Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships avaliable for developing commonwealth countries including PNG and Pacific Island States

THE Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships are offered for citizens of developing Commonwealth countries - including Papua New Guinea and the South Pacific Island countries. These scholarships 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.

The purpose of scholarship is to contribute to development needs of Commonwealth countries by providing training for skilled and qualified professionals in key development areas.

Intended beneficiaries are: 

• High-quality postgraduate students who wish to access training not available in their home countries, who wish or need to remain in their home country while they study, and who have the potential to enhance the development of their home countries with the knowledge and leadership skills they acquire.
• Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships support distance learning Master’s degree courses offered in partnership with local providers in developing countries, as well as courses delivered directly by UK universities.

Location: United Kingdom

Scholarship Benefits:

Scholarship value: £18,000 per scholarship. This figure must cover all elements of the award, including tuition fees, grants to recipients, applicable partnership development costs, and any UK residential programmes.

Eligibilities:

To apply for these scholarships, you must:

• Be a citizen of a developing Commonwealth country, refugee, or British protected person (PNG and Pacific Islanders are eligible)
• Be permanently resident in a developing Commonwealth country
• Hold a first degree of at least upper second class (2:1) standard. A lower qualification and sufficient relevant experience may be considered in certain cases

Eligible Regions: Developing Countries (Including PNG and Pacific Island States)

APPLICATION PROCESS:
Step One: You should apply to study an eligible Master’s course at a UK university that is participating in the Distance Learning Scholarship scheme.

Step two: Apply for the scholarship with the acceptance letter from a UK University.

Scholarship Application Deadline: May 12, 2017 (52 Days Remaining).

APPLY NOW     or    VISIT OFFICIAL LINK

TAIWAN / REPUBLIC OF CHINA PACIFIC ISLANDS FORUM SCHOLARSHIPS 2017 INCLUDING PAPUA NEW GUINEA

Citizens of PNG are invited to apply for the above scholarships which will be awarded for FULL TIME studies at certificate, diploma, undergraduate or postgraduate levels. Priority fields of study and a list of eligible institutions is available on the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat website:www.forumsec.org

THE SCHOLARSHIP- covers tuition fees, text book, living and accommodation allowances (* special conditions apply), medical allowance, and one return economy airfare to the country of study. Note: There are no allowances for dependents.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS- Applicants must:
-Must be a citizen of PNG and a resident in PNG for five years prior to application, excluding years of study overseas

-Be applying to commence a new program of study and not be seeking support for study already commenced

- Have been accepted into a programme of study and institution or should show proof of application when requested. If you're provided a conditional, you MUST confirm an offer of placement no later than January 2017. Your offer will be suspended if you do not have confirmed by this time

- Not be more than 35 years old for an undergraduate program and not be more than 40 years old for a post graduate programme

- be in good health, and not hold a criminal record
-be able to take up the award within the scholarship year of offer
- not be under any bonding requirements at the commencement of this award

PRIORITY STUDY FIELDS FOR PAPUA NEW GUINEA
-Education
-Health & Medicine
-Engineering (electrical, electronics, civil)

SELECTION CRITERIA- this will be basis of fulfillment of the eligibility requirements and merit within the country priority fields. Gender equity will also be considered.

PROCEDURE- Applicants can be obtain forms from the National Scholarship Office, or download from <www.forumsec.org> under Funding Assistance within the Strategic Partnership and Coordination section or collect forms from the Forum Secretariat in Suva, Fiji. All sections of the applications form must be completed with certified supporting documents attached. Applications must be endorsed by National scholarship Authority and / or Ministry of Foreign Affairs (or External Affairs) prior to submission to the Forum Secretariat.

Applications must reach the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat, Private Mail Bag, Suva, FIJI; or email to info@forumsec.org by 4pm, Wednesday 26 October 2016.
Clearly mark submission as ' SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION'. Late applications will not be accepted. The Secretariat will ONLY contact successful applicants. Please provide contact details where you can be reached.

For enquires contact the Programme Implementation Officer; tel (679) 322 0324 or email lilikaf@forumsec.org

Source: Ilaiah Bigilale - PNG Development Forum 

Applications are now open for the Asia Pacific Leadership Program Fellowship 2017 in USA

EAST-West Center is inviting applications for Asia Pacific Leadership Program Fellowship. The eight (8) week program involves a combination of personal strategic planning activities, leadership development workshops, and reflective space to independently develop strategic plans or projects within the context of the East-West Center community.

The leadership development program is designed to provide opportunities for advanced professionals to reflect on personal and organizational achievement while developing plans for the future.

Scholarship Value:Fees to cover tuition, on-campus accommodation and administrative expenses for the eight-week program are $3,500 USD. Personal living and travel expenses vary according to the candidate’s lifestyle. We suggest that selected candidates budget at least $600 USD per month, or $1,200 USD for eight weeks, for food and other personal expenses.

Eligibility:

• The US and international students can apply for Asia Pacific Leadership Program Fellowship.
• Bachelor’s degree – applicants must have at least a 3-year bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited U.S. College or University or from a recognized institution of higher learning abroad. Equivalency is determined by the University of Hawai’i.
• A demonstrated commitment to promoting peace and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region, and a deep interest in experiential leadership development training.

College Admission Requirement:

• Entrance Requirement: Applicants must have at least a 3-year bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited U.S. College or University or from a recognized institution of higher learning abroad.
• Test Requirement: No
• English Language Likewise, the TOEFL and IELTS are not required in order to apply for this program. English language proficiency will be determined by the Selection Committee during the interview stage.

Location: USA.

Deadline: December 1, 2016

If interested, click here: HOW TO APPLY.

 

Twelve (12) Enga students leave Port Moresby for Israel to take up studies in agricultural skills

by SANDIS TSAKA

THE Governor for Enga, Grand Chief Sir Peter Ipatas, KBE GCL farewell the 12 pioneering Enga Students who will be undertaking 3 months of Intensive Agriculture Training in Israel at a small but very significant ceremony in Port Moresby today.

This training is a component of the EPG Israeli Partnership in developing a Nucleus Agricultural Project in Sirunki to promote the growth and investment in the Agriculture sector in the Enga Province where 12 students from Enga will attend the program annually.

The students today were issued travel gears, travel documents and also signed a Code of Conduct and Training Agreements in the presence of Sir Peter Ipatas and Ms. Gallit Tamir of IAI Limited, the Israeli partner in the project.

Upon completion of the training, the students will return to Surunki to work as extension officers providing technical support to the 350 local households that will be engaged to develop nucleus farms to support the Surunki project initially. The number of households is expected to grow as the facility expands.

In his farewell speech, Sir Peter urged the students to use the opportunity to study hard and learn well so that they can return to serve their people, province and country.

Sir Peter advised the students that the province was investing in the agriculture sector as the vehicle to drive economic development, create wealth and empower our rural people. He challenged the students as pioneers to not only learn well but to be good ambassadors of our province and country.

A big thank you to the many development partners and corporate entities that assisted in Cash and Kind in supporting the students travel to Israel;

1. The Innovative Agro Industry Limited;
2. The EPG through the The Enga Children's Fund Trust;
3. The Israeli Government and Embassy in Canberra;
4. Mapai Transport Limited.
5. SP Brewery Limited
6. Oil Search Limited
7. Dunlop (PNG) Limited
8. CPL Group of Companies
9. B Mobile Vodafone
10. Waterfront Homewares
11. Wantok Retailers
12. Digicel (PNG) Limited

Photographs of students signing their agreements before departing for Israel.

Scholarship opportunities for Pacific Islanders including Papua New Guineans; applications close on 02nd October 2016

FOLLOWING the announcement on World Humanitarian Day (19th August 2016) by the Australian Foreign Minister, the Honourable Julie Bishop MP, the Centre for Humanitarian Leadership is very pleased to offer in partnership with the Australian Aid Programme additional scholarships for Pacific Island citizens who are accepted as students on the Humanitarian Leadership Programme.

Australia recognises the pivotal role of leadership in effectively coordinating a humanitarian response. As a founding contributor to the Centre for Humanitarian Leadership, DFAT is committed to supporting individuals who play a key role in disaster management across the Pacific.

In a region that is experiencing an unprecedented risk from natural disasters, a proactive long term strategy to build disaster management capacity in the Pacific has been recognised by Pacific Islands Forum Foreign Ministers.

Australia, through the Australian Aid Program, is providing up to five (5) full scholarships, to be awarded in 2016. These scholarships build on the part scholarships already provided through the Centre for Humanitarian Leadership given the support of the IKEA Foundation. The aim of the scholarships is to provide awardees with the skills and knowledge to drive change and strengthen disaster resilience and disaster management efforts in their country.

Applicants will be assessed for their professional and personal qualities, experience and, most importantly, their potential to lead change and make a positive contribution to the disaster management sector.

The scholarships are offered on the basis of merit, transparency and equal access. We strongly encourage applications from women and people with a disability.

Scholarship eligibility criteria
Pacific applicants need to demonstrate the following:

• current employment in a Pacific government authority or organisation in Eligible Countries 
• citizenship of an Eligible Country
• five years’ experience of working with relevant government bodies, recognised national and international non-governmental organisations in the Pacific, UN Agencies, or private sector organisations
• a minimum of three years in a managerial role
• desire to develop your leadership skills in order to make a positive contribution to the future of the sector
• verbal and written English communication skills. 

Scholarship details

Scholarship recipients will receive the following:

• full tuition fees
• return air travel, visa expenses and travel costs for the residential components of the course. 

Eligible Countries
Countries eligible for the Humanitarian Leadership Scholarship include:

· Cook Islands

· Federated States of Micronesia

· Fiji

· Kiribati

· Nauru

· Papua New Guinea

· Republic of Palau

· Republic of Marshall Islands

· Samoa

· Solomon Islands

· Timor Leste

· Tonga

· Tuvalu

· Vanuatu

Applications
Applications must be submitted online by midnight (12:00am) AEST Sunday 2 October 2016 at www.humanitarianleaders.org

Pacific Island citizens who wish to be considered for a scholarship should include PACIFIC HUMANITARIAN LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP at the top of their personal statement.

Applications or supporting documents received after this date will not be considered.

All applicants should read the Course Information Pack available on the website.

If you have additional questions please contact info@centreforhumanitarianleadership.org

Download the Pacific Humanitarian Leadership Scholarship information.

Some members of the of Waikato University PNG Students Association in New Zealand.

Source: Humanitarian Leadership Programme

New research found PNG women are significantly under-represented in the top public servant jobs, with only 7% compared to rest of Pacific

NEW research has found scholarships and persistence are paying off in efforts to get more women in the Pacific into senior government jobs.

The public sector is the largest single employer of women across the Pacific but the research presented to a Commonwealth gathering in Apia on Wednesday shows they are significantly under-represented in the top jobs.

Papua New Guinea reported only 7 percent of its senior government roles were held by women but Samoa, Tonga and Kiribati were performing well with up to 50 percent, according to Nicole Haley of the Australian National University.

"One of the really positive things that we uncovered was that in the case of Tonga the gender profile has changed markedly in the past decade."

"One of the things that had contributed to that was the Public Service Commission actively awarding a disproportionate number of scholarships to women," Nicole Haley said.

Source: Radio New Zealand

SCHOLARSHIPS IN ASIA AND THE PACIFIC – 300 POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS (including Papua New Guinea)

The Asian Development Bank/Japan Scholarship Program offers about 300 postgraduate scholarships a year for studies in economics, management, science and technology, and other development-related fields at participating academic institutions.

WHAT IS OFFERED
The scholarship provides full tuition fees, a monthly allowance for expenses, housing, books and instructional materials, medical insurance and travel. For scholars engaged in research, a special grant may be available for thesis preparation. In special circumstances, computer literacy, preparatory language and other similar courses may be covered under the scholarship.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE
The program is open to those who have gained admission to an approved MA/PhD course at a participating academic institution. Candidates should be 35 years old or younger; in good health; with a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent; and have a superior academic record. Upon completion of their study programs, scholars are expected to return to their home country to contribute to its economic and social development.

Scholarships are available to citizens of the following countries/areas: Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Cook Islands, Georgia, India, Indonesia, Fiji, Kazakhstan, Kiribati, Kyrgyz Republic, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nauru, Nepal, Pakistan, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Viet Nam.

HOW TO APPLY -  Procedures for Applying

Scholarship Program: Procedures for Applying 

Request information

Applicants should request information and application forms from the chosen academic institution(s). Applicants are encouraged to access various resources, including the institutions' websites and handbooks, and institution information sessions held in-country, to assist them in making an informed decision on the academic institution and course they wish to undertake.

Apply for scholarship

Applicants should indicate to the academic institution that they are applying for admission and that they would like to be considered for the ADB-JSP Scholarship. The completed institution application form and required documentation, including the ADB-JSP application sheet form, should be submitted to the academic institution. Applicants must ensure that they submit accurate and complete documentation. Failure to do so may result in an application not being processed or to an award being terminated if documentation or information provided is later determined to be false. Applicants are required to submit their latest Income tax return or certification of their annual salary/monthly salary, whichever is available. They should also submit a certification of family income (parent's income).

Applications for scholarships should be sent at least six months prior to the planned time that you wish to commence studies.

• Download the application form in MS Word format.
• Download the application form in PDF format.

How candidates are selected

The academic institution will screen and rank the applicants, based on its own selection criteria, keeping in view the eligibility requirements and selection criteria of the ADB. In the evaluation process, the academic institution may contact the candidates for further information. The academic institution will then submit its ranked list of applicants to ADB, including a description of the score/grading system which is the basis for the ranking.

ADB will review the submission from the academic institutions and recommend awardees based on the selection criteria of ADB to the Executive Director of Japan for formal approval.

Upon approval by the Executive Director of Japan, ADB will advise academic institutions on the successful candidates.

The academic institution will inform all applicants of the outcome of the selection process and begin to make arrangements for the awardees take up their scholarships.

The academic institutions will arrange for the signing of the acceptance of scholarship award by awardee wherein the scholars agree that after completion of their study, they will return to their home country.

ADB will send an appropriate congratulatory letter to each scholar.

Important to note

• No separate application to ADB is necessary.
• The duly accomplished applications form together with all copies of academic records should be sent to the institution at least six (6) months before the commencement of the intake that you wish to join.
• Only candidates who have been offered admission and endorsed by the academic institutions will be considered for the scholarships by the ADB.
• The ADB-JSP does not cover expenses for the scholar's family; extra-curricular courses or training; additional travel during the course of the study program; additional expenses related to supplementary educational materials, field trips, or participation in workshops, seminars, or internships while at the academic institution or purchase of educational equipment such as computers.
• Completion of the application form or admission by the academic institution does not mean that you have been accepted for a scholarship; accordingly you should not take any action with respect to your current employment or otherwise, until you have been informed by the institution that you have been awarded a scholarship.

To contact ADB, please click the the link here: ADB-Japan Scholarship Program

Source: Asian Development Bank (ADB)