Colombo Plan Scholarship in Engineering (UG)

Scholarship Overview

Colombo Plan Scholarship in Engineering is offered by the University of Auckland . Colombo Plan Scholarship in Engineering is awarded to Bachelors Degree students who can demonstrate excellent academic achievement and the potential to contribute to the university community. To be eligible for this scholarship students must have appeared for 12th grade. International students seeing to avail this scholarship need to appear for English proficiency tests like TOEFL, IELTS and PTE. Students must submit the following documentation to be considered for the scholarship: Official Transcripts.

Applicable course, university, and country

This scholarship is applicable for the following courses in University of Auckland in New Zealand:

• BE(Hons) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• BE (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering
• BE (Hons) in Computer Systems Engineering
• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Civil and Environmental Engineering
• This scholarship is eligible for all programs at UG and PG level in Faculty of Engineering

 

Scholarship amount details

Max scholarship per student: AUD 1,500 => Rs 82,530
Conversion rate used: 1 AUD = Rs. 55.72 (last updated 9th January 2024)

Scholarship amount will be given: Every Semester

Scholarship amount can be used for:

Type of Expense	Indicates if the scholarship can be used for this type of expense
Tuition & Fees	✔ Scholarship amount can be used for this
Living Expense	× Not covered in scholarship
Accommodation	× Not covered in scholarship
Air Fare/Travel Expenses	× Not covered in scholarship
Spouse/Child Care	× Not covered in scholarship
Health Cover	× Not covered in scholarship
Application	× Not covered in scholarship
Others	× Not covered in scholarship

Number of students to be awarded:
1

Eligible student nationality

India, United States of America, Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, Thailand, Fiji, South Korea, Philippines, Bangladesh, Nepal, Afghanistan, Bhutan, Indonesia, Iran, Laos, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Sri Lanka, Vietnam

Appication Process for this scholarship

Documents required:

• Official academic transcripts
• Evidence of degree/qualification completion (if the qualifications were completed)
• Proof of English language proficiency
• Copy of birth certificate/passport
• ID photo

Scholarship Application:
This scholarship needs a separate external application.

Application Documents:

Type of documents	if this type of document is required to be submitted
Official transcripts	Required

 

Important Dates & FAQ info:

Date	Additional Details
Application final end date	Not Available

 

Additional Information:

• Application is made to the Scholarships Office
• A Selection Committee assesses the applications
• The Scholarship is awarded by the University of Auckland Council on the recommendation of the Selection Committee
• The basis of selection will be academic merit, financial need, community activities, communication skills, leadership potential, and desire to contribute positively to the engineering profession
• The Scholarship may be concurrently held with any other award or grant as long as:
  • The terms of that award or grant permit
  • University of Auckland Council is informed and approves

Scholarship Eligibility

• 12 years of schooling and an overall average of 75 percent in the All-India Senior School Certificate (AISSC), Indian School Certificate (ISC), Karnataka, Maharashtra, and West Bengal State Board Examinations with a minimum of 70 percent in English and 85% in Physics and Mathematics
• 12 years of schooling and an overall average of 80 percent in all other Higher Secondary State Board Examinations with a minimum of 75 percent in English and 88% in Physics and Mathematics
• ELP Scores:
  • TOEFL: 80 with a Writing score of 21
  • IELTS: 65 with 60 or better in all bands
  • PTE: 50 with no communicative skills score below 42
  • Applicants are not required to submit English language proficiency scores if they have scored 70% in English in 12th
• The Scholarship will be awarded to a student who has paid the fees or arranged to pay the fees
• The basis of selection will be academic merit, financial need, community activities, communication skills, leadership potential, and desire to contribute positively to the engineering profession

Special Restrictions:
No Special Restriction applicable

Exams Details:

Exam name	Exam name
TOEFL	Required (minimum score 80)
IELTS	Required (minimum score 65)
PTE	Required (minimum score 50)
12	Required (minimum score 80%)

 

The rating is done considering various factors

Frequently Asked Questions

The frequently asked questions about the scholarship are:

Who can apply for the Scholarship?
The scholarship is applicable to students from various countries.

What is the minimum Qualification Required?
12th degree is required for applicants to be eligible for this scholarship.
What is the procedure for applying?
This scholarship needs a separate external application.

What are the documents required for filling the forms?
Official transcripts What is the duration of the Scholarship?
Every Semester