Australian Scholarship Awards for Papua New Guinea
Hundreds of Papua New Guinea Students study in Australia on free Scholarships every year. These scholarships are provided by the Australian Government and called Australian Awards.
The Australia Awards provide Papua New Guineans with the opportunity to study in Australia and obtain tertiary qualifications from Australian Institutions.
Australia Awards aims to further develop the skills and expertise of Papua New Guineans so they can contribute to Papua New Guinea’s development. They are prestigious awards offered by the Australian Government to Papua New Guinea’s existing and future leaders. Through study and research, recipients develop the knowledge and skills to drive change, influence Papua New Guinea’s development and build enduring people-to-people links with Australia.
The Scholarship Targets
Australia Awards Scholarships target to mid-career Papua New Guinean professionals with at least two years of relevant professional experience.
The Australia Awards provide Papua New Guineans with the opportunity to study in Australia and obtain tertiary qualifications from Australian Institutions.
Australia Awards aims to further develop the skills and expertise of Papua New Guineans so they can contribute to Papua New Guinea’s development. They are prestigious awards offered by the Australian Government to Papua New Guinea’s existing and future leaders. Through study and research, recipients develop the knowledge and skills to drive change, influence Papua New Guinea’s development and build enduring people-to-people links with Australia.
The Scholarship Targets
Australia Awards Scholarships target to mid-career Papua New Guinean professionals with at least two years of relevant professional experience.
Australian Awards Programs for PNG
The Australian Awards Scholarships for Papua New Guinea (PNG) are available in three program categories.
These are
Undergraduates
The Australian Awards for Papua New Guinea offers a very limited number of undergraduate scholarships each year. Undergraduate awards are restricted to topics that cannot be studied in PNG and/or people living with disability. All undergraduate applicants must meet the eligibility criteria for scholarships, including at least two years of work experience.
Masters (Course Works)
The majority of scholarships for PNG are offered for studying a Masters by Coursework. A Masters by Coursework is a postgraduate degree comprising of core units and elective units of study. It involves attending classes, tutorials, participating in group work, and completing compulsory readings and assessments to an agreed timetable.
PhD ( Research)
Australia Awards offer a very limited number of master by research, professional doctorate, and PhD scholarships to support capacity development at PNG higher education and research institutions. (Less than five awards per year.)
Eligibility for research scholarships
These are
- Undergraduate
- Masters (Course Work)
- PhD (Research)
Undergraduates
The Australian Awards for Papua New Guinea offers a very limited number of undergraduate scholarships each year. Undergraduate awards are restricted to topics that cannot be studied in PNG and/or people living with disability. All undergraduate applicants must meet the eligibility criteria for scholarships, including at least two years of work experience.
Masters (Course Works)
The majority of scholarships for PNG are offered for studying a Masters by Coursework. A Masters by Coursework is a postgraduate degree comprising of core units and elective units of study. It involves attending classes, tutorials, participating in group work, and completing compulsory readings and assessments to an agreed timetable.
PhD ( Research)
Australia Awards offer a very limited number of master by research, professional doctorate, and PhD scholarships to support capacity development at PNG higher education and research institutions. (Less than five awards per year.)
Eligibility for research scholarships
- Currently hold a teaching or research role, and
- Currently work at a PNG higher education and research institution
Area of Study - Australian Awards for PNG
The key areas for study through Australian Awards for Papua New Guinea area:
Agriculture
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Education
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Governance
Clinical education Climate Change studies Dietetics and nutrition (for schools) Digital learning and technology (for teaching) Education Education leadership Exercise and sports science Health education Health Promotion for schools Human movement (sports teaching) Mathematics teaching Nutrition and population health for schools Outdoor and environmental education Reading and literacy Science teaching Secondary education Special and Inclusive Education Sports education Sustainable Development Teaching Practice |
Health
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Law & Justice
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Transport & Infrastructure
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Public servants from PNG who are applying for these Awards must comply with the Government of Papua New Guinea training bid process, as outlined in the General Orders, before being considered for an Australia Award.
Women, people living with disability and people living in rural locations are encouraged to apply. The scholarship program is highly competitive, and selection is undertaken on a merit basis.
Women, people living with disability and people living in rural locations are encouraged to apply. The scholarship program is highly competitive, and selection is undertaken on a merit basis.
Application Procedure
Applicants are encouraged to prepare for their application early by considering the following essential aspects of the application:
Applicants are encouraged to prepare for their application early by considering the following essential aspects of the application:
- Every applicant needs to list two course preferences on their application – including the correct course names, correct institution names and correct CRICOS codes. Applicants are encouraged to research course options using the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) website. This website allows you to search for courses, institutions and CRICOS codes.
- Every applicant is required to attach a copy of valid identity documents to their application. To comply with requirements – this should be a copy of a current National Identity Card plus a copy of a birth certificate, or a current passport (dates not expired). Failure to attach valid ID will result in a noncompliant application.
- Every applicant is required to attach a copy of their relevant certified academic certificate/s and transcript/s. These must be certified (signed, stamped and dated) by a Commissioner of Oaths within the last two years.
- If shortlisted in the top 200 applications, applicants are required to sit an International English language Testing System (IELTS) general exam. Applicants are encouraged to prepare for this test by using the free practice tests available online.
How to Apply
The application process is both online as well as manual.
You can apply on the official website on the link provided below.
For more information on the scholarship announcements and applications visit the >> Official Website
You can apply on the official website on the link provided below.
For more information on the scholarship announcements and applications visit the >> Official Website
Application Due date
Applications opens : 1 February , 2023, Closing Date : 1 May , 2023
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