The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarship is offering scholarships to pursue a two-year Master's programmes at Papua New Guinea University of Technology in Papua New Guinea. Citizens of Commonwealth countries other than Papua New Guinea are eligible to apply.

 

The Scholarships provide a life-changing opportunity for students committed to making a positive impact in their communities to experience another country and culture, to broaden their horizons, and to build a global network that will last a lifetime.

 

 

 Field of Study

 

   -     Agriculture

   -     Applied Physics

   -     Exploration Geophysics

   -     Civil Engineering

   -     Mechanical Engineering

   -     Communication Engineering

   -     Communication Studies

  

 

Deadlines

 

The application deadline is 24 May 2022.

 

 

Who can apply?

 

Applicants will only be considered if they fulfil the following criteria:

 

   -    Citizen of, and reside permanently in a Commonwealth country;

   -    Citizens of Commonwealth countries other than Papua New Guinea are eligible to apply;

   -    Apply for the identified study programmes at Papua New Guinea University of Technology on a full-time basis;

   -    Must have completed an undergraduate degree at a 2:1 equivalent level (or that will enable you to gain entry to a postgraduate course);

   -    Meet the minimum entry criteria of the proposed course of study;

   -    An academic background aligned to the proposed field of study;

   -    Demonstrate a strong motivation for their application;

   -    Understand and promote the values and objectives of the Commonwealth.

 

 

What the scholarship offers

 

   -    Fully-funded tuition fees;

   -    Living expenses allowance for duration of award;

   -    Return economy flights to host country;

   -    Once-off arrival allowance;

   -    Research support grant.

 

 

Application process

 

Application are strictly online.

If you already have a MyACU account: please log in to the system here to access the application form.

If you do not already have a MyACU account: please register here and then follow the instructions in the registration email to set up an account. You will then be able to log in to the system to access the application form

 

Please submit a separate application for admission to your chosen course at Papua New Guinea University of Technology - this can be completed after you have submitted your QECS application.

 

 

 

Contact

 

If you have questions about university course admissions at either university, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

 

Documents and links

 

Papua New Guinea University of Technology

QECS student leaflet

Application guidance

Frequently Asked Questions

 

 

 

 Note

 

Please note that this opportunity is not offered by the Department of Higher Education and Training. If there are any discrepancies in the details provided, the information given by the sponsor supersedes the details provided above. No additional financial support will be provided by the Department of Higher Education and Training.

 

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