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
Education leader putting community wellbeing first
With almost 40 years of experience as an educator, Philip So’on (pictured above, right) has taught in several high schools across Papua New Guinea. Starting as a young teacher in 1983 in New Ireland Province, Philip is now an Assistant Secretary at the National...
Alumna takes the lead in sharing skills and knowledge during COVID-19
Rebecca (pictured above) is one of the many inspirational PNG women we celebrate on International Women’s Day – with its 2021 theme of Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world. After completing a Master’s in Disability Policy at Flinders...
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...