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- 1. The University ofQueensland How to Apply for New Colombo Plan (NCP) Scholarship
- 2. UQ Global Engagement HeidiBenjaminson International Scholarships Unit
- 3. New Colombo PlanPrograms Scholarship Program Mobility Grants Awarded to Individual student Cohort of students Application By individual student By UQ staff Supports Semester-based study (plus internship and language training) Short-term or semester-based study, clinical placements, internship, mentorship, research Website https://global- engagement.uq.edu .au/ncp-scholarship Check with your faculty, school or UQ Abroad
- 4. What You Get •Tuition fees at host university if applicable up to $20,000 • $10,000 per semester or $6,666 per trimester • In-country language training $1,500 • 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 • Fellow (top-ranked scholar in each country) additional $1,000 • Possible sponsorship by Private Sector Organisation
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- 6. 2017 Results • 7out of 10 UQ students successful • UQ and ANU tied for second place with 7 scholars • UWA & QUT best performing universities with 8 scholars 2017 New Colombo Plan Scholars
- 7. Eligibility • 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 2018 • Be undertaking Bachelor or Bachelor Honours Degree when scholarship commences • Achieved a minimum 70% graded average (or equivalent) in undergraduate course at the time of application • Cannot be a previous NCP Scholarship recipient • Previous NCP Mobility Grant recipient accepted • Concurrent NCP Mobility Grant recipient or Australian government off- shore scholarship program not accepted • One year of study completed at UQ at time of application • Nominated by home university
- 8. Your NCP Program •Mandatory study component • Receive credit towards your degree or concurrent diploma • Internship • Duration of 3 to 19 months • Typically one or two semesters • Commence between January 1 – December 31, 2018 • Semester 1 or Semester 2, 2018 • 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
- 9. Internships • Do nothave 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
- 10. Language Training • Encouraged •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 • One month maximum of language-only training
- 11. Your Program • Exchange(UQ Abroad) vs. Study Abroad • One NCP application deadline for Semester 1 or Semester 2 • Can apply again if you previously applied and were unsuccessful • Read NCP scholarship guidelines and understand objectives as you apply http://uq.edu.au/uqabroad/
- 12. Applying for anNCP Scholarship Step 1: UQ application Step 2: DFAT application
- 13. Applying to UQ •Will nominate 10 students • Online Expression of Interest Form • Very similar to DFAT’s application • Online Expression of Interest open now until 30 June 2018 • Interview with senior UQ staff July 6 & 7 https://global-engagement.uq.edu.au/ncp-scholarship
- 14. Applying to DFAT •Online application from August 1 – 31, 2018 • Details of • Host country • Cannot change later except in exceptional circumstances • 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
- 15. Selection Criteria • Academicexcellence at the tertiary level (40%) • Leadership in the community (30%) • Adaptability and resilience (15%) • Ability to contribute to NCP goals (15%) Section 4.1 of Guidelines http://dfat.gov.au/people-to-people/new-colombo- plan/scholarship-program/Pages/scholarship-program- guidelines-2018.aspx#4.1
- 16. Other Considerations • Whenapplicants 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 students groups • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students • Students from low socio-economic background • Students from regional/remote areas • Students across genders • Females in non-traditional fields • Students with a disability
- 17. Timeline • Deadline forUQ’S Expression of Interest: June 30, 2017 • UQ interviews: July 6 & 7 • Apply to DFAT: Month of August • DFAT interviews in Canberra: September/October • NCP Scholars announced: November • DFAT awards ceremony in Canberra: November/December • Depart for Indo-Pacific: From 1 January 2018 https://global-engagement.uq.edu.au/ncp-scholarship
- 18. Contact Us Heidi Benjaminson3346 9924 global.engagement@uq.edu.au