The Gerald Frank Brown scholarship has been established by the Government of Western Australia 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. For European (inbound) recipients this will be after arriving in Western Australia. For Western Australian (outbound) recipients it will be prior to leaving for Europe.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible Countries: Citizens from Australia and EU countries.
Bachelor and masters degree coursework in any subject offered by the university.
This scholarship is open to individuals who are prospective and current ECU students.
European Students (inbound)
In order to be eligible to apply, you must:
- be a citizen or permanent resident of a country in the European Union;
- be currently enrolled in a full-time course at a tertiary institution in the European Union (EU) which has a formal exchange program with Edith Cowan University;
- have completed at least the first year of a full time course of study at your home institution;
- be committed to studying full-time and on-campus; and
- have been accepted into the Student Exchange Programme or Study Abroad Programme at Edith Cowan University.
Western Australian Students (outbound)
In order to be eligible to apply, you must:
- be an Australian citizen, or an Australian permanent resident;
- be currently enrolled in a full time course at a tertiary institution in Western Australia;
- have completed at least the first year of a full time course of study at your home institution and hold an overall weighted average of 50%+;
- have been accepted into the Student Exchange Programme or Study Abroad Program through Edith Cowan University.
Offered Benefits
The bursary will be awarded worth up to $2,000. For European recipients, this will be after arriving in Western Australia. For Western Australian recipients, it will be prior to leaving for Europe.
Application Process
In order to receive this education award, aspirants are required to be enrolled in the undergraduate and postgraduate degree program at their home institution. After taking confirmation, seekers can apply for the award via the ECU Online application Portal.
You may be asked for a personal statement, letter of motivation, letter of recommendation and a CV.
If you are going to enroll at ECU, then you must have to hold your previous degree certificates with good academic grades.
Aspirants must have to meet the English language requirements for joining the program.
Application is made via the ECU Online Scholarship Application Portal. Access to the Portal is available between application opening and closing dates.
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