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New Colombo Plan

Scholar Program

INFORMATION SESSIONS

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Information sessions will run over June - August 2025.
Register your interest and we'll email you once we have set information session dates and times.

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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 to give you leadership, study and internship experience in the Indo-Pacific region.

There are a generous number of places for students to be nominated for this scholarship program.
We encourage students of all study areas and backgrounds to apply.


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Join us to learn more

Program details: 
  • Scholarship value at over A$100,000 (if all components of the program are undertaken)
  • 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.

Students must:

  • be an Australian citizen
  • be enrolled in units at an on-shore campus of an Australian University during the application process and if successful, for the duration of their participation in the program
  • 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)
  • have achieved a minimum academic average of 60%. Please contact Swinburne Abroad if you fall below this
  • have demonstrated involvement in extra-curricular activities in their community
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:
  1. Contact Swinburne Abroad via exchange@swin.edu.au to request an application form
  2. Complete the application form and submit by the deadline.
Swinburne Abroad
Level 2, BA Building (Atrium)
Hawthorn Campus
exchange@swin.edu.au 
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