MEET THE NEW COLOMBO PLAN SCHOLARSHIP HOLDERS
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Malika Knapp
"My name is Malika Knapp and I am in my final-year at the Australian National University studying a double degree in Medical Science and International Relations. I am a 2026 New Colombo Plan Scholar to Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. Under this scholarship, I have interned at CARE International in Jakarta (an international health and development NGO), as well as at CLAN. During my time with CLAN, I have had placements at both YKAG (the Global Child Health Foundation), as well as at the Indonesian Ministry of Health. My main interest is in global health, with a particular interest in maternal and child health in the Asia-Pacific." Read more |
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Bridie Macken
"My name is Bridie Macken, and I am in my final year of a double degree in Communications (Social and Political Sciences) and International Studies at UTS. I am interested in travel, learning languages and creating positive social change. I started interning with CLAN in February 2026, motivated to learn more about NGO work. I am interested in disability rights, gender inclusivity, and queer justice. I am keen to support disability communities both in Australia and Vietnam, and build connections between them." Read more |
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Sarah Stone
"Sarah Stone is a second-year health science student at the University of South Australia, with a passion for women and children’s health. Sarah has had the opportunity to travel to Malaysia and Fiji as part of her New Colombo Plan (NCP) Scholarship, where she has undergone a semester of study, language training, and an internship placement. With CLAN’s focus on equitable healthcare for all children across the world, Sarah knew the internship opportunity at Colonial War Memorial Hospital (CWMH) would be perfect for her...." Read more |
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Anna Rea
"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 |
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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 |
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Hillary Pham
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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 |
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Lulu Arraiza
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
