Edith Cowan University (ECU) is introducing a Visa Application Fee Offset Bursary to assist international non-award students enrolling in 2025. This bursary of AUD $800 is aimed at helping students offset the increased visa application costs.

To qualify for the bursary, applicants must be international students enrolled in eligible non-award programs at Edith Cowan University for the first time in 2025.

Edith Cowan University (ECU) is renowned for its student-centered approach and innovative teaching methods. Named after Edith Cowan, the first woman elected to an Australian Parliament, ECU is dedicated to equality, accessibility, and empowering students to achieve their potential. It offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and research programs across fields like business, health, education, engineering, and the arts. With modern campuses in Joondalup, Mount Lawley, and Bunbury, ECU combines world-class facilities with a supportive learning environment.

Application Deadline: November 14, 2025

Brief Description

• University or Organization: Edith Cowan University (ECU)
• Department: NA
• Course Level: Non-award (Undergraduate and Postgraduate Coursework)
• Award: AUD $800
• Access Mode: Online
• Number of Awards: NA
• Nationality: International students
• The award can be taken in: Australia

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: All international countries
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: This bursary is open to international non-award students studying any subject offered by ECU for a semester or a year in 2025.
• Admissible Criteria:
  To be eligible, applicants must:
  • Be international students studying in one of the following categories:
    • Study Abroad (tailored and direct)
    • Student Exchange
    • Joint Master’s
    • Dual Degree
  • Be studying a minimum of 45 credit points in one of the above categories on-campus for the first time commencing in Semester 1 or Semester 2, 2025.
  • Meet mandatory vaccination and travel requirements set by the Australian and Western Australian Governments.
  • Provide evidence that:
    • The Student Visa was lodged on or after July 1, 2024.
    • $1,600 was paid to the Australian Government for the Student Visa.
    • The Student Visa was subsequently approved.
  • Accept the bursary notification offer within 28 calendar days to receive payment.

How to Apply

There is no formal application process. Eligible students will be identified at week 3 of the teaching period and issued a conditional bursary offer. Students must accept the offer within 28 days. Payment will be made directly to the student’s nominated Australian bank account following eligibility verification at census date.

Benefits

Successful applicants will receive an AUD $800 bursary to help offset the increased visa application costs.

At a Glance

This bursary is aimed at prospective international non-award students (not current ECU students) who will study at ECU for one semester or one year in 2025.

• Eligible students must be enrolled in specific programs, meet vaccination and travel requirements, and provide proof of visa application and payment.
• The AUD $800 bursary will be disbursed after all conditions are met.

Further Information

For inquiries, contact the ECU International Office at [email protected].

Terms and Conditions
Refer to ECU’s official Terms and Conditions for further details.

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