New Colombo Plan Online

NCP Online is the nomination and application website for the New Colombo Plan (NCP) Scholarship Program.

The NCP Scholarship Program provides opportunities for Australian undergraduate students to undertake semester-based study, internships/ mentorships and language training in eligible Indo-Pacific locations. Further information is available on the New Colombo Plan Scholarship Program website.

To apply, students must first contact their university's New Colombo Plan Scholarship Liaison Officer. Students who have been nominated by their university will be invited to apply for the scholarship when the application period opens.

Enquiries relating to nominations and applications may be directed to ncp.secretariat@dfat.gov.au.

Nominations

The nomination period for the 2026 Round is 12 Aug 2025 - 26 August 2025 (11:30 PM AEST).

Applications

The application period for the 2026 Round is 27 Aug 2025 - 23 September 2025 (11:30 PM AEST).