Are you interested in studying abroad in Indo-Pacific regions in 2026?
Do you have passion to lead and serve the community?
Have you developed your resilience and adaptability through your experience?
Are you interested in building and deepening relationship between Australia and surrounding Indo-Pacific regions?
If you answer yes to these questions, we encourage you to express your interest for the prestigious New Colombo Plan scholarship.
About the scholarship
The New Colombo Plan (NCP) is an initiative of the Australian Government which aims to lift knowledge of the Indo-Pacific in Australia and strengthen our people-to-people and institutional relationships, through study, language training and work placement undertaken by Australian undergraduate students in the region.
What is included?
Unparalleled opportunities for selected students to undertake long term study and work experience in the Indo-Pacific region. NCP Scholars will be supported by generous scholarship benefits and a dedicated case manager throughout their program. Benefits include:
- Travel allowance $3,000 (one-off)
- Establishment allowance $3,000 (one-off)
- Monthly scholarship allowance up to $3,000
- Mental health allowance up to $1,000
- Health and travel insurance
- Dedicated case manager
- Language training allowance up to $10,000
Where applicable, in addition to the above, up to one academic year’s international tuition fees to a max value of $15,000 per semester or $10,000 per trimester directly to the host university (for a fee-paying student who is going to a non-partner university).
How do I express my interest?
To check if you are eligible and to express your interest, please visit the Scholarships website. Successful expression of interest students will be nominated from Curtin to apply for this prestigious scholarship.
Hurry – expressions of interest close on Sunday 29 June 2025.
Want to know more? Attend the information session!
The Curtin Scholarships team are hosting an information session on Thursday 29 May, from 1pm to 3pm at 200A.220LT (Bankwest Theatre).
Please register online before Tuesday 27 May as places are limited.
