by Edith Cowan University (ECU) Australia has launched a timely and compassionate funding initiative, the ECU Travel Bursary 2025–2026, to support international students whose study plans in the United States were disrupted due to student visa processing delays. This one-time bursary is a financial relief designed to ease travel and relocation costs for eligible students beginning their ECU journey in either Semester 2, 2025 or Semester 1, 2026.
About The Award:
The Edith Cowan University (ECU) Travel Bursary offers a one-time AUD $2,000 financial grant to international students whose plans to study in the United States were affected by student visa processing delays. It supports their relocation and travel to Edith Cowan University (ECU), Australia for full-time degree studies starting in Semester 2, 2025 or Semester 1, 2026.
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Which Fields are Eligible?
All undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs offered at ECU.
Type:
Undergraduate, Master’s (Coursework/Research), and PhD
Edith Cowan University Travel Bursary Requirements
Who Can Apply?
To be eligible for this bursary you must:
- International students who that holds a Subclass 500 International Student Visa
- Be commencing a full ECU degree for the first time
- Are not receiving other government or industry scholarships for your studies
- Be enrolled to study on-campus at ECU (Joondalup, Mount Lawley, or ECU City).
- Provide evidence with your course application of either:
- a submitted application to a U.S. education institution, or
- an offer letter from a U.S. education institution
How are Applicants Selected?
Selection is based on meeting all eligibility requirements and submitting valid proof of disrupted U.S. study plans. ECU has full discretion in award decisions.
Which Countries Are Eligible?
All countries except Australia and New Zealand (i.e., all international students who require a Subclass 500 visa).
Where will the Award be Taken?
Edith Cowan University (ECU) campuses in Australia:
- Joondalup
- Mount Lawley
- ECU City
What is the Benefit of the Award?
- One-time AUD $2,000 bursary
- Paid after census date of first semester
- Helps cover travel, relocation, and setup costs
How Many Awards?
Not specified. Awarded at ECU’s discretion based on eligible applications.
How Long Will the Award Last?
This is a one-time payment made in the student’s first semester only.
How to Apply:
- Apply to a full ECU degree starting Semester 2, 2025 or Semester 1, 2026
- Submit proof of a U.S. university application or offer
- Ensure all ECU admission and visa conditions are met
When is the Application Deadline:
- March 14, 2026
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