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New Colombo Plan

Scholar Program

INFORMATION SESSIONS

Information sessions will run during May / June once the 2026 Program Guidelines are released by the Australian Government.
Register your interest to be kept up to date with information session details.

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In this information session you'll learn all about the prestigious New Colombo Plan Scholarship program. This is a fully funded program designed for high-achieving students, giving you study and internship experience in the Indo-Pacific region.

There are a possible 15 scholarship places available for Swinburne students.

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Join us to learn more

Program details:

Scholarship value at up to A$70,000

Choose from one of 40 countries in the Indo-Pacific region
Live and study in the world’s most dynamic region
Build professional networks
Engage in cross-cultural communication and study
Academic and language tuition covering up to $20,000
Monthly stipend for living expenses ($2,500 per month)
Travel allowance of $2,500
Insurance, case manager support and more

Interested? Review the eligibility criteria below and get ready to register for an information session:

be an Australian citizen.

be enrolled in units at an on-shore campus of an Australian University during the application process.
be between 18 and 30 years (inclusive) for non-Indigenous Applicants, and between 18 and 35 years (inclusive) for Indigenous Applicants.
be undertaking a Bachelor Degree or Bachelor Honours Degree when the Scholarship Program commences.
not be a previous recipient of a New Colombo Plan Scholarship (NCP Mobility Grants are ok).

Meet the eligibility criteria?
Keep reading to see what you'll learn in the information session...

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In this webinar you will learn:

What is the New Colombo Plan Scholarship Program?
How do I apply?
How does it work with my Swinburne course?
How can I put forward a high quality application?
How many Swinburne students are eligible?
Plus time for questions

Ready to apply?

You've watched the information session and you are ready to apply, here's the next steps:

Contact Swinburne Abroad via exchange@swin.edu.au to request an application form
Complete the application form and submit by the deadline.

Swinburne Abroad
Level 2, BA Building (Atrium)
Hawthorn Campus
exchange@swin.edu.au