Today we announce the opening of applications for the 2017 Mobility Grants of the New Colombo Plan, the Australian Government's signature initiative to enhance knowledge of the Indo-Pacific among young Australians.

In 2017, the New Colombo Plan will provide around $20 million in Mobility Grants, which are awarded to Australian universities to support undergraduate students to study and undertake work-based experiences in the Indo-Pacific.

The personal and professional relationships that students build during their New Colombo Plan experiences allow them to develop first-hand knowledge of business in the Indo-Pacific region, maximising their job-readiness and giving them essential skills they can apply throughout their careers.

The New Colombo Plan will be transformational, deepening Australia's relationships with business, political and academic communities in our region.

Media release: 2017 New Colombo Plan Mobility Grants