The New Colombo Plan Mobility Program is an Australian Government initiative that provides funding to Australian universities to support Australian undergraduate students’ participation in study, internships, mentorships, practicums and research in 40 host locations across the Indo-Pacific region.
Students interested in undertaking a semester abroad in the Indo-Pacific region may be eligible for up to $10,000 of grant funding to support their overseas study.
Eligible students must:
Further eligibility criteria apply. Contact International.office@ecu.edu.au for further information or to submit your interest in funding for exchange in an Indo-Pacific country in 2026.
Students will need to apply for the exchange place by contacting studyoverseas@ecu.edu.au or though the ECU Student Exchange website.
ECU currently has grants of up to $10,000 available for:
The New Colombo Plan Scholarship 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. The scholarship provides numerous benefits including a travel allowance, an establishment allowance, and a monthly stipend. Promotion and an ‘Expression of Interest’ form will be available from the ECU scholarship website when 2025 applications open.
More Information/Website: New Colombo Plan Scholarships, and previous application guidelines.
Applications for 2024/25 have now closed, but if you are interested in exploring your options for 2026 and beyond, contact ECU International Office today!
Read our previous scholar's success story