The Australia Awards PNG Scholarships program provides opportunities for Papua New Guineans to gain tertiary qualifications in priority sectors identified by the Governments of Australia and Papua New Guinea.
These scholarships aim to strengthen the country’s workforce by supporting education in key development areas, particularly healthcare. Nurses play a vital role in delivering essential services across hospitals, clinics, and communities throughout Papua New Guinea.
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| Australia Awards PNG Scholarships – Diploma of General Nursing |
Course Program
- Program: Diploma of General Nursing
- Duration: 3 Years (Full-time)
- Study Location: Papua New Guinea (in-country only)
- Institutions:
- Lae School of Nursing
- Lutheran School of Nursing
Eligibility
- Must be a citizen of Papua New Guinea
- Grade 12 school leaver or non-school leaver
- Interest in pursuing a career in nursing
- Commitment to contributing to the health sector in PNG
- Must meet institutional and Australia Awards entry requirements
- Open to both women and men
Benefits
- Tuition fees
- Study materials and learning resources
- Accommodation allowance
- Living allowance
- Clinical and fieldwork training support
- Other approved study-related costs
Requirements
- Completed application form
- Certified copies of academic transcripts and certificates
- Proof of PNG citizenship (Birth Certificate or Passport)
- Personal statement
- Two referee reports
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Any additional documents as requested
Application Process
- Review eligibility criteria and scholarship guidelines
- Prepare all required documents
- Complete the application form online
- Submit the application before the closing date
- Shortlisted candidates may be invited for further assessment or interview
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Contacts
Australia Awards PNG Office
Website: https://www.australiaawardspng.org
Email: info(at)australiaawardspng(dot)org
Phone: +675 308 3100
Location: Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
Due Dates
- Application opening and closing dates vary each year (see official site above)
- Check the official website regularly for updates
- Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted