Embark on the journey of a lifetime as a New Colombo Plan Scholar in 2026
Are you interested in integrating some overseas study and travel into your degree? Then you need to know about the New Colombo Plan (NCP) Scholarship program.
The New Colombo Plan is an Australian Government initiative to support Australian undergraduates to study and undertake internships in the Indo-Pacific and improve awareness of the region.
Each scholarship is worth up to A$100,000 and provides you educational, professional and personal development opportunities across 40 Indo–Pacific countries. Successful applicants will be awarded based on academic merit, leadership, community engagement and resilience.
Emilia’s experience
Hear from 2022 NCP Scholar Emilia about her transformative experiences with a New Colombo Plan Scholarship, across Singapore and Japan.
Join an information session
To be in the running for an NCP Scholarship, you must meet the eligibility criteria and be nominated by Deakin. Applications are open until Sunday 22 June.
Register for an upcoming information session to learn more about this exciting Scholarship opportunity and how to apply.
The world is ready for you! Where will you go?