International Scholarships for Papua New Guinea Students

There are several scholarship opportunities for students from Papua New Guinea (PNG) to study abroad or study at local institutions. These scholarships are provided by local governments as well as Foreign  Governments. 

Local Scholarships

There are several scholarships opportunities for students from PNG to study in local institutions. Below are list of such scholarships.

1. TESAS - The Tertiary Education Student Assistant Scholarships are offered by the government of Papua New Guinea to students

 who are Universities and have met the award selection criteria. This scholarship is also available first years students who graduate

out of Secondary Schools and National High Schools.  

2. Air Niugini Pilot Training Cadet Scholarships

   This scholarships is offered by PNG's Airline, Air Niugini to students who have good grades in English, Maths and Science. 

   The scholarship is aimed at training Pilots for the Airline. Check here for Scholarships Information

3. Provincial Government Scholarships

   Some provincial governments in PNG provide their students with scholarships to study overseas or at local institutions. 

   These Provinces include    Central Province, Enga Province, Morobe Province, New Ireland Province, National Capital District. 

4. Kumul Holding Scholarship - This scholarship is provided by the Kumul Holdings. This scholarship is available for PNG students in LNG impact area. Check out PNG LNG Scholarships

5. NICTA Girls in ICT Scholarship - This scholarship is provided by NICTA for Girls/females students in Papua New Guinea to study ICT. The Papua New Guinea  National Information & Communications Technology Authority (NICTA) is a government agency responsible for the regulation and licensing of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Papua New Guinea (PNG), in respect of the areas of broadcasting; internet service provision; radiocommunications; and telecommunications. This scholarship targets those areas of study. 

6. PNG LNG Scholarships

Students in the PNG LNG Project areas in Papua New Guinea  are eligible for this scholarships provided by ExxonMobil PNG and the Australian Government through the Australia Awards Pacific Scholarships program. Read more >> PNG LNG Scholarships

International Scholarships for Papua New Guinea Students

These scholarships are provided by for countries for Papua New Guinea students to study abroad. PNG students can apply for one of the scholarships below.

1. Australian Awards Scholarships

 This scholarship is provided by Australian Government to students from PNG. Scholarship is offered annually. Check here for details

2. New Zealand Government scholarships for PNG students.

This scholarship is provided by the Government of New Zealand for PNG students to study in New Zealand Universities. Check here for details

3. UK Scholarships

 PNG students also study in the UK on several scholarships. There are several Scholarship opportunities for PNG Students to study in the UK. PNG students can apply for these scholarships. The list below provides some of the scholarships in the United Kingdom. The Scholarships are provided by either Government, Universities or private organisations. Check out UK Scholarships 

4. United States - South Pacific Scholarships

Candidates from the following countries, who meet specific selection criteria, are eligible for the program: Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Niue, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu.  The U.S.–South Pacific Scholarship Program is administered by the East-West Center on behalf of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs...read more on >> US South Pacific Scholarships

5. Japanese Scholarships

PNG students can also apply for Japanese Scholarships. This scholarship is open annually. Japanese government-sponsored  scholarships available under the Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) 

Scholarship program. These scholarships are for  research students, teacher training  students, undergraduate university students, Japanese studies students, college  of technology students, special training students and YLP  students. Check here on how to apply for Japanese Scholarships for PNG

6. Chinese Scholarships

In accordance with the MOU on Educational Cooperation between the Government of the People’s Republic of China and the Government of the Independent State of Papua New Guinea, the Chinese Government will provide five (5) postgraduate scholarships and fifteen (15) undergraduate degree Scholarships for PNG students to pursue degree studies in China . How to apply for Chinese Government Scholarships

7. South Korean Scholarships

There are scholarship opportunities for International students to study in South South Korea. One of the scholarship fo international students is called Korean Government Scholarship Program for  an Under graduate Course. Apply for South Korean Scholarships

8. Indian Scholarships

9. Indonesian Scholarships

The government of Indonesia provides scholarships for Papua New Guineans every year. Scholars are invited to apply for this scholarship to study in universities in Indonesia. The Scholarship Program comes under the Indonesian government’s Scholarship Scheme aimed at equipping Papua New Guineans with necessary knowledge to return and develop the Nation.. Apply for Indonesian Government Scholarships

10. Bula Scholarships

Building University Links for Action, also known as the BULA Project is an Intra ACP Mobility Project, which is funded with the support of the European Commission. The BULA Project is coordinated by The University of the South Pacific and comprises of 7 partners, including 2 major partners, 1 Technical partner, and 4 associate partners. The Project provides an opportunity for students from eligible Pacific and Caribbean countries to apply for a Masters or Doctorate study. It also provides an opportunity for staff from the major partner institutions to apply for a short term Exchange Program. Apply for Bula Scholarships

11. Commonwealth Scholarships

Papua New Guinea Students can apply to study in Australia, New Zealand, or UK under Commonwealth Scholarships. Apply for Commonwealth Scholarships

United States - South Pacific Scholarships Program now open

The United States–South Pacific Scholarship Program, authorized by the U.S. Congress and funded by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State, is a competitive, merit-based scholarship program that provides opportunities for Master’s and Bachelor’s degree study at the University of Hawai‘i in fields that are directly relevant to the development needs of Pacific island countries.  It will also enable the recipients to obtain a broader understanding of the United States.  The scholarship program will include a mentoring component with a possible follow-on summer internship, and readily accessible opportunities for participation in host family and volunteer service programs.  Candidates from the following countries, who meet specific selection criteria, are eligible for the program: Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Niue, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu.  The U.S.–South Pacific Scholarship Program is administered by the East-West Center on behalf of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.

Eligible Fields of Study: Priority areas of study include agriculture, business, communication/journalism, education, environmental studies, gender studies, NGO management, political science, public administration, public health, STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, mathematics), and other related fields. If a desired field of study is not among the priorities, the applicant should give special attention to explaining how this course of study would support the goals of the scholarship program. Support is not available for professional degrees such as architecture, law, and medicine.

Three (3) Scholarships will be available for studies to begin in August 2017

Selection: Selection will be made, with input from U.S. Embassies in the region, by a U.S.-based academic review committee that may include Pacific Islands and other specialists from the East-West Center and University of Hawai‘i system, a representative of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, and a Pacific Islands student representative.  

Eligibility

Bachelor’s Scholarship:  Applicants must have completed secondary school by the deadline for submitting a university application for admission to their undergraduate program.  In some countries this means having completed “Form 6.”  In other countries, this may mean having completed “Grade 12.”  Individuals who have completed some undergraduate level courses but have not obtained the equivalent of a U.S. four-year bachelor’s degree are also eligible and strongly encouraged to apply.

Master’s Scholarship:  Applicants must have completed at least a three-year baccalaureate program.  Those with a three-year Bachelor’s degree may apply for a bridging program of up to one year, which upon completion allows for application to a master’s degree program.  Master’s programs may not require a bridging component, depending on prior study and academic performance during the first year.  The USSP program does not generally permit direct application and admission to a graduate degree program.  Those who currently possess both a bachelor’s degree and a post-graduate diploma or honors degree, or will have earned a post-graduate diploma or honors degree before the scholarship’s August start date, are strongly encouraged to apply.

Because an objective of the program is to provide an educational exchange experience to those not previously afforded such an opportunity, preference will usually be given to candidates who have not had recent extensive experience in the United States.  Preference may also be given to candidates who have not had extensive opportunities for study at educational institutions outside the Pacific Islands region (i.e., outside the countries listed in paragraph one above).

Note:  Individuals who have dual citizenship, one being that of the United States, are not eligible.  U.S. non-citizen nationals and U.S. permanent residents are also not eligible for USSP.  All scholarship recipients must be able to meet the requirements of the Exchange Visitor (J-1 visa) program.

All application documents contained in the application packet may be found at: www.eastwestcenter.org/ussp.  Application packets may also be obtained from U.S. embassies or consulates located in Suva, Fiji; Auckland or Wellington, New Zealand; Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea; Apia, Samoa; or from the Award Services Office at the East-West Center, 1601 East-West Road, Honolulu, Hawaii  96848-1601. Further inquiries:  Telephone (808) 944-7735; Fax: (808) 944-7730, Email: USSP@EastWestCenter.org.  All inquiries should reference the 2016 United States–South Pacific (USSP) Scholarship Program competition.

The application deadline is February 1, 2017 for awards beginning in early August 2017.  Awards are expected to be announced on the East-West Center website www.eastwestcenter.org/ussp by April 3, 2017.

Download all application Forms on the >> Official Website here 

Commonwealth Medical Scholarships for Clinical Training in UK

There is a great opportunity for International students from developing Commonwealth countries to study Medicine in the United Kingdom under Commonwealth Medical Fellowships/Scholarships programs.

These fellowships are funded by the UK Department for International Development (DFID), with the aim of contributing to the UK’s international development aims and wider overseas interests, supporting excellence in UK higher education, and sustaining the principles of the Commonwealth.

Who can apply for these scholarships?

Mid-career medics working in universities or affiliated teaching hospitals in developing Commonwealth countries.
Fellows are expected to participate in clinical practice during their fellowship, and to register with the General Medical Council (GMC).

Eligibility
To apply for these fellowships, you must:

• Be a Commonwealth citizen, refugee, or British protected person
• Be permanently resident in a developing Commonwealth country
• Be employed by a hospital affiliated to a university
• Be nominated to the CSC by an eligible institution
• Be available to start your fellowship in the UK on 1 October 2017
• Have qualified as a doctor between 1 October 2007 and 30 September 2010, or before 1 October 2002
• Have met the English language requirements of the General Medical Council (GMC) by 15 May 2017

The CSC promotes equal opportunity, gender equity, and cultural exchange. Applications are encouraged from a diverse range of candidates. The CSC is committed to administering and managing its scholarships and fellowships in a fair and transparent manner – for more information, see the CSC anti-fraud policy.

See eligible countries >> Commonwealth Medical Scholarships Eligible countries 


How to apply


All applications must be made through your nominating body in your home country. Each nominating body is responsible for its own selection process. You must check with your nominating body for their specific advice and rules for applying, and for their own closing date for applications.

All applications must be submitted by 23.59 (GMT) on 15 November 2016 at the latest.

For more information on how to apply for this scholarships go >> http://cscuk.dfid.gov.uk/apply/medical-fellowships/

Kumul Petroleum Holdings Scholarship Program for Papua New Guinea Students for 2017 now open

About the Scholarships/Sponsorship.

As part of KPHL’s vision to drive core values that support the quality of its operations and the human capital; the company has initiated this Sponsorship Program in 2014 mainly to assist students whose families are finding it difficult to pay for school fees to enable their children to complete their tertiary studies.

KPHL Sponsorship Program aim is to build a nation of professionals who can in return give back to the country in meaningful ways, to build a better and brighter tomorrow. Through this sponsorship KPHL is able to give young PNG’s the opportunity to reach their dreams through achieving the very foundation that makes it all happen – education.
Additionally, students who successfully complete their studies through this Program, can be considered for further sponsorship
Programs to achieve higher qualifications or be given the opportunity for graduate employment within the company.

Now KPHL is calling for  applications from interested students for sponsorships/scholarships in  2017 .

Selection Criteria
Students must be from the following categories of studies to apply;

• Grade 12 school leaver with an admission offer from a University
• Current university student in their 1st, 2nd, 3rd or final year of studies
• undergraduate student who has been offered admission for Masters studies – this can be an undergraduate without work experience or one with work experience
• Post graduate student who has been offered admission for PHD studies – this can also be a postgraduate student without work experience or one with work experience
• Students who are able to demonstrate commitment and dedication to their studies
• Focused and career driven who want to excel into the workforce with promising careers

General Information
Program runs for as long as students are admitted to university to complete their studies

• To be successful for sponsorship, students must demonstrate above average grades in their current studies
• Students must maintain academic performance on an annual basis to guarantee their placing under the Program
• Students will go through an internal selection process with requirements that need to be met
• Consideration is given to both offshore and local sponsorships at Universities only. In PNG it would be UNITECH, UPNG, Divine Word, University of Goroka. For overseas sponsorship, it can be for any institution, as long as they are considered Universities
• Students may be given the opportunity to join the KPHL GDP, depending on performance and Management decision
• Consideration is given to students from the impacted areas, as long as they meet requirements in the selection process

Students will need to submit:

• Latest Curriculum Vitae
• Transcripts for current or completed studies
• Copy of Degree Certificate, if already graduated
• Three (3) reliable referees. Students are encouraged to obtain a suitable reference from the Organizations they were engaged to for their final year practical/industrial training Offer of admission to University

KPHL takes this opportunity to thank you for your involvement in the Sponsorship Program and wish you all the best in the selection
process.

Closing Date for all applications Friday 02nd September, 2016.

How to Apply

Request for application forms using the contacts details below.

Kumul Petroleum Holdings Limited Promoting Excellence for Benefiting Papua New Guinea now and into the future.P O Box 143, Port Moresby 121, National Capital District+675 320 2253 or +675 320 023.  Email contact here