The Destination Australia Cheung Kong Exchange Program supports Australian universities to offer short-term mobility scholarship opportunities for outbound students from Australia and inbound students from Asia.
The Program
The Destination Australia Cheung Kong Exchange Program is a joint funding initiative of the Australian Government and the Cheung Kong Group.
The intended outcomes of the program are to strengthen engagement between Australian universities and their counterparts in Asia and offer students the transformative potential of an overseas study experience.
The Program supports Australian universities to offer short-term mobility scholarship opportunities for outbound students from Australia and inbound students from the following countries:
- Brunei Darussalam
- Cambodia
- China (including Hong Kong)
- India
- Indonesia
- Japan
- Republic of Korea
- Laos
- Malaysia
- Mongolia
- Myanmar
- Republic of the Philippines
- Singapore
- Thailand
- Vietnam
Mobility experiences must be between two weeks and one semester in duration. Types of exchange or mobility opportunities may include:
- short term study
- research
- practicums or clinical placements
- in-country face-to-face language study
Information for universities
Universities listed in Table A and B of the Higher Education Support Act 2003 may apply for grant funding to support short-term mobility opportunities for students.
Round 5 of the Destination Australia Cheung Kong Exchange Program opened 10 September 2025 for invited universities to apply for grant funding. The closing time and date for applications is 5:00 pm AEST 30 September 2025. Only invited universities can apply.
Two information webinars will be held for invited universities during the application period at the following dates and times:
- 11.30 am AEST 16 September 2025
- 11.30 am AEST 18 September 2025
Invited universities will receive a links to register for the webinars with the letter of invitation.
If you have queries about the program or to register your interest in participating in Round 5 please dackep@education.gov.au.
How do students apply for a short-term mobility experience?
Students can only apply through participating universities for a short-term mobility scholarship supported by the Destination Australia Cheung Kong Exchange Program.
