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New Colombo Plan
Scholar Program
INFORMATION SESSIONS
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Register your interest and we'll be in touch soon.

Applications for the 2025 NCP Scholar Program are now open. Please register to attend the information session to find out more about the program, eligibility requirements and how to apply.

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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.

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.
  • have achieved a minimum 70 per cent graded average or equivalent for their undergraduate course at the time of application.
  • not be a previous recipient of a New Colombo Plan Scholarship.


Meet the eligibility criteria? 
Keep reading to see what you'll learn in the information session...
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  Join us to learn more...  
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Register your interest and we'll be in touch about the next information session date soon.
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
  • 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 dbednarski@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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