New Colombo Plan Scholarship

The New Colombo Plan scholarship gives you the opportunity to live, work and study in the Indo-Pacific region.

The New Colombo Plan (NCP) Scholarship Program is an Australian Government initiative that provides Australian students with funding to study and undertake language training, an internship or a mentorship in one of 40 participating Indo-Pacific locations.

Applications for 2025 are now closed.

Value & benefits

The scholarships offer a generous financial package covering, among other benefits:

  • tuition fees for academic and language study
  • travel and establishment allowances
  • monthly stipend for living costs.

Eligibility

To be considered for the NCP Scholarship, you must:

  • be currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree at Victoria University
  • have completed one year of undergraduate study at the time of departure
  • be aged 18-28 (inclusive) on 1 January 2025
  • be an Australian citizen.

How to apply

To submit a formal application for the NCP Scholarship Program, you must be nominated by VU.

Assessment & selection

You will be assessed by Victoria University and we will nominate our candidates for the scholarship.

We will assess your CV and an application made by video, considering:

  • academic excellence at the tertiary level
  • ability to contribute to NCP strategic objectives and outcomes
  • leadership and engagement in the community
  • adaptability and resilience.