<![CDATA[Scholarships Awards - Scholarships Tips]]>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 03:32:36 +1000Weebly<![CDATA[Tips for securing scholarships abroad]]>Tue, 21 Mar 2023 08:12:24 GMThttps://www.scholarshipsawards.com/scholarships-tips/tips-for-securing-scholarships-abroadSTUDYING in a foreign country is a fantastic opportunity for any student.
One gets to pursue their career while learning about different cultures and fulfilling their spirit of exploration.
However, few can do it out of their pockets because of the expenses involved.
Landing a scholarship helps alleviate the costs, but many students compete for limited slots because they are rare.
The following some tips that should help give you an advantage in your quest to study abroad.
What are the benefits of studying abroad?
Choosing to study abroad is a bold decision that carries some interesting perks, such as:
  • GAINING a global outlook;
  • DIVERSIFYING your learning and your experience;
  •  OPPORTUNITY for personal growth;
  • CREATING connections;
  • LOOKS good on your resume for prospective employers; and,
  • GETTING to explore the world.
The secrets for landing scholarships
While there’s no magic way of getting scholarships abroad, some strategies can help increase your odds of getting one.
Here are some top secrets.

Seek Help
You need all the help you can get when it comes to getting a scholarship.
First, speak to university officials in the study abroad offices and learn the process.
Then, visit the financial aid officials and discuss it with your academic advisors.
Finally, if you know someone who won a scholarship, ask for their advice. Your professors can also help you find opportunities and provide some useful advice.
The challenging part about scholarships is finding them.
The more professionals you talk to about it, the more you’re likely to find the right one.

Research
There are opportunities out there, and you can find them through research.
Visit financial aid directories and explore the different types of studentships available.
In addition, universities and others by the government offer some fellowships. Learn about the requirements of the various scholarships and identify the ones you qualify for.

Prove yourself in your application
Work to make your application stand out positively.
With the stiff competition for slots, you should make your application memorable.
First, create a checklist of all that the scholarship providers are looking for from your research.
Then, work on all the documents required and show them you are the one they are looking for.
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]]><![CDATA[Top Performing Schools inPNG in 2020]]>Thu, 10 Dec 2020 10:38:46 GMThttps://www.scholarshipsawards.com/scholarships-tips/top-performing-schools-inpng-in-2020Top Performing Schools in PNG in 2020Top Performing Schools in PNG in 2020
Papua New Guinea Education Department has released the top performing Schools in 2020. These schools are ranked based on their internal marks and the External Examination Marks.

Both Grade 10 and 12 Ranking are done. 

Top 15 Performing Schools in PNG in Grade 10  - 2020

  1. St Charles Lwunaga Secondary  -NCD
  2. Busu Secondary  - Morobe Province
  3. Cameron Secondary School -MILNE BAY 
  4. Manus Secondary School - Manus Province
  5. Marianville Secondary School -NCD
  6. Vanimo Secondary school -WSP
  7. Della Salle Secondary School -NCD
  8. Mercy Secondary School -ESP
  9. Mt Hagen Secondary School -WHP
  10. Kundiawa Lutheran Day Secondary -SIMBU
  11. Oksamin High School -WSP
  12. JAMES CHARLMERS HIGH SCHOOL-MILNE BAY 
  13. 13.MALALA CATH SEC-MADANG
  14. .LAE SEC-MOROBE
  15. JUBILEE SEC-NCD

Top 15 Performing Schools in PNG in GR 12 - 2020 

  1. MARIANVILLE SEC-NCD
  2. MT HAGEN SEC - WHP
  3. ST IGNATUS-WSP
  4. BUSU SEC-MOROBE
  5. ST CHARLES LWANGA-NCD
  6. CAMRON SEC-MILNE BAY
  7. DELA SALLE SEC -NCD
  8. LAE SEC-MOROBE
  9. LIHIR SEC-NIP
  10. TOKARARA SEC-NCD
  11. KEROWAGI SEC-SIMBU
  12. SACRED HEART SEC (TAPINI)-CENTRAL
  13. 1JUBILEE SEC-NCD
  14. .AGLUM SEC-WHP
  15. ST MARY ASITAVI-AROB


TOP PERFORMING  NATIONAL H/SCHOOLS -2020


  1. PASSAM NATIONAL HIGH
  2. .PORT MORESBY NATIONAL HIGH
  3. KEREVAT NATIONAL HIGH
  4. SOGERI NATIONAL HIGH
  5. AIYURA NATIONAL HIGH
  6. WAWIN NATIONAL HIGH.
Next : Top Performing Schools In PNG
]]><![CDATA[Top Performing Schools in PNG]]>Sun, 16 Dec 2018 06:19:18 GMThttps://www.scholarshipsawards.com/scholarships-tips/top-performing-schools-in-pngTop Performing Schools in PNGTop Performing Schools in Papua New Guinea
Every year, Papua New Guinea ranks every schools in the country based on their National Examination. For this year (2018), the following schools have been identified as top performing schools. The Grade 10 and 12 Examination results were used to rank the schools.

Top Performing Schools in Grade 10 Examination
Top 20 Grade 10 schools (in no apparent order)
  1. St Charles Lwanga Secondary School – NCD
  2. Marianville Secondary School – NCD
  3. Jubilee Catholic Secondary School – NCD
  4. Cameron Secondary School – Milne Bay
  5. Gordon Secondary School – NCD
  6. Oksapmin High School – West Sepik
  7. Mt Hagen Secondary School – Western Highlands
  8. Lae Secondary School – Morobe
  9. James Chalmers Memorial (Suau) High School – Milne Bay
  10. Busu Secondary School – Morobe
  11. De La Salle (Bomana) Secondary School – NCD
  12. Manus Secondary School – Manus
  13. Don Bosco (Vanimo) Secondary School – West Sepik
  14. St Ignatius Secondary School – West Sepik
  15. Mercy (Yarapos) Secondary School – East Sepik
  16. Anditale High School – Enga
  17. Gumini Secondary School – Simbu
  18. Don Bosco (Araimiri) Secondary School – Gulf
  19. Ecom Secondary School – Manus
  20. Vanimo Secondary School – West Sepik 

Top 20 Grade 12 schools (in no apparent order)
  1. Marianville Secondary School – NCD
  2. Cameron Secondary School – Milne Bay
  3. Mt Hagen Secondary School – Western Highlands
  4. St Charles Lwanga Secondary School – NCD
  5. St Ignatius Secondary School – West Sepik
  6. St Mary’s (Asitavi) Secondary School – AROB
  7. Busu Secondary School – Morobe
  8. Gordon Secondary School – NCD
  9. OLSH Vunapope Secondary School – ENB
  10. Jubilee Catholic Secondary School – NCD
  11. Notre Dame Secondary School – Western Highlands
  12. Lae Secondary School – Morobe
  13. Goroka Secondary School – Eastern Highlands
  14. Don Bosco (Vanimo) Secondary School – West Sepik
  15. Vanimo Secondary School – West Sepik
  16. Kerowagi Secondary School – Simbu
  17. Mercy (Yarapos) Secondary School – East Sepik
  18. Utmei Secondary School – East New Britain
  19.  Sacred Heart (Hagita) Secondary School – Milne Bay
  20. Ecom Secondary School – Manus
  21. Top Grade 12 National High School (in order of ranking)
  22. Port Moresby National High School – NCD
  23. Kerevat National High School – ENB
  24. Sogeri National High School – Central
  25. Passam National High School – ESP
  26. Wawin National High School – Morobe
]]><![CDATA[How to apply for Australian Award Scholarships]]>Tue, 20 Nov 2018 23:31:16 GMThttps://www.scholarshipsawards.com/scholarships-tips/how-to-apply-for-australian-award-scholarshipsPicture
Today, we here at scholarshipsawards.com are delighted to provide some scholarships tips for studies in Australia. For now ,we look at Australian Scholarship Awards.

The Australian Scholarships Awards are prestigious scholarships provided by the Australian Government  to eligible international students. The Scholarship comes in different categories and students can study in many fields of study.  These are Open and Public categories. These Scholarships are FREE and come with many benefits and as such, they are one of the competitive scholarships in the world.

Study Programs 
i. Diploma courses (Diploma and Advance Diploma course duration range from a year to 2.5 years maximum full time study) – limited quota available for People with a Disability and their carers only.
ii. Bachelor degree courses (the maximum duration of study permitted for a Bachelor degree is four years) – limited quota available, highly competitive.
iii. Master (course work & research) degree courses – the majority of scholarships are available for postgraduate coursework programs i.e. Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Masters. (The maximum duration for a Master degree program is two years)
iv. Post Doctorate Degree (PhD) programs – prioritised for applicants currently employed in Higher Education and Research Institutes. (The maximum duration for a PhD is four years. Limited Quota

Below are some tips when making an application for the Australian.

Before you can apply you must first check you have met the eligibility criteria.

Eligibility
It is important to check whether you are eligible to apply for the scholarship. If you are eligible, proceed onto lodging your application following the following steps.

Applying for the Scholarship
There are two accepted application processes for submitting an application; Electronic Online applications sent via email and Soft copy USB applications sent through courier mail. Hard copy applications are not encouraged. Late applications will not be considered.
It is imperative that all applicants provide a reliable email address, as all notifications will be communicated via email. Please check your country’s specification on this scholarships application process.

What you need to attach with your application.
Make sure to attach all your academic transcripts, recommendation letters, CVs, Research proposals if you are applying for Masters and Doctoral programs. See country specification in your country.

Scholarship Announcements
Usually, the scholarship announcements for both opening and closing dates are made in the local media or the official Australian Awards Websites in your country. Consult your countries Australian Awards agents or their websites.  
]]><![CDATA[How to apply to Study in Australia]]>Tue, 20 Nov 2018 23:28:40 GMThttps://www.scholarshipsawards.com/scholarships-tips/how-to-apply-to-study-in-australiaHow to apply to study in AustraliaAustralia is one of the world's top destinations for foreign students to get decent education. Australia offers variety of  world standard academic  programmes for international students.  The following outlines how you can apply to study in Australia. Australian  Scholarships are also available for international students who wish to study in Australia.

To study in Australia you'll need to apply for both admission to an institution and also for a student visa from the Australian Government. You can also apply for different scholarships to fund your studies while you are in Australia.

There are  number of steps you must go through including (details of each of the following will be outlined in our next post):
  • Deciding on your preferred course and institution.
  • Submitting your application to the institution.
  • Receiving and accepting a Letter of Offer.
  • Receiving your electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE).
  • Applying for your student visa.
There is a range of entry requirements that you will need to meet both for you institution application and your visa application. This can include:
  • Academic requirements.
  • English language requirements.
  • Evidence of funds to support your study.
  • Overseas student health cover.
If you're already living or working in Australia, you may still be able to apply to study here as an international student. Education agents in your home country can also help you with applying to study in Australia.

There are some Australian Scholarships available, check this website or go to Australian Scholarships

In our next post, we will detail the processes of each of the processes outlined above. Please do subscribe using the subscribe form available on the sidebar for alerts.
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