New Colombo Plan Funding

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 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.