New Colombo Plan scholarship

Discover a life-changing scholarship opportunity across the Indo-Pacific

The Australian Government’s New Colombo Plan (NCP) scholarship program offers Australian undergraduate students the opportunity to undertake funded study, language learning and internships across the Indo-Pacific region.

Interested in learning more? Explore information and resources from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), including advice and experiences from previous NCP scholars.

What’s covered?

The average value of an NCP Scholarship is approximately AUD $44,000, with scholarship benefits available up to a maximum value of AUD $107,000.

Successful scholars may receive funding to assist with:

Eligibility criteria

To apply for the NCP Scholarship Program, you must:

• Be an Australian citizen
• Be enrolled in an undergraduate degree at Western Sydney University
• Receive academic credit for the overseas study component
• Meet all eligibility requirements outlined by the Australian Government
• Further eligibility information can be found under the program page.

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Selection process

• Students interested in applying must submit an expression of interest through the Go Global Portal.
• Western Sydney University will forward all eligible expressions of interest to the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). Eligible students will then be invited directly by DFAT to submit a full scholarship application.
• Applications are assessed through a written application process, with shortlisted applicants invited to attend an interview. Final scholarship decisions are made by the Australian Government.

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