Scholarship
Australia Awards (In-PNG)
The Australia Awards (In-PNG) program provides scholarships for Papua New Guinean citizens to undertake study at selected tertiary institutions within Papua New Guinea. These awards aim to contribute to the long-term development needs of PNG by developing leadership and professional skills.
About this scholarship
Australia Awards (In-PNG) is offered by Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade for study in Papua New Guinea at bachelor and master level. The award is valued at Full tuition, living expenses, and travel costs, provided as full ride support. Funding is renewable, so it can continue across more than one year of study subject to the provider's conditions.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as full ride funding. Applicants selected receive Full tuition, living expenses, and travel costs. Selection is merit-based, so academic and personal achievement carry the most weight.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at bachelor and master level. Eligible study areas include Health, Education, Infrastructure, Governance and Agriculture. Nationality requirements apply: Papua New Guinea.
Eligibility
Applicants must be citizens of Papua New Guinea, meet specific academic and professional requirements, and be applying for priority fields of study as determined by the program.
How to apply
No fixed closing date is published, so check the provider for the current cycle. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
bachelor and master
Fields of study
Health, Education, Infrastructure, Governance and Agriculture
Nationality requirements
Papua New Guinea
Funding basis
Merit-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
- Study destination
- Papua New Guinea
- Eligible applicant countries
- Papua New Guinea
- Award
- Full tuition, living expenses, and travel costs
- Funding type
- full ride
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- bachelor and master
- Fields of study
- Health, Education, Infrastructure, Governance and Agriculture
- Nationality
- Papua New Guinea
- Deadline
- Deadline unknown
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-21