Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Australia (DFAT)

New Colombo Plan Scholarship Program 2027 Round

Last update: Jun 9, 2026 Last update: Jun 9, 2026

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Location:Australia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, B ...
Australia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, China, Fiji, French Polynesia, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kiribati, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nauru, Nepal, New Caledonia, New Zealand, North Korea, Northern Mariana Islands, Pakistan, Palau, Philippines, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Vietnam, Wallis and Futuna
Status:Closed
Budget: AUD 20,361,000
Award ceiling:N/A
Award floor:N/A
Sector:Education, Training & Capacity Building
Languages:English
Eligible applicants:Academic Institutions
Eligible applicant countries: Australia
Australia
Date posted: Jun 9, 2026

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GO ID: GO8470 Agency: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Close Date & Time: 4-Aug-2026 11:00 pm (ACT Local Time) Show close time for other time zones Primary Category: 191002 - Higher Education Secondary Category: 191006 - Scholarships Publish Da
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closed
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About the Funding Agency

DFAT Australia is a department of the Government of Australia that manages the government's international development and aid policies.

The objective of the DFAT aid program is to assist developing countries to reduce poverty and achieve sustainable development. The Asia-Pacific region traditionally remains the program's highest priority, and is planned to receive about 86% of all the Development Assistance funding.

 

About the Sectors

Education, Training & Capacity Building

Covers formal and informal education, training, and capacity-building activities that develop knowledge, skills, and institutional capabilities across all age groups.


Key areas:
  • Education systems and learning programmes
  • Vocational training and skills development
  • Capacity building and professional development

Locations

Australia

Australia is a high-income, developed country with a diversified economy and substantial public and private investment in infrastructure, research and services. The government continues to expand major public infrastructure pipelines for transport, housing and energy systems to support productivity and resilience, and its national infrastructure advisory body provides independent guidance to improve efficiency and outcomes. Australia also plays a significant role in international development: through its official development assistance (ODA) program it aims to strengthen economic resilience, climate action and social inclusion across the Indo-Pacific, with record ODA budgets and targeted regional partnerships.

Nr. of tenders: 18746
Nr. of grants: 7636
Nr. of donors: 779
Nr. of jobs: 61

Bangladesh

Bangladesh has undertaken extensive infrastructure expansion - including bridges, metro systems, ports and power plants - to sustain rapid industrial and export-led growth. Improved logistics and electricity access have strengthened manufacturing competitiveness, particularly in garments. Large-scale public investment and external financing have underpinned this transformation. Strengthening financial governance, climate resilience and urban infrastructure management will be critical for continued progress.

Nr. of tenders: 26988
Nr. of grants: 3458
Nr. of donors: 602
Nr. of jobs: 137
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