New Colombo Plan Scholarship

The maximum total grant amount for an NCP scholarship is $107,000 (subject to the specific program components and program duration of each scholar).

3-19 months as approved by NCP

Various

February 28, 2025

May 30, 2025

External

The New Colombo Plan (NCP) is an initiative of the Australian Government which aims to strengthen Australia’s regional standing by building a diverse cohort of Australian alumni with deeper Indo-Pacific knowledge, capability and connections.   The NCP Scholarship Program provides scholarships to a diverse cohort of Australian undergraduate students to undertake offshore programs including study, internships, mentorships and language training for up to 19 months in eligible Indo-Pacific host locations.


To be eligible for a NCP Scholarship, and to remain eligible during their scholarship program, an applicant must:

  1. be nominated for the NCP Scholarship Program by CQUniversity
  2. be an Australian citizen
  3. not be a current citizen or permanent resident of their proposed host location(s)
  4. be enrolled in a Bachelor Degree or Bachelor Honours Degree at CQUniversity for the duration of the scholarship 
  5. be between 18 and 30 years of age (inclusive) for non-Indigenous applicants, or between 18 and 35 years of age (inclusive) for Indigenous applicants on 1 January 2026
  6. not be a previous recipient of an NCP scholarship (note: previous NCP mobility grant recipients are eligible to apply for a scholarship), and
  7. not be an employee of the branch of DFAT or the contractor that administers the NCP

Scholars must continue to meet these eligibility requirements during the term of their scholarship.

Please visit the New Colombo Plan Scholarship - Expression of Interest page on the CQUGlobal Portal for more information.

Please visit the New Colombo Plan Scholarship - Expression of Interest page on the CQUGlobal Portal for more information.

Please visit the New Colombo Plan Scholarship - Expression of Interest page on the CQUGlobal Portal for more information.

Please visit the New Colombo Plan Scholarship - Expression of Interest page on the CQUGlobal Portal for more information.

Australian Government - Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade