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Funding Opportunities

Destination Australia Cheung Kong Exchange Program (DACKEP)

The Destination Australia Cheung Kong Exchange Program is a joint funding initiative of the Australian Government and the Cheung Kong Group.

In Partnership with the Asia Oceania Five Universities Alliance (AOFUA) this program is offering ECU students an $8,000 grant to study on exchange for semester 2, 2024 at one of the AOFUA partners listed below:

  • Tokyo City University - Tokyo, Japan
  • De La Salle University - Manlla,The Philippines
  • Universiti Teknologi Malaysia - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology - Thammasat, Thailand

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New Colombo Plan Mobility Grants

The New Colombo Plan Mobility Program  is an Australian Government initiative that provides funding to Australian universities to support Australian undergraduate students’ participation in study, internships, mentorships, practicums and research in 40 host locations across the Indo-Pacific region.

Students interested in student exchange may be eligible for a $7,000 grant to support their overseas study.  An additional $1,000 is available to support participation in an internship before, after or during their time at the overseas University. ECU currently have grants available for the following countries:

  • Singapore
  • Japan
  • Malaysia
  • Philippines
  • Taiwan
  • Thailand

Students will need to apply for the exchange place by contacting studyoverseas@ecu.edu.au or though the ECU Student Exchange website.


New Colombo Plan Scholarships

The New Colombo Plan is a signature initiative of the Australian Government which aims to lift knowledge of the Indo-Pacific in Australia by supporting Australian undergraduates to study and undertake Internships in the region. The scholarship provides numerous benefits including a travel allowance, an establishment allowance, and a monthly stipend. Promotion and an ‘Expression of Interest’ form will be available from the ECU scholarship website.

More Information/Website: New Colombo Plan Scholarships and New Colombo Plan Scholarship ECU Website

Opening: Around May each year on ECU Scholarship website

Closing: Around late June each year


For more information or to submit interest on any of the above opportunities please contact international.office@ecu.edu.au

Graduate Research Services Scholarships & Other Learning Abroad Opportunities

ECU Graduate Research Services offer a number of learning abroad opportunities available for research students.

More Information visit: Graduate Research School website or Research Travel Opportunities


Gerald Frank Brown Scholarship

Looking to study in the UK or Europe? The Gerald Frank Brown scholarship has been established by the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation in cooperation with the universities of WA to financially assist high-achieving European students to study in Western Australia through a formal exchange program (inbound). The scholarship funds also provide for Western Australian university students to participate in a student exchange program with universities in the European Economic Community (outbound). The scholarship offers a one-time payment of $2,000.

Opening and Closing Date: Further rounds: TBC


German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD Scholarships Programs)

Details: Various Scholarship opportunities are available for students wishing to study or research in Germany.

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More Information/Website: DAAD Scholarship Program


Onassis Foundation

Details: Scholarships for students wanting to study at postgraduate level or higher in Greece.

In 1995 the Foundation established an annual program of grants and scholarships for research, study and artistic endeavour within Greece. The educational program is intended exclusively for non-Greeks: members of national academies, university professors of all levels, Postgraduate students, PhD holders, post-doctorate researchers and doctoral candidates.

More Information/Website: Onassis Foundation

Applications are open for the 2024/25 scholarships. Closing date: 29 February 2024


IKY – Foreign Nationals Scholarships

Details: The State Scholarships Foundation (IKY), since 1964, grants scholarships for postgraduate or postdoctoral studies in Greece, as well as scholarships for the attendance of the Modern Greek Language and Culture. The programmes for postgraduate/postdoctoral studies are announced in January or February of each year, and the scholarships are offered to nationals (foreigners or of Greek origin).

More Information/Website: Foreign Nationals Scholarship


Fulbright Scholarships

Details: The Australian-American Fulbright Commission promotes and supports educational and cultural exchange between Australia and America. Fulbright Scholarships are available to Australian citizens from all fields to undertake research or postgraduate study in the United States.

A number of scholarships are available depending on your career stage.

More Information/Website: Fulbright Scholarships

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