The Murdoch Global Competency Scholars: Indonesia program offers selected students the opportunity to spend four weeks in Lombok, combining language learning, cultural immersion, community engagement and research-based learning.

You’ll enrol in BUS276: Introduction to Global Competency and Employability and develop practical skills in:

• Intercultural communication
• Critical thinking and cultural intelligence
• Adaptability and working across cultures
• Curiosity, observation and inquiry
• Global career readiness

$4,000 funding available

Eligible Australian citizens can receive a $4,000 New Colombo Plan Mobility Grant to support approved program expenses, including travel, accommodation, language training and in-country activities.

When will you travel?

Summer Term 2026: Travel to Lombok in January 2027 | 10 places
Summer Term 2027: Travel to Lombok in January 2028 | 10 places

Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Be currently enrolled as an undergraduate student at Murdoch University
• Be an Australian citizen eligible for New Colombo Plan funding
• Be in their second or third year of undergraduate study at the time of application
• Have a General Elective remaining in their degree that counts towards the core requirements of their course
• Be in satisfactory academic standing

Important: You cannot participate if BUS276 would be taken in addition to your core degree requirements.

Non-Australian citizens and permanent residents may apply as self-funded participants.

No prior international or language experience is required.

Interested?

Complete the Expression of Interest (EOI) form: Apply here

Questions? Contact Dr Linda Yang, BUS276 Unit Coordinator and Programme Director: linda.yang@murdoch.edu.au