Scholarship Opportunities at PNGUoT
Papua New Guinea University of Technology (PNGUoT) offers a range of scholarships to support both local and international students in their academic journey. These include government-funded awards through the Tertiary Education Student Assistance Scheme (TESAS), university-based Graduate Assistantship Programs, and industry-sponsored scholarships from leading companies such as Ok Tedi Mining, Exon Mobil, and NICTA.
Scholarships may cover tuition fees, accommodation, travel, and study materials, depending on the program and level of study. International students may also access regional opportunities such as the Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships.
At PNGUoT, scholarships are awarded on merit, academic performance, and potential to contribute to national and regional development.
PNG Government Scholarship
Scholarship is open to all PNGUoT national students. Students who have registered in semester 1 and have continued on to semester 2 are eligible. PNGUoT sends the results (weighted averages for semester 1 & 2) to DHERST at the end of the year for consideration and selection).
Undergraduate Scholarship
The Tertiary Education Student Assistance Scheme (TESAS) provides financial assistance from the Government of PNG to eligible students of targeted tertiary education programs on a merit basis.
TESAS includes financial assistance for study costs, such as tuition fees, boarding and lodgings, travel, and student resources. Currently, TESAS also includes a supplementary fortnightly allowance.
TESAS Awards are offered for one year of study only. Awardees who study programs longer than one year are automatically considered on a merit basis for another TESAS Award for their continuing studies in the following year.
Eligibility for Consideration of a TESAS Award
To be eligible for consideration for a TESAS Awards, applicants must:
- Be a Papua New Guinean citizen;
- Intend to study full-time and on-campus;
- Be able to satisfy the admission requirements of an institution or a program for an institution approved for TESAS Awards of which they are applying;
- Not hold another scholarship that duplicates any of the TESAS Award benefits,
- Not have been previously excluded from a tertiary institution on academic or disciplinary grounds within the last two years;
- Not have accumulated any criminal record within the last two years; and
- Not have had a TESAS Award terminated within the last two years.
- If previously held a TESAS Award to complete an undergraduate qualification and intend to undertake another undergraduate qualification, be able to demonstrate an employment record for at least three years after completing the first qualification.
Additional eligibility requirements are necessary to qualify for each different TESAS Awards.
TESAS Award Categories
Academic Excellence Scholarships (AES)
This undergraduate Scholarship is awarded to:
- High-achieving Grade 12 School Leavers who have been admitted in to a university undergraduate program approved for TESAS awards; and
- Continuing undergraduate students, both TESAS and fee-paying, who have completed their previous year in an approved university program and attained excellent academic results.
The student must demonstrate academic excellence through the achievement of a qualifying Grade Point Average (GPA) or above in their previous year of study.
The annual total number of AES awarded and the required minimum GPA level to receive an AES are calculated at selection time each year in accordance with available funding and application numbers and quality.
Awardees are selected within program quotas on a merit basis. This means that not all applicants with a qualifying GPA level receive an award.
Higher Education Contribution Assistance Scheme (HECAS)
This Contribution Assistance is awarded to:
- Grade 12 School Leavers who have been admitted in to an undergraduate program at a university or college approved for TESAS awards and have attained the qualifying minimum GPA level or above; and
- Continuing undergraduate students both TESAS and fee-paying, who have completed their previous year in an approved program at a university or college and have attained the qualifying minimum GPA level or above.
The annual total number of HECAS awarded and the qualifying minimum GPA level for consideration for a HECAS Award are calculated at selection time each year in accordance with available funding and application numbers and quality.
The number of applications for TESAS Awards with qualifying minimum GPA level is typically greater than the number of available TESAS Awards. As such, Awardees are selected within program quotas on a merit basis. This means that not all applicants with a qualifying GPA level receive an award.
Postgraduate Scholarships
GAP REQUIREMENTS
- Applicants must have graduated with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.70 out of 5.00, or an equivalent percentage, in their previous program of study.
- Students will be eligible for GAP scholarships within four (4) years of graduation.
- Students enrolled in business mode programs are not eligible for GAP scholarships.
- Non-GAP students enrolled in coursework-based programs may apply for GAP after one (1) year of study, subject to:
- A positive recommendation from both the Principal Supervisor and the Head of School (HoS), and
- Achievement of a weighted average mark of 80% or above, or a cumulative GPA of 4.25 out of 5.00 or higher.
- For research-based degrees (MPhil and PhD), Non-GAP students may also be considered for GAP after one (1) year, provided they meet the following criteria:
- Have at least one (1) research publication in a peer-reviewed journal, and
- Receive positive recommendations from both the Principal Supervisor and the Head of School.
The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS) offer fully funded Master’s scholarships, enabling you to study in a different Commonwealth country. Experience diverse cultures, gain valuable qualifications, and develop new skills at leading universities.
Eligibility for Papua New Guineans:
Papua New Guineans are invited to apply for the QECS scholarship to study at various Commonwealth member institutions, including:
Fiji
Mauritius
South Africa
Sri Lanka
For International Students:
If you are interested in pursuing a postgraduate program at PNG University of Technology (PNGUoT), please note:
- You must first apply for the QECS scholarship.
- If awarded the scholarship, contact the university admissions team with your QECS offer letter to secure your admission to PNGUoT.
Explore Postgraduate Programs at PNGUoT for QECS Scholarship Recipients:
- Master of Architecture (MArch)
- Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering (MEng)
- Master of Engineering in Communication Engineering (MEng)
- Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering (MEng)
- Master of Science in Agriculture (MSc)
- Master of Science in Applied Physics (MSc)
- Master of Science in Climate Change and Renewable Energy (MSc)
- Master of Technology in Exploration Geophysics (MTech)
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