Edith Cowan University (ECU) is pleased to announce the Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood (O12) Teaching International Scholarship for eligible full-fee paying international students. This scholarship offers a 20% reduction in tuition fees to support students commencing the Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Teaching (O12) at ECU in Semester Two, 2025 or Semester One, 2026.

To be eligible for the Scholarship, applicants must be full-fee paying international students who are not Australian or New Zealand citizens. They must meet both the academic and English language entry requirements for the Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Teaching (O12) at Edith Cowan University and commence their studies in Semester Two, 2025 or Semester One, 2026 at ECU’s Western Australia campus.

Edith Cowan University (ECU) is a leading Australian public university located in Western Australia, with campuses in Joondalup, Mount Lawley, and Bunbury. Renowned for its industry-relevant teaching and strong student support, ECU offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across disciplines such as education, health sciences, engineering, business, and the arts. The university is named after Edith Cowan, the first woman elected to an Australian parliament, reflecting its commitment to equity and empowerment.

Application Deadline: March 06, 2026

Brief Description

• University or Organization: Edith Cowan University (ECU)

• Department: School of Education

• Course Level: Postgraduate Coursework – Graduate Diploma

• Award: 20% tuition fee reduction

• Access Mode: Online application

• Number of Awards: Varies (subject to university discretion)

• Nationality: International students

• The award can be taken in: Australia

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: All nationalities except Australia and New Zealand

• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship is only applicable to the Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Teaching (O12) offered by ECU.

• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must:
  • Be a full-fee paying international student (not an Australian Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident, or New Zealand Citizen)
  • Meet both academic and English language entry requirements for the course
  • Commence the Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Teaching (O12) at ECU in Semester Two, 2025 or Semester One, 2026
  • Remain in good financial and academic standing throughout the course
  • Not defer studies for more than one semester without ECU’s approval
  • Study at ECU’s Western Australia campus only.

How to Apply

No separate application is required for this scholarship.
Eligible students will be automatically assessed by the ECU Admissions Office when applying for the course. Successful applicants will receive a Letter of Offer for the course along with a scholarship confirmation letter.

• Apply for an ECU course via:
• You can also apply online via the ECU Online Application Portal.
• Any one of ECU’s Authorised Agents

Benefits

• 20% reduction in tuition fees for the duration of the Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Teaching (O12)

• Applied automatically on a unit-by-unit basis at each census date

• Financial support for high-achieving international students seeking a teaching career in early childhood education

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