Scholarship
Tertiary Education Student Assistance Scheme (TESAS)
The Tertiary Education Study Assistance Scheme (TESAS) provides financial assistance on behalf of the Government of PNG to eligible students of targeted tertiary education programs. It covers study costs including tuition fees, board and lodgings, travel, and student resources.
About this scholarship
Tertiary Education Student Assistance Scheme (TESAS) is offered by Department of Higher Education, Research, Science, and Technology (DHERST) at bachelor and master level. The award is valued at Varies based on subsidy level, 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 subsidy level. 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. Nationality requirements apply: Papua New Guinea.
Eligibility
Applicants must be Papua New Guinean citizens, intend to study full-time and on-campus, and satisfy the admission requirements of an approved institution as verified by the National Online Selection System.
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
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
- Department of Higher Education, Research, Science, and Technology (DHERST)
- Eligible applicant countries
- Papua New Guinea
- Award
- Varies based on subsidy level
- Funding type
- tuition and living
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- bachelor and master
- 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: 2026-10-08