Papua New Guinea
Australia Awards In-PNG Scholarships help Papua New Guineans to gain tertiary qualifications in key areas identified by the Governments of Papua New Guinea and Australia. These scholarships are offered through selected institutions in PNG.
Australia Awards PNG, in partnership with Steamships Consortium (comprising Steamships, Pacific Towing, Consort Shipping and Swire Shipping) is offering scholarships for Papua New Guinean women for maritime qualifications in Navigation (Watch Deck) and Engine (Engine Room).
These cadetships include a combination of study at the PNG Maritime College in Madang and seafaring experience to obtain professional maritime qualifications.
The cadet programs are designed to produce Officers of the Watch (Deck or Engine), also known as Mate 3 for deck and Engineer 3 for engine. This qualification enables employment on international vessels as well as on vessels for near coastal work in PNG.
Seafaring career
At the end of the cadetship program, graduates gain a professional seafaring certificate that will stand them in excellent stead for an exciting maritime career. Graduates will be eligible to join one of the many shipping companies with vessels operating in coastal PNG or with an Officer of the Watch qualification, compete for seafaring roles on international vessels.
International sea time
The Officer of the Watch study opportunity for employment on international vessels is only offered to a limited number of high-achieving cadets selected after the first phase of study. International sea time is provided by Swire Shipping. Selected cadets are expected to display a very high level of competency and outstanding professional qualities.
Cadetship phases
The maritime cadetship has three phases:
Phase 1 is 30 weeks (deck) or 45 weeks (engine) of fully funded study time at the PNG Maritime College.
Phase 2 is up to 18 months of seafaring time across 22 months supported by Steamships Consortium either in near-coastal or international waters.
Phase 3 is a final block of 44 weeks (deck) or 45 weeks (engine) of fully funded study time at the PNG Maritime College.
Satisfactory progress
Cadets must make satisfactory progress at each phase of their cadetship to progress to the next stage. If a cadet does not meet academic competency or demonstrate the personal qualities required to work in a challenging shipping environment, then Australia Awards PNG may withdraw the scholarship, or the shipping companies may withdraw their offer of a seafaring experience.
Eligibility
You must meet the following requirements to be considered for a scholarship:
- Meet the PNG Maritime College entry requirements.
- Be a female citizen of Papua New Guinea and be residing in PNG at the time of application (please note that the scholarship is not open to men).
- Have completed Grade 12 or matriculation upgrade (FODE/DODL) with a minimum GPA of 2.6, a minimum grade of B in Advanced Math and Literature (English), and a grade of C in Physics and Chemistry.
- Be able to swim 100 metres fully clothed (if selected, you will undertake a swimming test).
- Meet fitness and health requirements.
- Demonstrate commitment to a career in PNG’s maritime industry.
- Be able to distinguish colour (e.g., not colour blind; testing will be conducted).
- Not have been terminated from a previous Australia Awards scholarship.
- Have no criminal convictions.
Benefits
The Australia Awards In-PNG Scholarship provides a comprehensive package of benefits. If you are offered a scholarship, you will be supported by Australia Awards PNG throughout your study. The scholarship covers:
- travel to and from your province of residence to your chosen institution (mobilisation and demobilisation)
- full tuition fees and on-campus accommodation (if you are residing on-campus)
- one-off establishment allowance
- fortnightly contribution to your living expenses
- a contribution to medical expenses
- participation in enrichment programs
- support for the transition into the workforce after graduation
- one-year associate membership of the PNG–Australia Alumni Association (upon successful graduation)
More Info
For further information contact the Australia Awards In-PNG Scholarships team:
Email:incountry@australiaawardspng.org
Telephone: 3211 766 / 7373 3800
Mobile: 7014 1974 or 7275 9270 or 7073 5219