Scholarship
Australia Awards In-PNG Scholarships
These scholarships provide training in priority areas identified by the governments of Australia and Papua New Guinea. They are delivered through selected partner tertiary institutions within Papua New Guinea to strengthen the local workforce.
About this scholarship
Australia Awards In-PNG Scholarships is offered by Australian Government and Government of Papua New Guinea for study in Papua New Guinea at bachelor, diploma and certificate level. The award is valued at Varies by program; includes tuition, study materials, accommodation, and living allowances., provided as tuition and living support.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as tuition and living funding. Applicants selected receive Varies by program; includes tuition, study materials, accommodation, and living allowances.. 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 Education, Nursing, Midwifery and STEM. Nationality requirements apply: Papua New Guinea.
Eligibility
Applicants must be citizens of Papua New Guinea residing in the country at the time of application and meet the entry requirements for the specific program at a partner institution.
How to apply
Applications close on 2026-07-02. 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
Education, Nursing, Midwifery and STEM
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 and Government of Papua New Guinea
- Study destination
- Papua New Guinea
- Eligible applicant countries
- Papua New Guinea
- Award
- Varies by program; includes tuition, study materials, accommodation, and living allowances.
- Funding type
- tuition and living
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- bachelor, diploma and certificate
- Fields of study
- Education, Nursing, Midwifery and STEM
- Nationality
- Papua New Guinea
- Deadline
- Closed · 2026-07-02
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-11-06