If you planned to study in the U.S. but your plans were disrupted by visa delays, Edith Cowan University (Perth, Australia) offers a one-time Travel Bursary of AUD 2,000 for eligible international students starting a full-time undergraduate, postgraduate coursework, or PhD program at ECU in Semester 2, 2025 or Semester 1, 2026. This financial support aims to help you with travel and relocation costs to begin your academic journey in Australia.
About the Bursary
This Travel Bursary is part of ECU’s commitment to supporting displaced students and is not merit-based. It’s intended for international students who initially planned to study in the U.S. but were unable due to visa processing delays. The award is disbursed after the first semester’s census date into an Australian bank account.
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Who Can Apply?
- Be an international student (non-Australian/New Zealand citizen or permanent resident)
- Hold a valid Subclass 500 student visa for Australia
- Commencing a full-time degree (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD) at ECU for the first time, in Semester 2, 2025 or Semester 1, 2026
- Enrolling on campus at Joondalup, Mount Lawley, or ECU City (not online)
- Provide valid proof of U.S. study intent: an application or offer letter from a U.S. institution
- Not receiving any other government or industry-funded scholarship or ECU bursary
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What the Bursary Covers
- Single payment of AUD 2,000, deposited after census date of your first semester
- Intended to assist with travel, relocation, accommodation setup, and initial living costs in Australia
- Applicable across all fields of study and eligible degree levels at ECU
Why ECU?
Born from ECU’s commitment to global students, this bursary helps turn a disrupted journey into a new opportunity in a welcoming, multicultural university environment. ECU is known for its high student satisfaction, affordable living in Perth, and strong teaching programs across numerous disciplines.
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How to Apply
Simply apply for full-time admission to an eligible ECU degree program for Semester 2 2025 or Semester 1 2026 and submit documented proof of prior U.S. study plans. No separate scholarship application is required—eligible students are automatically considered upon enrollment.
👉 https://www.ecu.edu.au/scholarships/details/2025-and-2026-ecu-travel-bursary-for-displaced-u.s.-bound-students
Conclusion
The ECU Travel Bursary is a timely and compassionate opportunity designed to support international students who have experienced visa delays to study in the U.S.—offering AUD 2,000 to ease relocation costs and help begin their academic journey in Australia with confidence.
Tip
Ensure your proof of intent to study in the U.S.—like an offer letter or application confirmation—is clear and verified during your ECU admission process to meet eligibility requirements.
Begin your Australian academic adventure with essential support from ECU.
