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Edith Cowan University

Western Australian Premier's University Scholarship

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Any
Disciplines
50000 AUD
Grant
Australia
Location
14 Nov 2026
Application deadline

About

The University is immensely proud to be named in honour of Edith Dircksey Cowan OBE.  

A university named in her honour is a fitting tribute to an inspirational woman with a pioneering spirit who dedicated her life to the belief that education was the key to growth, change and improvement in society.

 

Overview

Scholarship type

Merit based

Number of scholarships to award

Multiple

Grant

$50,000 towards course fees

Scholarship coverage

  • tuition fee reduction

Description

Course tuition fees can change from year to year, but we can give you an estimate of your course costs. Your tuition fees are payable in advance each semester.

Depending on factors like exchange rates, you or your sponsor have the option of paying more than 50% of the total course fee upfront.

Benefits

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 Scholarship recipients will receive a 100% ECU tuition fee scholarship for the remainder of their candidature.

Eligibility

  • Have received a letter of offer for a new enrolment as an onshore international student, undertaking full-time studies in a postgraduate research course (minimum two years). 
  • Have met the criteria to obtain an international student visa for study in Australia, arriving in the State of Western Australia (the State) and commencing studies onshore in Semester 1.
  • Be commencing studies directly in a postgraduate research program and not via a packaged, foundation or English language pathway;
  • Be prepared to decline any other scholarships they may have previously been granted by the University, State or Commonwealth if successful in being awarded a WA Premier's University Scholarship;
  • Be applying to the University as an international fee-paying student;
  • Be a citizen of one of the following countries:
    • Bangladesh
    • Bhutan
    • Brazil
    • China
    • Colombia
    • Hong Kong
    • India
    • Indonesia
    • Japan
    • Kenya
    • Malaysia
    • Nepal
    • The Philippines
    • Oman
    • Republic of Korea (South Korea)
    • Saudi Arabia
    • Singapore
    • Sri Lanka
    • The United Arab Emirates
    • The United Kingdom
    • Vietnam

Scholarship requirements

Disciplines

Any

Locations

Australia

Nationality

20 nationalities

Study experience required

Master

Age

Unknown

Application

Application deadline

14 Nov 2026

You have to complete the application form.

Application is made via the ECU Online Scholarship Application Portal. Access to the portal is available between application opening and closing dates. 

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