Are you an international student who planned to study in the U.S. but faced student visa delays? Edith Cowan University (ECU) in Australia is offering a one-time AUD $2,000 travel bursary to support your academic journey.
This bursary is available for eligible students starting a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree at ECU in Semester 2, 2025 or Semester 1, 2026.
About the ECU Travel Scholarship
The ECU Travel Bursary is a financial aid initiative aimed at students who:
- Originally intended to study in the United States
- Were impacted by U.S. student visa processing delays
- Are now enrolling in a full on-campus ECU degree program in Australia
This bursary helps ease the cost of travel and relocation for your studies in Australia.
Degree Level
The ECU Travel Scholarship 2026 is open for students undertaking:
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Bachelor’s degrees
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Master’s (Coursework and Research)
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PhD programs
Available Subjects
All academic fields offered at ECU are eligible under this scholarship, including but not limited to:
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Arts & Humanities
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Science & Technology
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Engineering
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Education
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Business & Law
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Health & Medical Sciences
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Creative Industries
Scholarship Benefits
- Value: AUD $2,000
- Purpose: Supports travel and relocation expenses
- Disbursement: Paid after the census date of your first semester
- Mode of Payment: Transferred to a nominated Australian bank account
Eligible Nationalities
This opportunity is open to international students of all nationalities.
(Not available to Australian or New Zealand citizens or permanent residents.)
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the ECU Travel Scholarship 2026, applicants must:
- Be an international student holding a valid Subclass 500 Student Visa
- Be commencing their first full-time degree at ECU in Semester 2, 2025 or Semester 1, 2026
- Study on-campus at ECU (Joondalup, Mount Lawley, or ECU City)
- Not be receiving any other ECU scholarships, government, or industry sponsorships
- Provide one of the following as proof of intent to study in the U.S.:
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A submitted application to a U.S. institution, or
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An offer letter from a U.S. university
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Application Procedure
There is no separate application required for the travel bursary.
Follow these steps:
- Apply for admission to a full ECU degree program
- Submit documentation showing your previous U.S. study intentions
- Enroll and pay tuition by the official deadline
- Remain enrolled full-time past the census date of your first semester
Note: ECU makes all award decisions at its sole discretion.
Important Dates
- Applications Open: 29 May 2025
- Applications Close: 14 March 2026
- Eligible Semesters:
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Semester 2, 2025
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Semester 1, 2026
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Terms and Conditions
- Must maintain full-time enrollment (minimum 60 credit points per semester)
- Must stay enrolled after the census date of the first semester
- AUD $2,000 will be deposited into a nominated Australian bank account
- Students who withdraw or become ineligible may have to repay the bursary
- The bursary cannot be transferred to other institutions, campuses, or courses
- No double funding: Not available to students receiving other ECU financial awards
Final Thoughts
The ECU Travel Scholarship 2026 is a lifeline for international students facing unexpected changes in their study plans. With a generous AUD $2,000 bursary, Edith Cowan University is stepping in to help students make a smooth transition to studying in Australia.
