Edith Cowan University (ECU) 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 $2,000 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.
🗓️ When is the Application Deadline:
March 14, 2026
📌 Tell Me About The Award:
The 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
🌍 Who Can Apply?
International students who:
- Hold a Subclass 500 Student Visa
- Are commencing a full ECU degree for the first time
- Are not receiving other government or industry scholarships
- Will study on-campus at ECU Joondalup, Mount Lawley, or ECU City
- Can provide proof of a U.S. university application or offer
✅ 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
🔢 How Many Awards?
Not specified. Awarded at ECU’s discretion based on eligible applications.
💰 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 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
