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Australian Qualification International Scholarships

Edith Cowan University (ECU) is now accepting applications for the 2025 Australian Qualification International Scholarship. This prestigious award offers a 20% reduction in tuition fees for the duration of your course and is open to international students from all nationalities who have previously

To be eligible for the grant, applicants must be international students who have completed or are due to complete an eligible Australian qualification, such as a Study Abroad program, University Foundation program, Australian Senior Secondary Certificate, or an AQF-recognised Certificate, Diploma, Degree, or equivalent study before commencing at ECU. They must meet ECU’s entry requirements, receive and accept an offer for an eligible undergraduate or postgraduate course starting in Semester Two, 2025, and study onshore in Western Australia.

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Edith Cowan University (ECU) is a public university in Western Australia. Named in honor of Edith Dircksey Cowan, the first woman elected to an Australian parliament, ECU is known for its strong focus on industry-relevant teaching and research. The university has three main campuses in Western Australia: Joondalup, Mount Lawley, and Bunbury, and an additional international campus in Sri Lanka. ECU offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and research degrees across eight schools, including the notable Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA).

Application Deadline: August 8, 2026

Brief Description

  • University or Organization: Edith Cowan University (ECU), Australia

  • Department: Various Faculties (as per eligible courses)

  • Course Level: Undergraduate and Postgraduate Coursework

  • Award: 20% tuition fee reduction for the offered duration of the ECU course

  • Access Mode: Online application via ECU Portal or Authorised Agents

  • Number of Awards: NA

  • Nationality: International students (all nationalities except Australian Citizens, Australian Permanent Residents, and New Zealand Citizens)

  • The award can be taken in: Western Australia, Australia

Eligibility

  • Eligible Countries: Open to all international students (excluding Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents, and New Zealand Citizens).

  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship applies to selected undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs across Arts & Humanities, Business & Law, Education, Engineering, Science, Medical & Health Sciences, and Nursing & Midwifery (with some course exclusions).

  • Admissible Criteria:

    • Must have completed, or be due to complete prior to ECU commencement, an eligible Australian qualification/program such as:

      • Study Abroad or Student Exchange program with an Australian university

      • ECU-recognised University Foundation program

      • Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (e.g. WACE, SACE, VCE, HSC, QCE, ACT, SSC, TCE, NTCET)

      • AQF Certificate, Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Associate degree, Undergraduate or Postgraduate qualification from an Australian Registered Training Provider

      • Equivalent of ECU’s 60 credit points from another Australian institution

    • Must meet ECU’s course entry requirements and receive an offer to study an eligible ECU undergraduate or postgraduate course commencing in Semester Two, 2025.

    • Must study onshore at ECU, Western Australia.

    • Must not be in receipt of another ECU international scholarship (e.g., 2025 ECU International Masters Scholarship or International Undergraduate Scholarship).

How to Apply

  • No separate application is required for this scholarship. Students will be automatically assessed by ECU’s Admissions Office upon application for an eligible course.

  • Successful applicants will receive a separate scholarship letter along with their course offer.

  • Applications can be submitted via:

  • You’re invited to apply through any one of ECU’s Authorised Agents.
  • You can also apply online via the ECU Online Application Portal.

To accept the scholarship:

  1. Meet all conditions in the Letter of Offer.

  2. Accept the Letter of Offer and pay the indicative deposit plus Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC).

Benefits

  • Recipients will receive a 20% reduction in tuition fees for the full duration of their eligible ECU course.

  • Applied directly to tuition fees on a unit-by-unit basis at the census date.

  • Provides valuable financial support, making higher education in Australia more accessible for international students.

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