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The Australian Government's New Colombo Plan Scholarships and Mobility Grants Program. Have an NCP story to share?

Submit your story here and you may be featured in our promotional content: https://bit.ly/3QblV6N The New Colombo Plan is a signature initiative of the Australian Government which aims to lift knowledge of the Indo-Pacific in Australia by supporting Australian undergraduates to study and undertake internships in the region. It encourages a two-way flow of students between Australia and the rest of

10/06/2026

Are you an academic looking to support your undergraduate students to develop Indo-Pacific capability?

Applications are now open for the 2027 New Colombo Plan Mobility Program — universities have the opportunity to design 4-9 week structured learning experiences, delivered in partnership with universities and host organisations in the region.

Program priorities include:

➡️ Pacific NCP host locations
➡️ Projects which create Vietnamese language pathways
➡️ Priority Asian languages
➡️ Strengthened First Nations engagement

Find out more at bit.ly/NCPMobilityProgram

10/06/2026

Applications are now open for 2027 New Colombo Plan Semester Program funding — supporting universities to deliver semester-length study and internship opportunities across Asia.

Program priorities include:

➡️Priority host locations – Indonesia, India, Timor-Leste and Vietnam
➡️Priority Asian languages – Bahasa Indonesia, Chinese, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Malay, and Vietnamese.
➡️ Projects aligned with key priority sectors.

Find out more at bit.ly/NCPSemesterProgram

09/06/2026

The 2027 NCP Scholarship Round is now open!

As an NCP scholar, you’ll take your degree beyond the classroom – building global networks, gaining real-world professional experience, and strengthening your Asia capability through language and cultural immersion.

Reach out to your university’s international office now.

Find out more at bit.ly/NCPScholarshipProgram

05/06/2026

Language is more than just communication – it builds connections.

Through the NCP, students are developing language skills - helping them build meaningful friendships, increase cultural understanding, and unlock professional opportunities.

Meet our scholars in India, the Republic of Korea, Vietnam, Singapore and China, as they share how learning a language has transformed their NCP experience.

📢 Explore NCP opportunities though your university international office or find out more at the link www.ncpstartshere.com.au

03/06/2026

A proud Yolngu, Yawuru and Kidja woman, Kayla Baker-Peris is our 2026 First Nations Fellow and currently studying at Gifu University in Japan. Embracing life "far from home", she is adapting to a new culture while sharing First Nations perspectives and deepening her cultural understanding of Japan.

Kayla's learning Japanese, developing cultural communication skills, and paving a path for future First Nations scholars, "I want to demonstrate that First Nations people can operate, succeed, and belong in spaces far beyond the boxes we have traditionally been expected to stay within."

She hopes her experience will inspire more First Nations students to see international study and global careers as a possibility.

25/05/2026

The NCP enhances your degree beyond the ordinary, empowering young Australians to build their Asia capability through studying, learning a language and interning in the region.

Jordan McGrath’s journey is a powerful example of what this looks like in practice. A proud Lungga Kija man, Jordan shares how his NCP scholarship supported his academic growth and opened new opportunities.

From mathematics and ecology to language learning and climate research, his experience in Singapore shows how diverse an NCP program can be – all while learning directly from our regional neighbours.

📢 Thinking about taking your degree to Asia? Talk to your university’s international office today or find out more at: www.ncpstartshere.com.au

Photos from New Colombo Plan's post 22/05/2026

This week's 🌏

🎙️The University of Queensland Chancellor Peter Varghese AO recently sat down with 2026 NCP Scholar Sam Taylor for an upcoming Economic Society podcast. With his Hong Kong scholarship on the horizon, Sam gained valuable insights from Peter’s remarkable career in diplomacy and government — helping set the scene for his journey ahead.

📚 The Australian National University students have been out and about in Shanghai as part of their semester long Mobility Program — learning Mandarin, exploring local culture through traditional Chinese clothing (hanfu), and practising kung fu.

🏫 Study longer in Asia! More than 60 students from The University of Melbourne, RMIT University, Deakin University, Monash University, and Swinburne University of Technology recently attended an event in Melbourne promoting long-term study experiences in Asia as part of the Scholarship and Semester Programs. Thanks to the universities and our Alumni Representatives for speaking to students about the value of immersive experiences in the region!

🎈 Celebrating the NCP! RMIT University recently hosted a fantastic event bringing together the NCP community to celebrate the impact of Indo-Pacific study, internship and language opportunities for students. Thanks to RMIT for continuing to champion the NCP Program!

Submit it via this link https://bit.ly/3QblV6N – you could feature in our NCP round-up, NCP Highlights, or other promotional content!

14/05/2026

🌏 Ready to discover your passion and kickstart your career?

Hear how 2024 scholar Ebony O’Connor’s time in Japan inspired her career path and built skills that last beyond her NCP experience – all while gaining firsthand insight into a new culture.

From study and language training to hands-on internships across the region, the NCP offers opportunities to build your Asia capability and enhance your resume with global, real-world experience.

Learn how an NCP scholarship can open doors to international opportunities. Contact your university’s international office or visit the link www.ncpstartshere.com.au to learn more.

08/05/2026

🌏 Thinking of applying for an NCP scholarship?

Discover how learning an Asian language is one of the most valuable parts of the NCP experience.

Hear from 2024 scholar Emma Bamford, as she reflects on the impact of learning Bahasa Indonesia.

Learning a language in-country goes beyond vocabulary – it contributes to building cultural understanding and lifelong global connections.

Whether you’re learning a language or immersing yourself in a different culture, you’re enhancing your degree beyond the ordinary.

Through the NCP, undergraduate students can live, study, intern, and build meaningful connections across the Indo‑Pacific.

👉 Reach out to your university’s international office or check out www.ncpstartshere.com.au to learn more.

Photos from New Colombo Plan's post 07/05/2026

Last night we marked the last in our series of pre-departure receptions by celebrating our 2026 NCP scholars at The ANZAC Club in Perth.
 
The scholars will deepen their Asia literacy, build regional capability, and immerse themselves in local cultures. 
 
They will continue to strengthen Australia’s connections in the region through the professional networks they build.
 
Thanks to NCP alum Fraser Robb for being our MC and thank you to all our stakeholders for attending!
 
We wish all our scholars every success and can't wait to see how their experiences unfold!
 

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