Sixteen Adelaide University students will gain valuable global perspectives and networks, as the successful recipients of the 2026 New Colombo Plan (NCP) Scholarship.
The federal government initiative supports Australian undergraduate students to undertake study, language training, internships and work in the Indo-Pacific region, deepening international connections.
Students have the opportunity to engage in scholarship study for up to one year with over 40 eligible host locations from Japan to the Maldives.
Deputy Vice-Chancellor International and External Engagement at Adelaide University, Professor Jessica Gallagher, commended the students on their achievement.
“I congratulate each of our students on earning a 2026 New Colombo Plan Scholarship,” Professor Gallagher said.
“This scholarship opens doors for deep academic engagement overseas, meaningful cultural exchange and the development of lifelong global networks.
“Adelaide University values international partnership and global learning programs, and we know these experiences enrich our students’ perspectives and capabilities.”
Adelaide University’s 2026 NCP Scholarship recipients and their international host institutions of choice are:
- Olivia Allen, Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Commerce at Singapore Management University, Singapore (Semester 2, 2026 and Semester 1, 2027).
- Manny Asbanu, Bachelor of Computer Science (Advanced) at National University of Singapore, Singapore (Semester 2 2026).
- Darcy Brown, Bachelor of Architectural Design at University of the South Pacific, Fiji (Semester 1 2026).
- Owen Brown, Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical), Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences at Kyoto University, Japan (Semester 2 2026).
- Chelsea Chhour, Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Commerce at University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR) (Semester 2 2026).
- Kieley Donhardt, Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) at RMIT Vietnam, Vietnam (Semester 2 2026).
- Rohnan Else, Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical), Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences at Bandung Institute of Technology, Indonesia (Semester 2 2026).
- Abby Kennedy, Bachelor of Science (Advanced) at National University of Singapore, Singapore (Semester 2, 2026 and Semester 1, 2027).
- Jasmine Lunn, Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Business at Beijing Normal University, China (Semester 2 2026).
- Harrison Lynch, Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Commerce at University of the South Pacific, Fiji (Semester 2 2026).
- Meena Nguyen, Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical), Bachelor of Science at Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT), Vietnam (Semester 2 2026).
- Josiah Santos, Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical), Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences at National University of Singapore, Singapore (Semester 2 2026).
- Hayden Sparrow, Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical), Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Banking and Finance at Tsinghua University, China (Semester 2, 2026 and Semester 1, 2027).
- Morgan Titheradge, Bachelor of Social Work at University of the Philippines Diliman, Philippines (Semester 2 2026).
- Allegra Tomac, Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) at Sungkyunkwan University, South Korea (Semester 2 2026).
- Ella Towers, Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) at University of the South Pacific, Fiji (Semester 2 2026).
NCP scholarships are open to eligible Australian undergraduates currently studying at Australian universities.
