ECU Higher Degree by Research Scholarships for International Students
ECU Higher Degree by Research Scholarships for International Students

Masters / MS / PhD / Integrated PhD Fully Funded Scholarships 

2024 / 2025 Scholarships in Australia

ECU Higher Degree by Research Scholarships for International Students 2025

Edith Cowan University (ECU) is offering higher degree Research Scholarships for international students. This scholarship scheme is both prestigious and highly competitive. ECU higher degree by research scholarships are offered each year for tenure at Edith Cowan University. The main vision is to support postgraduate students with extraordinary research skills to undertake research degree at ECU. The scholarship applications are assessed based on academic merit and research performance.

Fields of Study / Subjects

Applicants can choose any field of study (for their master’s / PhD degree program) from the list of programs being offered by the Edith Cowan university. The following programs are:

  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People Culture, Education and Health
  • Business and Society
  • Communications and Creative Arts
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Environment and Sustainability
  • Health and Wellness
  • Information and Communications Technology
  • Law and Justice
  • Security
  • Social and Community

Other latest Scholarships in Australia are also offered for different degrees and subjects all over the Australia.

Numbers of Scholarships

Many numbers of scholarships are offered annually to the international students to study in master’s or PhD research degree programs.

Duration of Scholarships

02 years for master’s and 03 years for PhD research degree program.

Scholarships Description / Details

ECU Higher Degree by Research Scholarships for international students provide many grants for the applicants, these following grants are:

  • Stipend of $28,420 paid per year to cover:
    • Living allowance
    • Tuition fees
  • Relocation allowance
  • Overseas Students health cover

Eligibility Criteria

In order to be considered for ECU Higher Degree by Research Scholarships for international students, applicants must fulfil the following criteria:

  • Four-year degree (e.g. Engineering or Law)
  • Three-year degree and one of the following: Honours year, one year of a higher degree, one year of a master’s preliminary or other qualifying program and Postgraduate diploma.
  • Completed a bachelor’s Degree with First Class Honours or be regarded by the ECU as having an equivalent level of attainment.
  • Must have their course application for study in the PhD or Master by research program approved by ECU before being considered for an offer of a scholarship. Where an offer of a place in the course is conditional, an applicant is normally not eligible for scholarship consideration until that condition has been met.
  • The intention to undertake study in a course and research topic within one of the University’s areas of research activity.
  • Meet international student visa requirements as specified by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship, including the requirement to purchase and maintain a standard Overseas Student Health Cover policy approved by the Department of Health and Ageing.
  • Meet all University admission requirements, including English proficiency, and be made an unconditional offer of a place in a higher degree by research (either a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Master by research).
  • Not currently be receiving a scholarship provided by the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID)or have completed an AusAID scholarship within the last two years.

How to Apply / Download Scholarships Form / Documents Required

Applicants can apply for this scholarship, must follow some steps:

  • Applicants are required to submit an online application via the Online Application System.
  • Carefully complete all the required sections within the application.
  • Required Documents
    • Outline of research topic.
    • Information on their research publications or research grants candidates have received, document your Research Experience.
    • Academic Referees to support their scholarship application, using the PG Academic Referee Report.
    • Attached copies of all the qualifications and academic transcripts, including proof of English competency (if applicable).
    • Attached documentation translating any non-English academic qualifications or research output into English (if applicable).
    • Provide a separate list of publications in the format specified and attached all the required verification documents.
    • Attach CV or Resume.

Contact us

  • Edith Cowan University
  • 270 Joondalup Drive
  • Joondalup WA 6027
  • Australia
  •  Telephone:
    • Within Australia: 134 ECU (134 328)
    • Outside Australia: (61 8) 6304 0000
  • Email: enquiries@ecu.edu.au

Last Date to Apply / Deadline: June, 2025

Official Website

Visit official website to get further details about the ECU Higher Degree by Research Scholarships for international students.

http://www.ecu.edu.au/scholarships/details/ecu-hdr-scholarship