28d
Duration: 28 Full Days
A full 28-day immersive in-country schedule in China, meeting the strict 4-week minimum threshold for NCP short-term mobility grant funding.
🏛️ For Study Abroad Directors & NCP Program Managers
Partnership & Funding Opportunities for Australian Universities
Empowering Australian undergraduates to undertake credit-bearing cultural and visual storytelling residencies in China — with up to $4,000 AUD in New Colombo Plan (NCP) Mobility funding per student.
Compliance Alignment
Why Our Program Meets NCP Criteria
Precision-engineered against the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) New Colombo Plan Mobility Program guidelines.
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Language Priority: Mandarin Training
Includes a dedicated Mandarin Language Training module with conversational practice, aligning directly with the NCP's language learning targets.
Credit
Credit-Bearing Potential
Comprehensive syllabus, assessment rubrics, and portfolio artifacts structured to align with your university's undergraduate Arts, Media, or Cultural Studies credits.
Institutional Assurance
The "Zero-Risk" Partnership Model (For Study Abroad Directors)
We understand that managing overseas risk is a top priority for universities. Stardao China operates as your fully vetted, on-the-ground Third-Party Provider.
🧾 Full Compliance & Audit Trail
We provide formal Chinese VAT invoices (增值税发票) for all program fees, simplifying institutional financial audits and NCP reporting.
🏨 Vetted & Responsible Accommodation
Students stay in licensed, foreigner-registered hotels in Haikou's historic Qilou district (secured at competitive, budget-conscious institutional rates), proving financial prudence.
🛡️ 24/7 Duty of Care & Safety
Comprehensive travel insurance coordination, 24/7 bilingual on-site staff support, and strict risk management protocols conforming to Australian standards.
🤝 Official Chinese Host Institution
Officially hosted by the Hainan Provincial Cultural Tourism Photography Association (led by President Mr. Xu Hongxu), satisfying formal NCP host requirements.
Funding Mechanics & Philanthropy
How to Use the NCP Funding
A transparent funding model that covers student expenses while generating authentic social impact in China.
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1. Student Flights & Living
The NCP grant ($3,000–$4,000 AUD) covers round-trip international flights and basic student living allowances.
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2. Ground Program Fee
Covers Haikou hotel accommodation (budget-conscious institutional rates), masterclass tutors, field transport, studio access, and exhibition curation.
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3. Social Impact Surplus
Operational surplus funds are donated directly to the Light & Shadow Education Assistance Project supporting rural and special education schools.
Become a Partner University
Partner with Stardao to expand your institution’s overseas study portfolio and streamline your 2027 New Colombo Plan applications.
Australian National University
University of Melbourne
University of Sydney
UNSW Sydney
University of Queensland
University of Western Australia
University of Newcastle
University of Auckland
2027 NCP Application Support
Interested in including this in your 2027 NCP Application?
Our team provides complete grant proposal text, risk assessments, syllabus rubrics, and formal Host Institution letters of support.