Study in PNG
Applications for 2025 in-PNG scholarships are now closed. Information on applying for future rounds will be provided here when available.
About Australia Awards in-PNG Scholarships
Australia Awards In-PNG Scholarships provide training in priority areas identified by the Papua New Guinean and Australian Governments and are delivered through selected partner institutions in PNG. Women, people with disability and people from rural and remote locations are encouraged to apply for an In-PNG Scholarship.
In-PNG Scholarships are available in four study areas:
- Bachelor of Midwifery; Open to women and men who hold a PNG nursing qualification. More information available here.
- Diploma in General Nursing: Open to women and men who completed grade 12 or matriculation upgrade prior to 2024. More information available here.
- Postgraduate Diploma of General Education: Open to women and men. More information available here.
- Maritime Cadetships for Women: Open to women, subject to a range of eligibility conditions. More information available here.
Benefits of Australia Awards In-PNG Scholarships
- mobilisation and demobilisation travel to and from your province of residence to your chosen institution
- medical kit (for nursing and midwifery awardees)
- ‘reunion’ travel at Christmas if you are undertaking a program of study for more than 12 months
- all tuition fees, and on-campus accommodation (if you are residing on-campus)
- a one-off establishment allowance
- a fortnightly contribution to your living expenses
- contribution to medical expense for your study duration
- on-award enrichment programs including support to prepare to enter the workforce on graduation
- membership for one year as an associate member of the PNG- Australia Alumni Association (on successful graduation)
In-PNG Scholarships Stories
Putting community first in fight against COVID-19
As a team leader with the Gulf Provincial Health Authority, Lucy Solomon is at the forefront of educating local communities about COVID-19 and encouraging people to get vaccinated. Working alongside other frontline health workers, Lucy plans and delivers COVID-19...
Empowering women in Jiwaka Province with legal aid
Australia Awards alumna Emma Minimbi is creating positive change in her community in Jiwaka with her skills and knowledge. Winner of the 2019 Allison Sudradjat Prize which is awarded to two high-achieving Australia Awards scholars from PNG annually, Emma has already...
Employment through Beekeeping
As part of a 5-year strategic plan, Australia Awards Papua New Guinea alumni Henao Longgar continues to share her beekeeping and entrepreneurial experience with youth in need of work experience in Papua New Guinea. Working with the New Guinea Fruit Co and local church...