Edith Cowan University (ECU) is delighted to announce the Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood (O12) Teaching International Scholarship for eligible full-fee paying international students. This scholarship provides a 20% reduction in tuition fees to assist students beginning the Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Teaching (O12) at ECU in Semester Two, 2025 or Semester One, 2026.
To qualify for the Scholarship, applicants must be full-fee paying international students who are not citizens of Australia or New Zealand. They are required to fulfill both the academic and English language entry criteria for the Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Teaching (O12) at Edith Cowan University and start their studies in Semester Two, 2025 or Semester One, 2026 at ECU’s Western Australia campus.
Edith Cowan University (ECU) is a prominent public university in Australia, situated in Western Australia, with campuses located in Joondalup, Mount Lawley, and Bunbury. Recognized for its industry-relevant education and robust student support, ECU offers a diverse array of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various fields including education, health sciences, engineering, business, and the arts. The university is named in honor of Edith Cowan, the first woman elected to an Australian parliament, symbolizing its dedication to equity and empowerment.
Application Deadline: March 06, 2026
Brief Description
University or Organization: Edith Cowan University (ECU)
Department: School of Education
Course Level: Postgraduate Coursework – Graduate Diploma
Award: 20% tuition fee reduction
Access Mode: Online application
Number of Awards: Varies (subject to university discretion)
Nationality: International students
The award can be taken in: Australia
Brief Overview
University or Organization: Edith Cowan University (ECU)
Department: School of Education
Course Level: Postgraduate Coursework – Graduate Diploma
Award: 20% tuition fee reduction
Access Mode: Online application
Number of Awards: Varies (subject to university discretion)
Nationality: International students
The award can be taken in: Australia
Eligibility
Eligible Countries: All nationalities except Australia and New Zealand
Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship is exclusively available for the Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Teaching (O12) provided by ECU.
Admissible Criteria: To qualify, applicants must:
- Be a full-fee paying international student (not an Australian Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident, or New Zealand Citizen)
- Fulfill both academic and English language entry requirements for the course
- Begin the Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Teaching (O12) at ECU in Semester Two, 2025 or Semester One, 2026
- Maintain good financial and academic standing throughout the course
- Not postpone studies for more than one semester without ECU’s approval
- Enroll at ECU’s Western Australia campus only.
Application Process
No separate application is necessary for this scholarship.
Eligible students will be automatically evaluated by the ECU Admissions Office when applying for the course. Successful candidates will receive a Letter of Offer for the course along with a scholarship confirmation letter.
Apply for an ECU course through:
You can also submit your application online via the ECU Online Application Portal.
Any one of ECU’s Authorised Agents
Benefits
20% reduction in tuition fees for the entire duration of the Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Teaching (O12)
Applied automatically on a unit-by-unit basis at each census date
Financial support for high-achieving international students pursuing a teaching career in early childhood education
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