ECU International Scholarships

ECU's international scholarships reward you financially by assisting you in gaining a world-class education. Our scholarships include academic scholarships that provide you with a reduction of up to 20% off your tuition fees, and bursaries that are paid in specific situations.

You can only receive one scholarship at any time, but you can be eligible for both a scholarship and a bursary. Check the terms and conditions to clarify your eligibility.

Applying is easy. Our international academic scholarships are assessed at the same time as we assess your application for a course. If you’ve been successful, our Admissions team will issue a letter relating to your scholarship, as well as a Letter of Offer for your course.

International student scholarships

Scholarships open to international students from selected countries who apply for an ECU course in Semesters 1 or 2 in 2026. Terms and conditions apply.

Find our full scholarship list at Scholarships.

2026 ECU City Campus Welcome Bursary

New students may receive the $5,000 ECU City Campus Welcome Bursary.

This bursary is available to new international students commencing a bachelor's or master's by coursework degree at ECU City in Semester 1 or 2 in 2026. Eligible students must maintain full-time enrolment and meet all terms and conditions.

View the scholarship for full terms and conditions

Scholarships

2026 International Undergraduate Scholarship

This scholarship is open to new international students from selected countries who apply for a bachelor’s degree to study in 2026. It offers a 20% reduction in your tuition fees for the course duration. Please check eligibility guidelines.

2026 International Masters Scholarship

This scholarship is open to new international students from selected countries who apply for selected master’s by coursework to study in 2026. It offers a 20% reduction in your tuition fees for the course duration. Please check eligibility guidelines.

2026 ECU International Excellence Scholarships

Open to new international students from selected countries who can demonstrate a high level of academic achievement in previous studies. Apply for one of the selected bachelor's or master’s degree by coursework to receive a 20% reduction in tuition fees for the whole course.

Bachelor of Science (Nursing) C33 First-Year Scholarship

This scholarship provides a 20% reduction in first-year tuition fees for eligible students commencing the 3-year bachelor’s course at ECU Joondalup or ECU South West to study in 2026.

Bursaries

Bursaries open to international students that relate to specific ECU courses or to address specific financial situations. Terms and conditions apply.

2026 ECU City Campus Welcome Bursary

This bursary of $5,000 AUD is available to new international students commencing a bachelor’s or master's by coursework degree at ECU City in Semester 1 or 2 in 2026. Eligible students must maintain full-time enrolment and meet all terms and conditions.

ECU Sri Lanka Relocation Bursary

This Bursary supports international students who have studied on ECU Sri Lanka Campus and are commencing their studies at ECU Joondalup, ECU Mount Lawley, or ECU South West (Bunbury) in Semester 2, 2025; or Semester 1 and 2, 2026. This one-off bursary provides eligible students with a $2,000 AUD payment. Terms and Conditions apply.

ECU STEM Bursary

$5,000 bursary for new international students commencing a bachelor's or master's by coursework degree in Engineering, Science, or Medical and Health Sciences at ECU Joondalup on Semester 1, 2026. To be eligible, accept offer and pay semester tuition fee by 19 December 2025. Terms and conditions apply.

General scholarship questions

Am I eligible for a scholarship as a higher degree by research student?

No, higher degree by research students (Masters by Research, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)) are not eligible for any of our scholarships or bursaries. You may wish to refer to the opportunities listed on the Scholarship Overview for any existing, higher degree by research scholarships offered by ECU.

How can I apply for a scholarship?

All scholarships are assessed automatically by our Admissions department at the time of you (or your agent) submitting an application to ECU. If you are assessed as eligible for a scholarship and offer, it will be listed on the front page of the ECU offer letter.

I didn't receive a scholarship on my offer letter, why is this?

Only students who meet the exact eligibility criteria will receive a scholarship. Please refer to an individual scholarship’s eligibility criteria for further information on why you may not have received a scholarship.

Can I receive more than one scholarship?

No, you can only receive one scholarship at any time. You can however receive a scholarship plus a bursary at the same time. Any bursaries that are offered will be listed on this scholarship page and have “bursary” in the title.