Students awarded prestigious Indo-Pacific scholarships

The NCP is a federal government initiative that supports Australian undergraduates to undertake study, language training, and internships in the Indo-Pacific region. Its aim is to strengthen knowledge of the region within Australia and deepen international connections.

Through the program, students will engage in scholarship study for up to one year in over 40 host locations from Japan to Fiji.

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (External Engagement) at the University of Adelaide, Professor Jessica Gallagher, congratulated the students on their achievement.  

“I extend sincere congratulations to our students who have been awarded the New Colombo Plan Scholarship,” Professor Gallagher said. “This program represents a great opportunity for students to experience academic life overseas, immerse themselves in new cultures, and build global connections.  

“With the University’s strong links to institutions around the world, we’re able to collaborate with like-minded people and work toward a shared goal of a brighter future.”  

The University of Adelaide’s 2025 NCP Scholarship recipients and their international host institutions of choice are:  

• Ronan Baker, Bachelor of Arts (Advanced) with Bachelor of Laws at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China (Semester 2, 2025).  
• Abigail Berney, Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Marine and Wildlife Conservation at Kansai Gaidai University, Japan (Semester 2, 2025).  
• Samuel Blyzno, Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical) with Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) at Seoul National University, Korea (Semester 1, 2025).  
• Timothy Blyzno, Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical) with Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) at University of Tokyo, Japan (Semester 1, 2025).  
• Lily Bosland, Bachelor of Arts (Advanced) at Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia (Full year, 2025).  
• Hayden Brown, Bachelor of Finance and Banking with Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences at National University of Singapore, Singapore (Semester 1, 2025).  
• Angus Fotheringham, Bachelor of Computer Science (Advanced) at Kyoto University, Japan (Semester 1, 2025).  
• Joseph Holmes, Bachelor of Health and Medical Sciences (Advanced) at National Taiwan University, Taiwan (Semester 2, 2025).  
• William Hunt, Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Business at University of Tokyo, Japan (Semester 2, 2025).  
• Evan Li-Collins, Bachelor of Business at National Taiwan University, Taiwan (Semester 2, 2025).  
• Chloe Le, Bachelor of International Relations with Bachelor of Arts at University of the South Pacific, Fiji (Semester 2, 2025).  
• Catriona McCusker, Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Environmental Policy and Management at University of French Polynesia, French Polynesia (Semester 2, 2025).  
• Wayne Hann Ng, Bachelor of Applied Data Analytics at National University of Singapore, Singapore (Semester 1, 2025).  
• Isabella Salandra, Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Laws at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China (Semester 2, 2025).  
• Ognjen Stankovic, Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences at National University of Singapore, Singapore (Semester 1, 2025).  

NCP scholarships are open to eligible Australian undergraduates currently studying at Australian universities.