Welcome to Australia Awards in Papua New Guinea
Applications for In-PNG Scholarships Intake 2021 in midwifery are now openDue to the State of Emergency declared in PNG related to coronavirus, our office is closed until further notice.
We continue to work remotely and we will post updates on this website. You can also contact us by email as follows:
Long-term in-Australia Scholarships enquiries: scholarships AT australiaawardspng.org
In-PNG Scholarships enquiries: incountry AT australiaawardspng.org
Short Course Awards enquiries: fellowships AT australiaawardspng.org
PNG Australia Alumni Association enquiries: secretariat AT pngaaa.org
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
New Links for PNG’s APEC Officials
“An Australia Awards Fellowships course aimed at building capacity in APEC officials has brought like-minded Papua New Guineans with a passion for international trade, together with one common goal,” says Louisa Magalu, Deputy Registrar, Intellectual Property Office...
Fellowship Helps Agnes Pawiong Prepare for APEC 2018
Through a wealth of health-sector policy experience and a desire to learn more about international relations, Agnes Pawiong earned a front-row seat in for the 2018 Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation activities. "I have been involved with APEC since 2013," Agnes...
Preparing for 2019 Australia Awards In-PNG Scholarship awardees Intake 2019
Australia Awards In-PNG Scholarships is holding a leadership workshop for its 11 partner tertiary institutions from around the country in Alotau this week. Representatives from the institutions discussed ways to ensure the 2019 awardees enjoy a smooth transition into...