Australia Awards Scholarships are prestigious international awards offered by the Australian Government to the next generation of global leaders for development. Through study and research, awardees develop the skills and knowledge to drive change and help build enduring people-to-people links with Australia.

Applicants are assessed on their professional and personal qualities, academic competence and, most importantly, their potential to impact on development challenges in Papua New Guinea.

Applications are strongly encouraged from women, people with disability and those from the provinces.

Read more about Australia Awards PNG here.

 

 

Photo of Tania Areori at her graduation at Charles Sturt University

Opportunities

In-PNG Scholarships

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Scholarships to learn in-demand workforce skills in-PNG.

Australia Awards Scholarships

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Gain a world-class education and become a leader for PNG’s future.

Alumni Grant Scheme

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Apply for grant funding to progress your vision for PNG’s development.

Short Course Awards

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Build specialised skills by participating in a Short Course Award.

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