Scholarship
Tertiary Education Student Assistance Scheme (TESAS)
The Tertiary Education Student Assistance Scheme (TESAS) is a government-funded program providing financial support to eligible students enrolled in targeted tertiary education programs. It covers essential study costs including tuition fees, board and lodging, travel, and student resources, and includes a supplementary fortnightly allowance.
About this scholarship
Tertiary Education Student Assistance Scheme (TESAS) is offered by Government of Papua New Guinea for study in Papua New Guinea at bachelor and diploma level. The award is valued at Covers tuition, board, lodging, travel, and a fortnightly allowance, provided as tuition and living 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 tuition and living funding. Applicants selected receive Covers tuition, board, lodging, travel, and a fortnightly allowance. 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 diploma level. Nationality requirements apply: Papua New Guinea.
Eligibility
Open to national students enrolled in targeted tertiary education programs at recognized institutions in Papua New Guinea, selected on a merit basis.
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 diploma
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
- Government of Papua New Guinea
- Study destination
- Papua New Guinea
- Eligible applicant countries
- Papua New Guinea
- Award
- Covers tuition, board, lodging, travel, and a fortnightly allowance
- Funding type
- tuition and living
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- bachelor and diploma
- 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