Edith Cowan University's 2027 Africa International Scholarship offers eligible South African international students a 20% tuition-fee reduction for the standard duration of an eligible course. Applicants must meet ECU's course, campus and other requirements. Scholarship assessment is automatic when applying for an eligible course; no separate scholarship application is required.
Closing date: 31 December 2027
At a glance
- Sponsor/host: Edith Cowan University
- Opportunity type: International university scholarship
- Who it’s for: South African citizens who are international students and plan to commence an eligible on-campus ECU undergraduate or specified Master by Coursework programme in 2027, subject to the published requirements.
- Study level: Undergraduate and specified Master by Coursework
- Location: Edith Cowan University campuses in Western Australia: Joondalup, City and South West (Bunbury), Australia
- Academic year: 2027
- Closing date: 31 December 2027
- Last verified: 2026-11-06
High-value notes (read this first)
The award is a tuition-fee reduction, not a cash stipend; other costs are not specified as covered.
Recipients must maintain full-time enrolment unless ECU approves otherwise, remain in good academic and financial standing, and keep meeting the scholarship conditions.
The scholarship cannot be deferred to a future intake or calendar year. ECU says successful applicants will be notified in their Letter of Offer.
About the sponsor
Edith Cowan University is an Australian university based in Western Australia, with campuses at Joondalup, in Perth City and in the South West. It offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses across disciplines including arts and humanities, business, engineering, health, science and education. ECU administers the Africa International Scholarship for eligible international students from selected African countries, including South Africa, who commence qualifying study at the university in 2027.
What it covers
20% reduction in tuition fees for the standard duration of an eligible course. It does not cover other costs.
Eligible fields
- ECU Bachelor courses, except the courses and categories excluded on the official page
- Specified Master by Coursework courses in Arts and Humanities, Business and Law, Education, Engineering, Science, Medical and Health Sciences, and Nursing and Midwifery
Eligibility
- Be an international student and not an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, humanitarian visa holder or New Zealand citizen.
- Be a citizen of an eligible country; South Africa is listed.
- Commence an eligible ECU undergraduate or specified Master by Coursework programme in 2027, or undertake an eligible packaged pathway leading to an ECU degree.
- Study on campus at ECU Joondalup, City or South West campus.
- Meet ECU's admission requirements for the selected course and be a full fee-paying, non-sponsored student.
- Not receive a government scholarship or industry sponsorship, or another ECU scholarship unless ECU approves it.
- Meet the continuing scholarship conditions, including full-time enrolment unless otherwise approved, and good academic and financial standing.
Documents to prepare
Not specified in the official notice. Check the official application page for updates.
Closing date
31 December 2027
Common mistakes to avoid
- Assuming South African citizenship alone guarantees eligibility: applicants must also meet ECU's international-student and course requirements.
- Assuming every undergraduate or coursework master's course qualifies. ECU lists course exclusions and limits postgraduate eligibility to specified Master's courses; check the course list on the official page.
- Assuming online study or study at a campus outside the named ECU campuses qualifies; the scholarship is for eligible on-campus study at the listed Western Australian campuses.
- Expecting a separate scholarship application or submitting one instead of applying for an eligible ECU course; assessment is automatic when applying for the course.
- Assuming the scholarship can be deferred or combined with government funding, industry sponsorship or another ECU scholarship; the stated conditions restrict these.
How this opportunity was verified
Verified against Edith Cowan University's official scholarship page on 6 November 2026. The page identifies South Africa as an eligible country and gives the 2027 dates, award terms and application process.
How to apply
- Check that your citizenship, international-student status, intended course and campus meet the scholarship requirements and course list.
- Apply to ECU for an eligible course commencing in 2027. Eligible applicants are automatically assessed for the scholarship when they apply; no separate scholarship application is required.
- Check your Letter of Offer for the scholarship decision and any conditions.
- If offered the scholarship, meet the offer conditions, accept by the stated deadline and pay the required tuition deposit and Overseas Student Health Cover if applicable.