Travel Grants and Government funding
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In accordance with student travel procedures, air travel for students receiving any of the following scholarships/grants must be booked by Curtin’s Travel Management company. They will liaise with students to book their flights and invoice them directly.
Curtin Go Global Exchange Grants
Awarded to student(s) accepted at a host university for a semester exchange that can best articulate how the experience will contribute to their employability and personal development.
Curtin Go Global Finance Assistance Grants
Developed to assist students who may otherwise not have an opportunity to participate in the semester exchange program due to financial hardship.
New Colombo Plan (NCP) grants
A signature initiative of the Australian Government which aims to support eligible Australian undergraduates to study and undertake internships in the Indo-Pacific region.
OS-Help Loan
OS Help is a Commonwealth Government funded loan established to assist eligible students with expenses associated with overseas study. Curtin University will be your provider.
Centrelink
If you currently receive Centrelink payments, you may still be eligible to receive your payments while overseas.
Centrelink will require a letter from Curtin which will be provided at your pre-departure session.
Gerald Frank Brown Scholarship
$2000 funding for semester exchange students going to the University of Aberdeen.
The Gerald Frank Brown Scholarship is offered to assist semester exchange students going to the University of Aberdeen.
To be eligible, you must either be a permanent resident or citizen of Australia and meet the Curtin semester exchange criteria.
Funding subject to availability*
New Colombo Plan (NCP) Scholarship
A prestigious scholarship that provides opportunity to undertake long term study and work experience in the Indo-Pacific region. Curtin nominates up to 10 students who will then receive an invitation to apply.
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Costs to consider
The amount of money you will need while on an overseas study experience will vary depending on the duration of your program, current exchange rate, where you go and your personal spending habits and expectations.
Some costs to consider when preparing a budget are:
- Your travel
- Passport and visa expenses
- Travel and medical insurance
- Accommodation and food
- Transport such as cars or public transport
- Living costs such as mobile phones and personal items
- Course-related incidental costs such as lab fees or excursions, and
- Recreation money for further travel, gifts and eating out.
Fees
If you’re studying with one of our partner institutions, you will continue to pay your tuition to Curtin. You won’t be required to pay tuition fees to your host university.
Proof of funds
To make sure that you are able to support yourself, many host institutions and countries will require proof of funds (usually a bank statement) before they will issue visa documents.