New Colombo Plan Funding
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The New Colombo Plan is an Australian Government initiative that helps Australian undergraduate students build their understanding of the Indo-Pacific region. It provides funding for study, language training and internships overseas through two main programs:
New Colombo Plan Scholarship Program
The NCP Scholarship Program supports students with up to $100,000 AUD to study at a university in an eligible Indo-Pacific country for at least one semester. You can also take part in language training and internships while overseas.
How to apply:
- You must apply to be considered one of UQ’s nominees.
- Applications open once a year for programs starting the following calendar year; there is one deadline (usually May/June) for students commencing their studies overseas in either semester 1 or 2.
- Additional eligibility criteria apply, so be sure to check the full details before applying.
New Colombo Plan Mobility Program
The NCP Mobility Grant Program helps cover costs for short-term or semester-based overseas experiences that count towards your degree.\ Key points:
- No additional application is needed; if your UQ application for exchange or short-term study is successful, you’ll automatically be considered.
- Funding is limited and not guaranteed, even if you meet all the criteria.
- Supported experiences and funding availability change each year.
- For the latest details on current opportunities, check the links provided below.
Eligibility for NCP Mobility Grant
To be considered for funding, you must:
- Be an Australian citizen. Applicants cannot hold dual citizenship or residency rights in the country where are studying.
- Be enrolled in an undergraduate program.
- Submit a successful application with both UQ’s Global Experiences team and the host organisation.
- Be approved to receive academic credit for your overseas experience.
- Not have exceeded the maximum number of NCP Mobility Grants allowed.
- Additional eligibility criteria may apply.
Selection Criteria
- Academic performance
- Progression in your degree
- Consideration of other scholarships you may receive for your global experience
Semester-based Mobility Grant
The Semester-based Mobility Grant subsidises the cost of going on exchange for one or two semesters to partners in the Indo-Pacific region.
Short-term Study Mobility Grant
The Short-term Mobility Grant helps off-set the cost of participating in for-credit short-term experiences within the Indo-Pacific region.
Short-term Mobility Grant for Internships
The Short-term Mobility Grant helps off-set the cost of participating in for-credit internship experiences within the Indo-Pacific region.