Semester 2, 2022 International Accommodation Bursary - South West

The scholarships are open to:

• future international students applying for on-campus accommodation at ECU South West (Bunbury) Student Village in Semester 2, 2022. Students must accept their course offer between 26 May 2021 – 7 August 2022.
• continuing international students who:
  • commenced their studies online in the relevant academic teaching periods, between 20 July 2020 and 20 February 2022, due to COVID-19 travel restrictions;
  • have remained continuously enrolled (in at least one unit) during the relevant teaching periods while offshore;
  • will be continuing their studies on-campus for the first time, at ECU Bunbury in Semester 2, 2022;
  • Current students changing campuses from ECU Mount Lawley or Perth to ECU Bunbury are not eligible for this scholarship.
• Recipients will receive financial assistance of a 100% reduction in on-campus accommodation fees for 22 weeks in a shared 5/6 bedroom apartment (Security deposit cost to be covered by student).
• This bursary is available to 3 recipients and will be awarded on a first come, first served basis.

To be eligible to apply for this bursary you must:

• be an international student (not an Australian Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident, or New Zealand Citizen);
• be studying one of the eligible undergraduate programs on-campusfor the first time, at ECU South-West Campus in Semester 2, 2022. Eligible programs include: Bachelor of Health Science K97 , Bachelor of Science M04 (Conservation Biology and Environmental Management). , Bachelor of Education (Secondary) Y68 , Bachelor of Social Work K41;
• new future students - must have accepted their offer between 26 May 2021 - 7 August 2022, to study at ECU Bunbury in Semester 2, 2022;
• continuing students
  • Must have commenced their studies online between the academic teaching periods of 20 July 2020 – 21 February 2022 due to COVID-19;
  • Be studying on-campus for the first time in Semester 2, 2022;
  • Proof of valid Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) or offshore status may be required at time of application.
• be able to sign a 22-week contract with the South-West Campus ECU Village for a 5- or 6-bedroom shared apartment;
• at all relevant times meet the entry and ongoing accommodation requirements of the ECU South West Village; and
• not receive a government scholarship or industry sponsorship for your studies.

To receive this scholarship the following ongoing conditions apply.

• The recipient must continue to meet the eligibility guidelines and these terms and conditions at the time of applying and throughout Semester 2, 2022.
• The recipient must be enrolled to study in 60 credit points in Semester 2, 2022.
• The recipient must be in continuous good standing academically and financially.
• Students are responsible for meeting travel and vaccination requirements set by the Australian and Western Australian Government, please see further at https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/travel-restrictions
• Students will also need to be aware of their obligations regarding complying with the Western Australian government safe transition plan:  https://www.wa.gov.au/government/announcements/was-safe-transition-plan , including any travel restrictions.
• ECU may, in its absolute discretion, cancel the bursary if the recipient does not enrol in their units of study or pay their tuition fees by the relevant date(s) published by ECU.
• The recipient will become ineligible for the bursary if at any time they cease to be a resident at ECU Student Village South West (Bunbury) Campus.
• The recipient may become ineligible for the bursary if they receive a government scholarship or industry sponsorship or another grant during the term of the bursary. Ongoing eligibility for the bursary in these circumstances is at ECU’s absolute discretion.
• The recipient must comply with ECU’s statutes, rules, by-laws, policies, procedures or other similar instruments, and with all applicable visa requirements.
• The recipient agrees to promptly notify ECU of any change of circumstances that my affect their ongoing eligibility.
• The bursary includes accommodation for one bedroom and shared amenities in a 6-bedroom apartment at the ECU Student Village South West (Bunbury) Campus.
• The bursary will be paid directly to the village operator and is not redeemable for cash or student credit. The student will be required to reimburse ECU for any unused portion of the bursary, including where the student becomes ineligible, or the bursary is cancelled in accordance with these terms.

All bursaries are awarded at ECU’s discretion. ECU reserves the right to revoke the bursary at any stage if a student is found to have provided information that is false or misleading, or the recipient does not comply with the ongoing conditions of the bursary. In these circumstances, ECU may require any amounts paid to the recipient to be refunded to ECU.

ECU reserves the right to decline to award bursaries if, in its opinion, there are no suitable applicants. This bursary may be withdrawn from offering by ECU at any time without notice.

The Semester 2, 2022 International Accommodation Bursary - South West, will be awarded on a first come, first serve basis to the first 3 eligible applicants. Proof of valid Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) or offshore status may be required at time of application.

To apply, email [email protected] to request an application form.

ECU encourages applicants to contact ECU Student Village South West at [email protected] to confirm room availability before accepting their offer.

For students who have accepted an offer to study at ECU, accommodation can be booked by visiting the ECU Village website.

You’re invited to apply through any one of ECU’s Authorised Agents .

You can also apply online via the ECU Online Application Portal

Questions about this scholarship can be directed to:

[email protected]