New Colombo Plan Scholarship Program 2026
The New Colombo Plan Scholarship Program 2026 offers partial funding of AUD 20,000 for Australian citizens pursuing any bachelor’s degree abroad. Applications close on 23 September 2025 and require university nomination, on‑shore enrollment, and a minimum 70 % average. Apply through the official program page.
Eligible Degrees
Bachelor's/Undergraduate
Eligible Nationalities
Not specified
Destination
Singapore
Eligible Courses
Any subject
New Colombo Plan Scholarship Program 2026
This Australian government‑funded scholarship provides partial financial support, up to AUD 20,000, for eligible citizens to undertake any field of study at the undergraduate level.
Key Details
- Degree level: Bachelor’s or Bachelor’s Honours
- Host locations: Open to all countries except the applicant’s country of dual citizenship or permanent residence
- Application deadline: 23 September 2025
- Scholarship value: Partial Funding, AUD 20,000
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Be nominated by their home Australian university.
- Be currently enrolled on‑shore at an Australian university and not have previously received a New Colombo Plan scholarship.
- Pursue a Bachelor’s or Bachelor’s Honours degree.
- Maintain a minimum academic standing of 70 % (or equivalent) in their undergraduate studies.
- Their host country cannot be the same as their country of dual citizenship or permanent residency.
Application Process
Interested candidates must submit an application form through the official portal. The form captures all required personal and academic information, and successful nominees are forwarded to the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade for final selection.
For detailed instructions and to access the application form, visit the official scholarship page: New Colombo Plan Scholarship Program 2026.
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