Are you an international student affected by U.S. student visa delays? Edith Cowan University (ECU) in Australia is offering a one-time $2,000 ECU Travel Bursary to support eligible students who planned to study in the United States but are now enrolling at ECU. This opportunity is open to students starting a full ECU degree program in Semester 2, 2025 or Semester 1, 2026.

If you’re seeking alternative study destinations and funding for travel and relocation, ECU provides a supportive solution for your academic future in Australia.

Degree Level

Edith Cowan University (ECU) Australia Travel Scholarship 2026 is available to undertake Bachelor, Masters, PhD level programs at Edith Cowan University.

Available Subjects

Following subjects are available to study under this scholarship program.

• All Subjects

Benefits

The ECU Travel Bursary 2025–2026 is a financial support program valued at AUD $2,000, aimed at new international students who:

1. Originally planned to study in the U.S.
2. Were impacted by student visa processing delays
3. Choose to commence a full-time degree at ECU in Australia

The bursary helps cover travel and relocation expenses and is paid after the census date of the student’s first semester.

Eligible Nationalities

Open to international students of all nationalities.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible, applicants must:

1. Be an international student (not an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident)
2. Hold a valid Subclass 500 International Student Visa
3. Be commencing a Bachelor, Master (Coursework or Research), or PhD for the first time in Semester 2, 2025 or Semester 1, 2026
4. Be studying on-campus at ECU (Joondalup, Mount Lawley, or ECU City campus)
5. Not be receiving any government scholarship or industry sponsorship
6. Provide evidence of either:

a- A submitted application to a U.S. institution, or

b- An offer letter from a U.S. university

Application Procedure

There is no separate application process for this bursary. Students should:

1. Apply for admission to a full ECU degree program
2. Provide required documentation demonstrating intention to study in the U.S.
3. Enroll and pay tuition by ECU’s deadline
4. Remain eligible and enrolled full-time beyond the census date

All decisions are made at ECU’s sole discretion.

Key Dates

1. Applications Open: 29 May 2025
2. Applications Close: 14 March 2026

Terms and Conditions

1. The student must remain enrolled full-time (minimum 60 credit points per semester)
2. Must stay enrolled post-census date of the first semester
3. The $2,000 payment will be deposited to a nominated Australian bank account
4. Students who withdraw, become ineligible, or fail to meet conditions may need to repay the bursary
5. Cannot be transferred to other universities, campuses, or courses
6. No double funding – the bursary is not available to students receiving any other ECU scholarships or bursaries

Why Choose Edith Cowan University?

1. Ranked among the top young universities in the world
2. Located in Perth, one of Australia’s most livable and affordable cities
3. Offers globally recognized degrees in business, IT, engineering, health sciences, and more
4. Home to a vibrant, multicultural student community