Welcome to Australia Awards in Papua New Guinea
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Australia Awards in PNG
Australia’s international development assistance in Papua New Guinea helps promote prosperity, reduce poverty, and enhance political stability.
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.
Australia Awards in Papua New Guinea Priority Sectors
Australia Awards in Papua New Guinea
Doctor reaches new heights for PNG health
Dr Celestine Aho has always aspired to lead scientific research that translates into practical results for PNG. It was that ambition that led her into an early career as a scientific officer in Goroka – and prompted her to continue to develop her skills. ‘I came to a...
Nurse Betty Mundua blazes trail for PNG Health
As an Infection Control Coordinator at the ANGAU Memorial Hospital in Lae, Betty Mundua is playing a leading role in promoting good health and hygiene practices as part of the provincial response to COVID-19. A clinical nurse by profession and an Australia Awards...
Future nurses step up to COVID-19 challenge
COVID-19 presents one of the most complex challenges the region faces right now. Now imagine being a nurse on the frontline of PNG’s health response. These difficult times however are an opportunity for nursing students to reflect on their choice of study, the...