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
Teaching, a calling back to the provinces as Australia Awards scholars share vital skills
Hard work, dedication and the support of Australia Awards Scholarships helped 28 teachers graduate with a Diploma in Primary Teaching from Sacred Heart Teachers College in Port Moresby in 2018. Many of these graduates have since returned to their home villages to fill...
Update on Australia Awards Scholarships Intake 2020
Shortlisted applicants for Australia Awards Scholarships Intake 2020, for long-term study in Australia, have now been notified. We thank all applicants for their interest in Australia Awards Scholarships. While you might be disappointed if your application was...
A life-changing encounter leads to rewarding midwifery career
In a profession dominated by women, Elijah Tami thrives on the challenge of providing critical services for expecting mothers. Midwives provide specialised healthcare to women during pregnancy, labour and the period after labour aiming to facilitate a positive...