Scholarship
Tertiary Education Student Assistance Scheme (TESAS)
The Tertiary Education Student Assistance Scheme (TESAS) is the primary government scholarship program in Papua New Guinea. It provides financial support to eligible students to pursue higher education at recognized institutions within the country.
About this scholarship
Tertiary Education Student Assistance Scheme (TESAS) is offered by Department of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (DHERST) for study in Papua New Guinea at bachelor, diploma and certificate level. The award is valued at Varies based on program and institution, 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 Varies based on program and institution. Selection is merit-based and need-based, so both academic record and financial circumstances are assessed.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at bachelor, diploma and certificate level. Nationality requirements apply: Papua New Guinea.
Eligibility
Must be a citizen of Papua New Guinea and enrolled in an accredited higher education institution in PNG.
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, diploma and certificate
Nationality requirements
Papua New Guinea
Funding basis
Merit-based and Need-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- Department of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (DHERST)
- Study destination
- Papua New Guinea
- Eligible applicant countries
- Papua New Guinea
- Award
- Varies based on program and institution
- Funding type
- tuition and living
- Selection basis
- Merit-based and Need-based
- Study levels
- bachelor, diploma and certificate
- 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: 2026-09-23