UNSW is calling for expressions of interest for the New Colombo Plan Scholarship from students planning to go on a Student Exchange to one of the approved destinations in 2024. The New Colombo Plan Scholarship program can be conducted in approved Indo-Pacific Host locations where UNSW has an Exchange Agreement including P.R. China, India, Hong Kong SAR, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan and Thailand. UNSW will nominate up to 10 students to apply to the prestigious Scholarship Program. If you are looking for a unique and rewarding experience, take the first step in your journey today and apply for the New Colombo Plan Scholarship.
UNSW Application Deadline: 11:45pm 29 May 2023.
To be eligible for nomination you must:
- be an Australian citizen;
- not be a current citizen or permanent resident of your proposed host location(s);
- be enrolled in and undertaking, until completion of all study components of the NCP Scholarship Program, at least one Bachelor Degree or Bachelor Honours Degree;
- be between 18 and 30 years of age (inclusive) on 1 January 2024;
- have achieved a minimum 70 per cent graded average or equivalent for your undergraduate course at the time of Application;
- be planning to undertake a Student Exchange in 2024. The next exchange application deadline is mid September 2023 for Exchange in T2/T3 2024;
- receive credit from your Exchange towards your UNSW degree;
- Satisfy the NCP Study component;
- not be a previous recipient of a Scholarship under the NCP Scholarship Program;
- not be an employee of the branch of DFAT that administers the NCP.
UNSW Exchange Requirements:
Please see the Student Exchange Tutorial
How to Apply:
To apply, please complete the Expression of Interest form by 11:45pm 29 May 2023. Late applications cannot be accepted.
Before applying, please ensure you:
- read the NCP Scholarship Program guidelines and Advice to Applicants. As the 2024 guidelines have not yet been released, you should refer to the 2023 guidelines and advice. Once the 2024 guidelines are available, you will need to register and login to access them.
- review the Student Exchange Moodle tutorial and are aware of the Exchange application process, requirements and deadlines.
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