • comply with all applicable admission requirements; and
  • pay the required tuition fee deposit and Overseas Student Health Cover (if applicable).

For more information

Questions about this scholarship can be directed to enquiries@ecu.edu.au

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