ECU Equity Scholarship (Perth, Australia)

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The ECU Equity Scholarships are intended to assist future and current undergraduate students from designated equity groups, with the costs associated with University study. Applications are sought from students from low socio-economic backgrounds, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander's, people with a disability or ongoing illness, people with significant caring responsibilities and those from rural or regional area of Australia. The scholarship offers payments of $1,500 per semester (pro rata for part time study), for a total of $3,000 per year for the normal duration of your course.

Important dates
Opens: 24-01-2021

Applies to
Domestic Undergraduate Coursework

At a glance
This scholarship is open to individuals who are prospective and current ECU students.

Selection criteria
Selection will be based on demonstrated need and personal circumstances.

How to apply
Application is made via the ECU Online Scholarship Application Portal.

Access to the Portal is available between application opening and closing dates.

Tel: +61863040000 Show Number
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Deadline: 03 Feb 2021
Amount: AUD 3,000 - 3,000
Postal Code: WA 6027

Eligibility

To be eligible for this scholarship you must:

Be an Australian citizen, or be on an Australian permanent humanitarian/resident visa, or be a New Zealand citizen;
Be from one or more equity groups - including but not limited to:
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students;
- Students from rural, regional or remote areas of Australia who have relocated for the purpose of study;
- Students with a registered disability or ongoing medical condition/illness;
- Students with carer responsibilities (in receipt of carers payment through Centrelink); or
- Single parents.
Be able to demonstrate financial hardship;
Be enrolled in an Undergraduate course at ECU;
Be enrolled in a minimum of 30 credit points (usually 2 units);
Not have previously received a full ECU Equity Scholarship; and
If a current student, have maintained an academic status of good standing at the end of each semester (as defined in the ECU handbook).

Providers

Study in Australia Edith Cowan University

About Company

At ECU we are guided by our values of integrity, respect, rational inquiry and personal excellence. Our focus on teaching and research is inspired by engagement and partnerships with those in the many communities we were established to serve. Research at ECU extends knowledge and improves the quality of life for Australians and people across the globe. Our research priorities focus on solving real world problems across social, economic, physical and environmental domains.

Established in 1991, ECU has grown rapidly into a quality university with excellent student satisfaction and internationally recognised research. Students and graduates at ECU are amongst the best in the world, with many fulfilling crucial roles in our society. Their outstanding achievements have been recognised throughout Australia and internationally through awards, grants, scholarships and prizes.

ECU is committed to widening participation and breaking down barriers that restrict entry to education, and we are continuing our work on the enhancement and development of alternative entry pathways to higher education. We are a university that values diversity and this is exemplified by our multicultural student cohort spanning a wide range of ages. We also support gender equality and ECU is advancing this commitment through our membership of the Athena SWAN Charter in Australia.

Edith Cowan University (ECU) provides the ideal learning environment for people who want to reach their potential. Located in Western Australia, our industry-relevant teaching and research, supportive study environment and award-winning facilities enable ECU students to do more than just survive in this world – they thrive in it.

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