Closing date: 30 April 2025 (11:59PM AEST)
Student type: International students from Papua New Guinea.
Level of study:
Australia Awards scholarships provide citizens of Papua New Guinea with the opportunity to obtain a qualification from a tertiary institution in Australia or the Pacific region. Awards will be offered for commencement in 2026 within the following:
- Undergraduate
- Offered for studies at Australian institutions in degree areas not available in Papua New Guinea (scholarships which are not available include arts, pilot training, business/commerce, law, management, medicine, nursing, public policy).
- Only offered for Certificate IV Aircraft Maintenance Engineering – mechanical/avionic studies at Fiji National University to nominees from targeted partner agencies.
- People with disabilities can apply for any undergraduate program open for international students in Australia.
- Master’s by Coursework
- All study areas are open for application at Australian institutions. Applicants must not have previously completed a master’s degree overseas. Applicants who completed a master’s degree from a PNG institution, can apply for another masters in a different subject area or field of specialisation.
- Master’s by Research, Master’s in Philosophy, PhD or Professional Doctorate
- All study areas are open for application at Australian institutions. Academic and research staff of higher education and research institutions in Papua New Guinea will be given greater preference in this category.
Study area: Any
Scholarship value:
Australia Awards scholarships are offered for the minimum period necessary for the individual to complete the academic program specified by the Australian education institution, including any preparatory training.
Scholarship recipients will receive the following:
- return air travel
- a one-off establishment allowance on arrival
- full tuition fees
- contribution to living expenses
- introductory academic program
- overseas student health cover for the duration of the scholarship
- supplementary academic support
- fieldwork allowance for research students and masters by coursework which has a compulsory fieldwork component.
For scholars with a disability, disability support funding, including a carer support package, is also available.
Description: Australia’s international development assistance in Papua New Guinea helps promote prosperity, reduce poverty, and enhance political stability.
Australia Awards scholarships are prestigious international awards offered by the Australian Government to the next generation of global leaders in developing countries. Through study and research, recipients develop the skills and knowledge to drive change and help build enduring people-to-people links with Australia.
Eligibility:
Australia Awards applicants must meet all eligibility requirements detailed in the Australia Awards Scholarships Policy Handbook.
Country-specific conditions
In addition to the general eligibility requirements, candidates from Papua New Guinea must also meet these conditions:
- must be a citizen of Papua New Guinea, without dual or additional citizenship and be residing and working in Papua New Guinea at the time of applying
- must not be an Australian citizen, hold permanent residency in Australia or be applying for a visa to live in Australia permanently
- must have a minimum of two-years work experience. People with disabilities are exempt from this requirement.
- must meet minimum English language proficiency, and
- must be applying for an upgrade of highest qualification.
How to apply: apply online