MEET THE NEW COLOMBO PLAN SCHOLARSHIP HOLDERS

Anna Rea
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"Hi, I’m Anna, I studied a Bachelor of Medical Science with a nutrition major at CQUniversity based in Cairns, Australia. I am a 2021 New Colombo Plan (NCP) Scholar, where I studied Japanese and did a semester abroad at Kanagawa University, Japan, and interned with CLAN in Hanoi, Vietnam..." Read more
Asha Hamilton

"My name is Asha Hamilton and I was a 2023 NCP Scholar. As part of my NCP journey, I undertook one month of language training in Kyoto, Japan and a semester of study at Waseda University in Tokyo..."  Read more

Hillary Pham
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I knew I wanted to take my scholarship to Vietnam, and ... their work was something that I was heavily interested in with a great mission, giving me an opportunity to make a real direct impact that might become scarcer in my future work. Read more

Téa La

"My name is Téa, she/her pronouns, and I recently graduated from a bachelor of biomedicine at La Trobe University. Currently, I am a 2021 New Colombo Plan Scholar for the Republic of Korea and I’ll also be embarking on a personal and professional journey to the Republic of Korea and Indonesia as well...."  Read more

Lulu Arraiza

"I aspire to use my knowledge of international development to work for an organization that is actively seeking to reduce the inequalities that people face across the world..." Read more
Isabelle Khamsone

"What motivates me to work hard and do what I do is being able to make a contribution to the community at hand, no matter how small, as small progress is still progress..." Read more
Mabel Cudmore

"I have been deeply passionate about social justice since I was a very small child. I have always had a deep desire to demonstrate solidarity and support for the most marginalised in our communities..." Read more
Elizabeth Page

"As a Christian, I am motivated by a love for all people that flows out of God's love for me. This has created in me a heart for serving and empowering others, particularly those who are marginalised and disadvantaged in our world..." Read more

​Fatima Idaayen

"My name is Fatima and I have just recently graduated from a Bachelor of Psychology at Macquarie University. I am currently doing my graduate diploma at Bond and aim to get my general registration in Psychology in the near future..."  Read more