International students planning to begin their bachelor’s studies in Australia now have a solid funding opportunity to reduce tuition costs. The International Undergraduate Scholarship 2026 at Edith Cowan University (ECU) is officially open for applicants from a wide range of countries who are seeking admission into undergraduate programs starting in 2026.
This scholarship is designed to make Australian higher education more accessible and affordable for international students by offering a direct tuition fee reduction for the entire duration of the course. Students enrolling in Semester One or Semester Two of 2026 can benefit from this funding support if they secure admission to ECU and meet the eligibility criteria.
With automatic assessment upon admission and a straightforward process, the scholarship removes unnecessary barriers and allows students to focus on securing their place in a top Australian university while reducing overall study costs.
Scholarship Benefits and What It Offers?
This tuition support scheme is structured to ease financial pressure and help international students pursue undergraduate studies in Australia with confidence. Successful recipients receive:
- 20 percent reduction in tuition fees for the entire duration of the undergraduate program
- Applicable for full-time Bachelor degree programs commencing in 2026
- Valid across ECU campuses including Joondalup, Mount Lawley, ECU City Campus and South West (Bunbury)
- Automatic scholarship assessment with no separate application required
- Possibility to package the undergraduate course with ELICOS or pathway programs via registered partners
- Scholarship applied directly to tuition fees at relevant census dates
The number of awards available is not fixed and will be offered at ECU’s discretion based on eligible applicants.
Eligibility Requirements for Applicants
The scholarship is open to international undergraduate applicants who meet ECU’s admission and nationality requirements. To qualify, applicants must:
- Be a citizen of one of the eligible countries listed by ECU
- Be classified as an international student (not an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or New Zealand citizen)
- Receive an offer, conditional offer, or packaged pathway offer from ECU for 2026
- Meet ECU’s academic and English entry requirements for the chosen undergraduate course
- Commence studies onshore in Western Australia in Semester One or Semester Two 2026
- Enroll in an eligible CRICOS-registered undergraduate degree
- Maintain full-time enrolment and good academic standing during the scholarship period
- Not be a recipient of the ECU 2026 Australian Qualification International Scholarship
Some specific undergraduate programs are excluded from this scholarship, particularly in performing arts, nursing, education, and select specialized fields.
Apply: https://www.ecu.edu.au/scholarships/details/2026-international-undergraduate-scholarship
Application Deadline
The last date to apply for the International Undergraduate Scholarship 2026 at Edith Cowan University is 8 August 2026. Applications for eligible undergraduate admission and automatic scholarship consideration must be completed before this closing date for students intending to begin studies in Semester One or Semester Two 2026.