1. How to Apply for New Colombo Plan (NCP) Scholarship
The University of Queensland
How to Apply for
New Colombo Plan (NCP)
Scholarship

2. UQ Global Engagement
Heidi Benjaminson
International Scholarships Unit

3. NCP Scholarship vs. Mobility Grants
Awarded to
Individual student
Cohort of students
Application by
UQ staff
Given per year
Maximum 10
Hundreds per year
Can get both

4. What You Get Tuition fees at host university if applicable
In-country language training & assistance finding an internship
Travel allowance $2,500
Establishment allowance $2,500
Monthly stipend $2,500
Health and travel insurance for duration of program
Dedicated case manager
Pre-departure, advice on health and insurance, accommodation advice
Fellows receive an additional $1,000
Possible sponsorship by Private Sector Organisation

5. Your NCP Program Mandatory study component
Receive credit towards your degree or concurrent diploma
Internship encouraged
Language training encouraged
Duration of 3 to 19 months
Commence between January 1 – December 31, 2019
Full-time program
Full time study defined by UQ
Internship is at least 22 hours per week
Language training at least 15 contact hours per week
Gap of no longer than four weeks between components

6. Where You Can Go UQ has had scholars to: Cambodia Indonesia
China Japan
Fiji Singapore
Hong Kong South Korea
India

7. 2018 Results 120 Scholars were chosen – 3 from UQ
Scholars went to 20 out of 40 eligible destinations
Hong Kong & Singapore (17)
Japan (16)
China (15)
Indonesia (14)
South Korea (12)
Fourteen countries had 1-5 scholars

8. Eligibility Be nominated by UQ Australian citizen
Not current or former dual citizen or permanent resident of host country
Enrolled in Australian university (on-shore) during application process
18 to 28 years of age (inclusive) on 1 January 2019
Be undertaking Bachelor or Bachelor Honours Degree when scholarship commences
GPA of 5 in undergraduate course at the time of application
One year of study completed at UQ at time of application

9. Selection Criteria Academic excellence at the tertiary level (40%)
Leadership in the community (30%)
Adaptability and resilience (15%)
Ability to contribute to NCP goals (15%)

10. Other Considerations
When applicants are similarly meritorious preference may be given to applicants proposing:
Longer periods of study
An internship/mentorship and/or language training
Diversity across host locations
Diversity across fields of study
Diversity across home universities
Diverse student groups
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
Students from low socio-economic background
Students from regional/remote areas/universities
Students from linguistically and culturally diverse backgrounds
Students across genders
Females in non-traditional fields
Students with a disability

11. Internships Do not have to be confirmed at the time of application
Assistance in finding an internship will be provided once you have been awarded an NCP scholarship
Can be full-time (22-38 hours per week) before or after study
Maximum of six months
Can be part-time concurrent with study
Can be undertaken in a location other than study Host Location
An internship alone cannot constitute an NCP scholarship

12. Language Training
In-country language training in a language that is an official language of the host country, or is widely spoken
Must be undertaken in same Host Location as study or internship
Full-time = minimum 15 contact hours per week
Six months maximum of language-only training

13. Nomination & Application
Step 1: Expression of Interest to UQ
Step 2: Application to DFAT

14. Expression of Interest to UQ
Will nominate 10 students
Online Expression of Interest Form
Similar to DFAT’s application
Online Expression of Interest open now until 30 June 2018
Covers both semesters next year
Interview with UQ staff July 9 & 10

15. Application to DFAT Online application from August 1 – 30, 2018
Details of
Host country
Study component
Internships/mentorships
Language training
Two referee reports
Evidence of citizenship, letter of enrolment from UQ, academic transcript, evidence of affiliation with host institution

16. Tips to applicants Read NCP scholarship guidelines
Strategic Objectives 1.2.1
Save electives to take overseas
Work on leadership experience (over participation)
Consider countries with fewer scholars
Read DFAT’s advice to applicants
Talk to UQ Abroad about your overseas study

17. uq.edu.au/uqabroad

18. Timeline Deadline for UQ’S Expression of Interest: June 30, 2018
UQ interviews: July 9 & 10, 2018
Apply to DFAT: August 1 – 30, 2018
DFAT interviews in Canberra: September and October 2018
NCP Scholars announced: November 2018
DFAT awards ceremony in Canberra: November or December 2018
Depart for Indo-Pacific: From 1 January 2019

19. Submit Expression of Interest
global-engagement.uq.edu.au/
ncp-scholarship

20. Contact Us
Heidi Benjaminson