ECU offers innovative and practical courses across a variety of disciplines and we have a vibrant research culture. ECU is a leader in developing alternative entry pathways to higher education.
We have three campuses in Western Australia. Joondalup and Mount Lawley in the Perth metropolitan area and our South West campus in Bunbury, 200km south of the Perth CBD.
ECU provides a variety of services and facilities that go beyond the classroom, with opportunities for personal development and social interaction for students and staff.
We collaborate with all types of businesses, including new start-ups, small to medium enterprises, not-for-profits, community organisations, government and large corporates in the resources sector.
Children's University Edith Cowan aims to inspire students between seven and fourteen to develop confidence and a love of learning through validated activities beyond the school curriculum.
The Inspiring Minds scholarship program are equity scholarships that give students an opportunity to access an education that may otherwise be out of reach.
The Greg Benjamin WAAPA Music Equity Scholarship has been established to support students enrolled in WAAPA’s Bachelor of Music. The Scholarship is aimed to assist students to complete their course who have a passion for Music and are experiencing…
Are you an aspiring secondary school teacher? The Western Australian Department of Education is committed to increasing the number of Aboriginal secondary teachers in public schools. As part of this commitment, the Department is offering two…
The Western Australian Premier’s University Scholarship provides a one-off $50,000 scholarship to an eligible international student to use towards their course fees and other university costs. Upon completion of the WA Premier's University…
The 2024 Executive Dean’s Scholarship is offered to International students who can demonstrate high academic achievement in their previous studies. All applicants who meet the criteria are automatically eligible for this scholarship when they apply…
The International Undergraduate Scholarship is offered to international students from selected countries who are applying for a Bachelor degree at ECU. The scholarship offers a 20 percent reduction in your tuition fees for the duration of your…
The International Undergraduate Merit Scholarship is offered to international students from selected countries who can demonstrate a high level of academic achievement in their previous studies. The scholarship offers a 20 percent reduction in your…
The International Masters Scholarship is offered to international students from selected countries who are applying for select Masters degrees at ECU. The scholarship offers a 20 percent reduction in your tuition fees for the first year of your…
The 2024 International Australian Alumni Scholarship recognises a connection international students have to Australian study. It is open to students from all nationalities who have previously completed an education program in Australia. The…
Nested within the broader scope of Dr Leanda Mason’s EDJI (Equity, Diversity, Justice, and Inclusion based) Ecology research, this transdisciplinary place- based project explores the intersections of queer ecology, non-human entities, and the…
Natural Hazards Research Australia’s Postgraduate Research Scholarship program is now open, to support eligible students undertaking full-time study in a research area that aligns with the Centre’s research themes.
The Executive Dean Elite Engineering Scholarships are awarded to domestic students currently in Year 12 who plan to pursue a full time undergraduate Engineering program at ECU in 2025. This scholarship covers 100% of tuition fees for the duration of …
The International Masters Scholarship 2025 is offered to international students from selected countries who are applying for select Master degrees at ECU. The scholarship offers a 20 percent reduction in your tuition fees for the offered duration of …
The Australian Qualification International Scholarship 2025 recognises a connection international students have to Australian study. It is open to students from all nationalities who have previously completed an Australian education program within…
The International Undergraduate Scholarship 2025 is offered to international students from selected countries who are applying for a Bachelor degree at ECU. The scholarship offers a 20 percent reduction in your tuition fees for the offered duration…
The Forrest Research Foundation is offering two prestigious two-year Fellowships in 2025 to outstanding researchers and practitioners from around the world to conduct paradigm-shifting creative practice and research based at any of Western…
This significant Scholarship opportunity will support an Honours, MSc or equivalent student to help them progress a PhD project which takes steps towards the goal of finding a cure for spinal cord injury.
INPEX SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION (the FOUNDATION) was established as a non-profit organisation in Japan in March 1981 in order to promote mutual understanding, friendship and goodwill between Indonesia and Japan through an exchange of students by means…
This Higher Degree by Research scholarship is to support work in the Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning research field. The successful PhD or Masters by Research candidate will work within ECU's Research Centre for AI and Machine…
The Western Australian Premier’s WACE Bursary (the Bursary) provides successful international Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) graduates with a total payment of $20,000 towards their living, travel and study expenses. The Bursary…
The Dentons Aspire Law Scholarship has kindly been donated by Dentons, the largest global law firm in the world. Dentons are passionate about diversity equity and inclusion and believe in the power of education to transform lives. To honour this…
CSIRO's Industry PhD (iPhD) Program brings together an industry partner, a university and CSIRO to co-develop a four-year industry-focussed PhD project. The shortlisting, selection and recruitment of the PhD student is conducted jointly by…
The Deafness Council, in partnership with Stan Perron Charitable Foundation has offered a Scholarship each year since 2009. The purpose is to provide financial assistance to Deaf/hard of hearing people or groups to assist in developing their…
The Forrest Research Foundation is offering a prestigious scholarship package in 2025 to outstanding researchers from around the world to conduct paradigm-shifting research based at any of Western Australia’s five universities.
Get paid while studying to become a teacher. Exclusive to ECU the High Achieving Teacher Program is an exciting new earn as you learn pathway to a Master of Teaching in either Early Childhood, Primary or Secondary Education. Australia has a shortage …
The purpose of the Western Power Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship is to support and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students undertaking either an Undergraduate Degree, in either their second year or higher, or…
Perth Airport Pty Ltd will be offering a scholarship valued at up to $20,000 to a 1st year Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student undertaking an Undergraduate degree in an eligible course listed below. The Perth Airport Aboriginal and/or…
The Paulette Carson Scholarship was established by the will of Paulette Berthe Carson who died in 2003. Paulette had a love of ballet from childhood and during her life she taught ballet to children of the British royal family and performed at the…
The City of Joondalup Youth Award- Tertiary Education Scholarship is open to second and third year students who wish to have a career in local government and are passionate about their community. The Scholarship is valued at $5000 and also includes…
The Dorothea Swift Nursing scholarships have been generously donated to support Bachelor of Science - Nursing students commencing their first semester of study. The scholarship offers payments of $4,000 per semester (max 6), for a total of $24,000…
Dr Susan Holland (nee Beryl Forte, 1948-2009) advocated life-long learning and based her career on the belief that education is a right for all Australians, regardless of age, gender or cultural background. After working many years in new South…
The ECU Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Scholarships are intended to assist Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students with the costs associated with University study. Applications are sought from Aboriginal and/or Torres…
The D'Arcy Slater Foundation was established after the death of 13 year old D'Arcy Slater at Guildford Grammar School. D'Arcy a strong academic represented GGS in the Maths Olympiad, Chess and was awarded a Distinction in the Westpac…
The ECU Equity Scholarships are intended to assist future and current undergraduate students from designated equity groups, with the costs associated with University study. Applications are sought from students from low socio-economic backgrounds,…
The Inspiring Minds Equity Scholarship Fund is made possible by generous donations from ECU Staff, Alumni and Community. These Scholarships offer a one off payment of $3000 and aims to provide support to current undergraduate students who may have…
The purpose of the Humanitarian scholarship is to assist undergraduate students who are either first generation descendants of a refugee or are refugees themselves. Applicants must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate bachelor degree course at…
The Norman Archibald Percussion Scholarship was established in 2015 to support meritorious classical percussion students enrolled in WAAPA's Bachelor of Music or Bachelor of Music Honours course. The scholarship will provide financial support to …
ECU is offering scholarships valued at up to $20,000 to high performing Year 12 students who have achieved an ATAR of 94 or above and wish to study the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) course in 2025. This scholarship will support your study in…
Nominations are called for the 2024 Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) Bursary available to a female student studying a STEM course in Western Australia at TAFE or University level. Applicants must be Australian Citizens.
Doreen Collyer, was a much loved and respected colleague, mentor and teacher at Edith Cowan University. Her work as Director of Postgraduate Studies and Lecturer with the School of Nursing and Midwifery was well respected and valued. A Scholarship…
These scholarships are designed to support postgraduate students of outstanding research promise undertaking a higher degree by research at ECU. The scholarships are offered on the basis of academic merit and research performance. Successful…
This award was established by the will of Miss Lesley Lillian Graham to reward outstanding secondary student teachers majoring in English. The donated funds are to be used to assist a student studying towards becoming an English Teacher. The Lesley…
The Haselhurst Family Scholarship in Classical Performance has been established to support Classical Performance students enrolled in WAAPA’s Bachelor of Music. The scholarship will provide financial support to students who demonstrate a ‘need’ that …
The Lincoln McCashney Memorial Scholarship is awarded to recognise an Education student who demonstrates the qualities that made the late Lincoln McCashney such an outstanding teacher, educator and mentor to many ECU students, thereby encouraging…
The South West Bachelor of Science Excellence Scholarship is awarded to support the top student, determined by their ATAR results, when they enrol into the M04 Bachelor of Science (majors in Conservation Biology and Environmental Management), at the …
The Bendat Scholarships will recognise a second year Production and Design or Arts Management students who require financial support to complete their course. The scholarship will offer up to $5000 to assist in the costs of living, equipment,…
At the School of Business and Law, our aim is to develop strong, capable leaders who will contribute to the real world. We strive for excellence and as one of our core values, we reward students who uphold these values. In recognition of this,…
Are you an alumni of the School of Science at Edith Cowan University (ECU) intending to study the Master of Environmental Science? You could be eligible for the Master of Environmental Science Alumni Scholarship (Scholarship) that offers a 15%…
The Australian Alumni International Scholarship recognises a connection international students have to Australian study. It is open to students from all nationalities who have previously completed a qualifying education program in Australia. The…
Zonta is a not-for-profit organisation that supports to advance the status of women through service and advocacy. Members are highly diverse with a commitment to make a difference through local and international communities.
The Haselhurst Family Scholarship in Contemporary and Jazz - Vocal has been established to support Bachelor of Music (Contemporary or Jazz Performance) students with a specialisation in Vocal. The scholarship will provide financial support to…
The Executive Dean’s 2020 Master of Engineering Scholarship is offered to Indian and Pakistan students who can demonstrate high academic achievement in their previous studies and are applying for the Master of Engineering (I59). All applicants who…
The Michael Buenen Scholarship for Lighting Design is aimed to support students at WAAPA studying lighting whose talent and ambition may be hampered by their personal financial circumstances.Michael Buenen was a Lighting Technician and Designer…
The Lilith Scholarship, generously donated by the Omari Family, is awarded to a female student enrolled in their final 2 years in the Bachelor of Laws Degree in Semester one 2023 who is experiencing financial hardship. The Scholarship will provide a …
The Hon. David Templeman MLA and Carole Dhu have established a Scholarship which will support 4 students currently enrolled full time in any course at The Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA). Eligible students will either currently …
Destination Australia – an Australian Government initiative have made available 17 scholarships for full time students commencing studies at ECU South West Campus in an eligible Diploma, Bachelor or Postgraduate course in 2024. There are 4…
The Early Acceptance Bursary is offered to all international students who have received an offer to study an undergraduate or postgraduate degree at ECU and will commence onshore in Western Australia in Semester One, 2021. To receive this bursary,…
The Early Acceptance Bursary is offered to all international students who have received an offer to study an undergraduate or postgraduate degree at ECU and will commence onshore in Western Australia in Semester Two, 2021. To receive this bursary,…
The Crow Books and New Edition Scholarships in Aboriginal Performance will support 2 students enrolled in Certificate IV in Aboriginal Performance course at WAAPA. The Scholarship is aimed to assist students to complete their course who have a…
Are you an alumni of the School of Science at Edith Cowan University (ECU) intending to study the Master of Bioinformatics Course? You could be eligible for the Master of Environmental Science Alumni Scholarship (Scholarship) that offers a 15%…
The Sir Frank Ledger Scholarship Fund for Engineering is generously supported by the Sir Frank Ledger Charitable Trust. The purpose of the Scholarship is to assist and encourage commencing students in the School of Engineering who have demonstrated…
The WAAPA Scholarship for Dance has been generously donated to support a first-year student who is enrolled in the CUA51520 – Diploma of Professional Dance (Elite Performance) or Bachelor of Arts (Dance) (excluding 3rd year conversion students)…
The School of Business and Law has a strong partnership with Local Government Professionals WA. This Graduate Certificate in Executive Leadership & Management is a bespoke product with a local government context to support the sector, and in…
The Scholarship will support a student enrolled in Certificate IV in Aboriginal Performance course at WAAPA. The Scholarship is aimed to assist students to complete their course who have a passion for aboriginal performance and are experiencing…
The WAAPA Scholarship for Excellence has been generously donated to provide financial support to a final year WAAPA student studying an Undergraduate Bachelor course. The Scholarship is aimed to assist academic achievers who also require financial…
The D'Arcy Slater Foundation was established after the death of 13 year old D'Arcy Slater at Guildford Grammar School. D'Arcy a strong academic represented GGS in the Maths Olympiad, Chess and was awarded a Distinction in the Westpac…
The Mineral Resources Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship has generously been donated to support an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student at ECU. Eligible students are students undertaking a Bachelor Degree in a course that can …
The Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for the Digital Child is the world’s first research centre dedicated to creating positive digital childhoods for all Australian children with a research focus on children age birth to 8 years of…
ECU’s ATAR High Achievement Scholarship is open to Western Australian year 12 school leavers displaying outstanding academic excellence by achieving an unadjusted ATAR of 90 or above. You will be considered for this scholarship when you select Edith …
ECU’s ATAR Outstanding Achievement Scholarship is open to Western Australian year 12 school leavers displaying outstanding academic excellence by achieving an unadjusted ATAR of 97 or above. You will be considered for this scholarship when you…
The Greg Benjamin WAAPA Music Entrance Scholarship is awarded to an exceptional Piano student in the jazz or classical discipline. Students auditioning in 2024 for a place in the Bachelor of Music course in Piano (jazz or classical) for 2025 will be …
The Edith Cowan College (ECC) Pathway Merit Scholarship is offered to all international students who apply for a Foundation Program or Diploma pathway with ECC, packaged into an undergraduate program by coursework. The scholarship offers high…
The Elevate Program aims to address gender inequities in STEM through fostering more women-led industry-academia collaborations in applied research and business, growing professional skills of women in STEM and propelling women into leadership.
We are currently seeking expressions of interest to undertake doctoral research examining protective and risk factors for mental health concerns in older adults affected by climate change. This PhD scholarship includes a stipend of $33,000 per annum …
Wood and Carey Group First Nations Scholarship has been generously donated to support an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander student studying a fulltime Bachelor or Postgrad course (excludes PG by research) within either the School of…
The New Colombo Plan is a signature initiative of the Australian Government which aims to lift knowledge of the Indo-Pacific in Australia by supporting Australian undergraduates to study up to one academic year and undertake Internships in the…
The Aspen Medical Foundation Scholarship has been generously donated to support a Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander student studying full time in a Bachelor course in the areas of Nursing, Paramedical Science or Psychology. The $10,000…
The Greg Benjamin WAPPA Music Excellence Scholarship is awarded to an exceptional Piano student in the jazz or classical discipline. Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Music course in Piano (jazz or classical) will automatically be considered for…
The Order of Australia Association Foundation Scholarships have been established to recognise, celebrate and encourage outstanding young Australian citizens to realise their potential to be leaders in tomorrow’s community. The purpose of the…
The Bendat Family Foundation Equity Scholarships Program invests in our future nurses, teachers and social workers who aspire to lead positive change and give back to the Western Australian community. Established to widen participation and break…
The WA Women's Society of Fine Arts and Crafts Equity Scholarship will be offered to an ECU female student who is commencing her 2nd year of either a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Education (Secondary) with a Major or Minor in Visual Arts.…
The University of Lucerne’s International Relations Office offers one partial scholarship, worth 2,500 Swiss Francs relating to costs incurred during one semester of study in the year 2024. The Scholarship should be used towards the cost of travel,…
Generously donated by Jamelia Gubgub, former WAAPA student and dancer with WA Ballet, and her husband, David Wallace, the scholarship aims to encourage and support a male classical ballet student with outstanding potential. Male students auditioning …
The Centre for Precision Health (CPH) is seeking Masters by Research candidates to undertake research in the Centre. The scholarship includes a stipend of $6,000 per annum paid in two instalments each year for a maximum of two years full-time.
Embark on a groundbreaking PhD journey exploring the intersection of wellbeing, writing communities, and podcast studies through the lens of Shut Up & Write! (SUAW). This innovative research project delves into SUAW as a transformative…
Commonwealth Teaching Scholarships support new undergraduate and postgraduate teaching students to meet the costs of their study in exchange for teaching in government schools or government-run early learning settings for a period of time after…
The Russell Woolf Broadcasting Scholarship has been generously donated in memory of Russell Woolf. Russell Woolf was a highly recognised ABC journalist who graduated from Edith Cowan University in 1994 with an Associate Diploma of Performing Arts…
This Master thesis will investigate the physiological drivers that influence seagrass capacity to cope with ocean warming in Western Australia. The outcomes will improve our understanding of how future rising temperatures will impact Western…
This PhD project will investigate community level responses to urban natural resource management practices in three key invertebrate groups; pollinators, decomposers and predators. The work will be conducted across the Perth metropolitan area, with…
This PhD project will investigate the evolutionary and ecological drivers of geographic range size variation in coral reef fishes. It is funded by the Vice Chancellor’s Research Fellowship PhD and the outcomes will provide fundamental insights about …
This scholarship is open to students studying the Graduate Certificate of Leadership in Mining Workplace Safety (S11). It is aimed at advancing post-graduate education in the mining sector in the areas of Mental Awareness, Respect and Safety.…
The Disorders of Mineralisation Group within the Nutrition & Health Innovation Research Institute (NHIRI) at Edith Cowan University, Perth, Western Australia is looking for individuals interested in pursuing full-time PhDs under the supervision…
This PhD project is for an artist scholar to investigate creative practice-led responses to climate change as part of a multi-year Vice Chancellor Research Fellowship project titled Staging Weather. The successful PhD candidate will work both…
The ECU Sri Lanka Undergraduate Scholarship is offered to students who commence studies at the ECU Sri Lanka campus and select ECU undergraduate courses in 2024. The scholarship scheme offers a 30% reduction in tuition fees for ECU units undertaken…
The Centre for Research in Aged Care, School of Nursing and Midwifery is offering a unique opportunity in Mobile Digital Technology and Aged care. This research initiative, bridging the gap between computing, technology, and nursing practice, will…
The Corporeal Health Scholarship has been generously donated to support a student enrolled in a Bachelor Degree within the School of Medical and Health Sciences or studying a Bachelor Degree in Psychology who went to High School in a remote or…
The Baidam Solutions and Tenable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander STEM Scholarship has been generously donated to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students studying a STEM related Bachelor Course at ECU. The Scholarship will be…
The Fiona Lavelle and Tinesh Tamilkodi Memorial Scholarship, generously supported by St John WA will be offered in 2025. One scholarship valued at $20,000 will be open to applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students undertaking…
The Bilya Boorn Scholarship was established in 2024 and is a joint initiative of a number of major WA commercial law firms to provide scholarships for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to study law at a Western Australian university. A…
The Centre for Nursing, Midwifery and Health Care Outcomes is excited to offer a PhD scholarship for the project "Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes: Immediate and Long-Term Morbidity - A Life Course Approach", under the VC Research Fellowship.…
Our Food Environments Team, situated within ECU’s Nutrition & Health Innovation Research Institute, is at the forefront of pioneering research aimed at understanding the influence of community environments on dietary habits and the risk of…
These scholarships are designed to support postgraduate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students of outstanding research promise undertaking a higher degree by research at ECU. The scholarships are offered on the basis of academic merit and…
The Tertiary Access Payment (TAP) is a one off payment of up to $5,000. It’s to help eligible students with the cost of moving to study. This is for study after you’ve finished year 12 or equivalent.
The Forrest Research Foundation is offering up to five prestigious three-year postdoctoral Fellowships in 2025 to outstanding researchers from around the world to conduct paradigm-shifting research based at any of Western Australia’s five…
The Clare Burton Memorial Scholarship was established to honour and continue the work of Dr Clare Burton, a leading researcher, public sector administrator, academic, consultant and writer on employment equity. The gift aims to helps students…
Australia has some of the highest rates of ACL reconstructions in the world with projections tipped to exponentially rise over the next decade. ACL injuries result in individual and societal burdens. The individual will be unlikely to fully return…
The Future Teachers Scholarship Fund is designed to provide direct financial support to students of Education during their final year professional experience placement. During this full-time compulsory professional experience placement students…
The WAAPA Shining Lights Scholarships, generously funded by the WAAPA community, help to support the future of emerging artists by supporting them through their financial hardship. Awarded to the brightest students, this scholarship helps our…
The Future Nurses Scholarship Fund is designed to provide direct financial support to students of Nursing and Nursing Midwifery during their final year professional experience placement. During this full-time compulsory professional experience…