Scholarship
Australia Awards (In-PNG)
These scholarships are offered by the Australian Government in partnership with the Government of Papua New Guinea. They support study and training within PNG in priority sectors such as health, education, and transport to drive social and economic development.
About this scholarship
Australia Awards (In-PNG) is offered by Australian Government for study in Papua New Guinea at bachelor, diploma and certificate level. The award is valued at Fully funded, 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 Fully funded. 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, diploma and certificate level. Eligible study areas include Health, Education and Transport. Nationality requirements apply: Papua New Guinea.
Eligibility
Must be a citizen of Papua New Guinea, meet academic requirements, and demonstrate potential to contribute to development challenges in PNG.
How to apply
Applications close on 2026-04-30. 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, diploma and certificate
Fields of study
Health, Education and Transport
Nationality requirements
Papua New Guinea
Funding basis
Merit-based
Key details
- Provider
- Australian Government
- Country
- Papua New Guinea
- Award
- Fully funded
- Funding type
- full ride
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- bachelor, diploma and certificate
- Fields of study
- Health, Education and Transport
- Nationality
- Papua New Guinea
- Deadline
- 2026-04-30
- Renewable
- Yes
- Verified by Eternity
- Not yet verified
- Last verified
- 2026-08-25
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
View official scholarship sourceLast verified 2026-08-25
