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Scholarships
ECU scholarships are available to current or prospective students including high academic achievers, indigenous Australians, students from low socio economic backgrounds, students from rural areas and students with disabilities. Each scholarship has its own specific application process, eligibility criteria and value.
Payment amounts and periods also vary from one off awards to ongoing payments at each semester throughout course.
Scholarships are generally paid directly to the student to be used for a variety of expenses associated with university study.
Loans
As a current ECU domestic student you are able to apply for an interest free Student Loan for an amount of $500 to $1500.
These loans are available to assist you with items such as text book purchases, paying for medical expenses, paying outstanding bills for essential services such as power and water, repairs or purchase of essential items such as refrigerators or computers.
For enquiries regarding loans:
Telephone: (61 8) 6304 3636
Facsimile: (61 8) 6304 2088
Email: scholarships@ecu.edu.au
Fees office
For enquiries regarding fees:
Telephone: (61 8) 6304 3535
Facsimile: (61 8) 6304 2088
Email: student.fees@ecu.edu.au
Centrelink
Centrelink will pay two new scholarships to some students in higher education to assist with the costs of studying and living away from home. This includes a:
- Student Start-up Scholarship for some Youth Allowance, ABSTUDY and Austudy Centrelink customers
- Relocation Scholarship for some Youth Allowance and ABSTUDY Centrelink customers who need to live away from home to study
You are not eligible to receive these scholarships if you also receive, or qualify for, a Commonwealth Scholarship or a Student Start-up Scholarship paid by the Department of Veterans' Affairs.
For more information Contact your local Centrelink office.