
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
Henao maximises on agribusiness learnings and networks back in the honey industry
Henao Longgar has been an Apiculture Manager at New Guinea Fruit Company for four years. There, Henao works full-time on the company’s Honey Project which delivers beekeeping services to the rural beekeepers of the Eastern Highlands Province and the neighbouring...
Counselling pioneer shares skills in the Highlands
Rebecca Piam’s (pictured above, standing at far right) passion for helping people and supporting communities has always been at the core of her counselling career. These vital skills have become more important than ever during the COVID-19 pandemic. Rebecca, who hails...
Agribusiness scholars reap bumper harvest
From trout farms to honey producers and more in between, the current crop of PNG participants in an innovative agribusiness course recently experienced a diverse taste of Australia – and developed new skills to apply back home. The 25 participants in the latest...