I asked: 

When did the Colombo Plan Scholarship (used to fully fund international students to pursue undergraduate studies in another country, for example a Singaporean studying in Australia) actually exist? Or did it cease to exist?

ChatGPT answered:

The Colombo Plan Scholarship was established in 1951 as part of a broader initiative by the Colombo Plan, a regional organization designed to promote economic and social development in Asia. The scholarships were originally aimed at providing fully-funded opportunities for students from Asia to pursue higher education in countries like Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Canada, and other member countries. This helped strengthen ties between Asia and the Western world during the post-war period.

Over the years, the nature of the Colombo Plan Scholarship has evolved. Initially, it was a full scholarship for students to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate studies in various countries. However, the focus of the Colombo Plan shifted toward supporting technical training and development programs over time. As a result, the scholarships gradually transitioned away from funding undergraduate education and were more oriented toward technical and vocational training, as well as postgraduate studies in fields like science, engineering, and development studies.

In terms of whether it ceased to exist, while the full Colombo Plan Scholarship for undergraduate studies is not as widely offered today as it once was, the Colombo Plan still exists in a different form. It continues to provide scholarships and assistance, although its focus now tends to be on postgraduate education and professional development. Some countries and institutions still offer scholarships under the broader umbrella of the Colombo Plan, but they are generally more specialized and geared towards specific fields of study.

So, the full undergraduate funding scholarships have largely ceased, but the Colombo Plan itself is still active, primarily focused on regional cooperation and development.

I asked:

Are there any countries whose universities/NPOs/etc. offer scholarships specifically for international students pursuing undergraduate studies? You can just list 10 at most

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I asked a similar question:

Which Australian and New Zealand universities provided (or even provide today) full scholarship for international students to pursue undergraduate studies?

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After I logged in to my account, and asked again, ChatGPT gives me this answer:

Several universities in Australia and New Zealand have historically offered, and in some cases continue to offer, full scholarships to international students for undergraduate studies. These scholarships typically cover tuition fees and may also include living expenses. Below is a list of notable institutions and their scholarship programs:​

Australia:

Australian Catholic University (ACU): Offers scholarships for international undergraduate and postgraduate students based on academic merit. ​Times Higher Education (THE)

Charles Darwin University (CDU): Provides a range of scholarships to support international students, rewarding high-achieving individuals with outstanding academic accomplishments. ​cdu.edu.au

University of Sydney: Offers various scholarships for international students at all study levels. ​cdu.edu.au+2Times Higher Education (THE)+2Top Universities+2

University of Adelaide: Offers several scholarships, which come in the form of bursaries or tuition fee remission. ​Wikipedia+2Wikipedia+2Wikipedia+2

Monash University: Offers several scholarships, which come in the form of bursaries or tuition fee remission. ​

University of South Australia (UniSA): Offers several scholarships, which come in the form of bursaries or tuition fee remission. ​

New Zealand:

University of Auckland: Provides various scholarships for international students at all study levels. ​Times Higher Education (THE)+1Top Universities+1

University of Otago: Offers various postgraduate-level scholarships to study at the university. ​Top Universities+1cdu.edu.au+1

University of Waikato: Provides scholarships such as the International Excellence Scholarship, which is based on academic merit and available for students of all study levels. ​Top Universities+1Times Higher Education (THE)+1

Lincoln University: Offers scholarships valued at NZ$3,000 for new students studying undergraduate programs. ​lincoln.ac.nz

Southern Institute of Technology (SIT): Historically offered the Zero Fees Scheme, allowing students to pay only material costs without tuition fees. However, this program was phased out from 2024. ​Wikipedia

Please note that scholarship availability, eligibility criteria, and application processes can change over time. It is advisable to visit the official websites of these universities or contact their admissions offices directly for the most current information regarding full scholarships for international undergraduate students.

After I logged in to my account, and asked this question, ChatGPT gives me an answer that doesn't deal with my question well:

Yes, several countries offer scholarships specifically for international students pursuing undergraduate studies. Here are ten countries with such opportunities:

United States – Fulbright Program, Joint Japan/World Bank Scholarship, and university-specific merit scholarships.

United Kingdom – Chevening Scholarships (mainly for postgraduates, but some universities offer full undergraduate funding).

Germany – DAAD (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst) offers limited funding for undergraduate studies.

Canada – Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship (University of Toronto) and Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (for postgraduate but signals generous funding).

Australia – Australia Awards Scholarships and university-based full scholarships.

New Zealand – Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships for students from eligible developing countries.

Japan – MEXT (Monbukagakusho) Scholarships covering full tuition and living expenses.

China – Chinese Government Scholarships (CGS) for international students at many universities.

South Korea – Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) offering full tuition, living stipends, and airfare.

Sweden – The Swedish Institute Study Scholarships (mainly for master’s students, but some universities offer undergraduate funding).

Scholarship availability, eligibility, and coverage vary, so it's best to check official government and university websites for updated details.