2026 Central Queensland University New Colombo Plan Scholarship

The New Colombo Plan (NCP) is an initiative of the Australian Government which aims to strengthen Australia’s regional standing by building a diverse cohort of Australian alumni with deeper Indo-Pacific knowledge, capability and connections.   The NCP Scholarship Program awards up to 500 scholarships annually to a diverse cohort of Australian undergraduate students to undertake offshore programs including study, internships, mentorships and language training for up to 19 months in eligible Indo-Pacific host locations.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineJune 29, 2026
• Value$107,000
• Study LevelTraining
• SponsorCentral Queensland University (CQUniversity)
• Eligible CountryAustralia

Benefits

• $107,000

Requirements

To be eligible for a NCP Scholarship, and to remain eligible during their scholarship program, an applicant must:

1. be nominated for the NCP Scholarship Program by CQUniversity
2. be an Australian citizen
3. not be a current citizen or permanent resident of their proposed host location(s)
4. be enrolled in a Bachelor Degree or Bachelor Honours Degree at CQUniversity for the duration of the scholarship
5. be between 18 and 30 years of age (inclusive) for non-Indigenous applicants, or between 18 and 35 years of age (inclusive) for Indigenous applicants on 1 January 2026
6. not be a previous recipient of an NCP scholarship (note: previous NCP mobility grant recipients are eligible to apply for a scholarship), and
7. not be an employee of the branch of DFAT or the contractor that administers the NCP

Scholars must continue to meet these eligibility requirements during the term of their scholarship.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

For more information, kindly visit CQUniversity scholarship webpage.