Girls in ICT Tertiary Scholarship with NICTA PNG

 The Papua New Guinea Department of Higher Education, Research, Science, and Technology (DHERST), in partnership with the Government of the People’s Republic of China, is pleased to announce the 2026 Chinese Government Scholarships. These scholarships, offered under the Memorandum of Understanding on Higher Education Cooperation, provide opportunities for eligible Papua New Guineans to pursue Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral programs in China for the 2025/2026 academic year.

Eligibility Requirements

For Master’s and Doctoral Applicants:

• Must be a PNG citizen in good health.
• Age limit: 35 years for Master’s and 40 years for Doctoral programs.
• Must hold a Bachelor’s degree or higher qualification.
• Must provide a release letter from an employer (if currently employed).

For Bachelor’s Applicants:

• Must be a PNG citizen in good health.
• Age limit: 25 years.
• Must hold a Grade 12 Higher School Certificate with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
• Application Requirements

Applicants must submit certified copies of the following:

1. Printed online application form for Chinese Government Scholarships.
2. Valid passport bio page (expiry after March 1, 2026).
3. Relevant educational certificates and transcripts (notarized).
4. Pre-admission documents from the intended university in China.
5. Study Plan/Research Proposal:
6. Bachelor’s applicants: Minimum 200 words.
7. Master’s/Doctoral applicants: Minimum 800 words.
8. Two recommendation letters from professors/associate professors (for Master’s/Doctoral).
9. Completed Foreigner Physical Examination Form.
10. Recent police clearance (issued within six months).
11. Language proficiency certificates (HSK, IELTS, or TOEFL).
12. Legal guardianship documents (for applicants under 18).
13. Character reference letter from a parish priest/pastor/church elder.
14. Birth certificate, NID card, or driver’s license.

Priority Fields of Study

Applicants are advised to apply for programs in sciences, technology, agriculture, medicine, economics, management, education, history, liberal arts, and philosophy. Applications for non-priority fields will not be considered.

Online Application Instructions

• Visit the "CSC Study in China" website at http://www.campuschina.org.
• Register an account and select "Type A" under Program Category. Use Agency Number 5981 for DHERST.
• Refer to the DHERST website for additional forms and guidance: www.dherst.gov.pg.

Download Application Forms

1. Authorised notice for "2025/2026 CHINESE SCHOLARSHIPS " [PDF]
2. Instructions for Chinese Government Scholarship Information System (CGSIS) [PDF]
3. FOREIGNER PHYSICAL EXAMINATION FORM [PDF]

Submission Details

Completed applications, including all required documents, must be submitted to:

Executive Manager - Grants and Scholarship Division

Department of Higher Education, Research, Science & Technology

P.O. Box 5117, Boroko, National Capital District.

Email: chinese@dherst.gov.pg

Deadline: Friday, 24th January 2025, by 4:06 PM.

Note: Applications must be submitted both online and as two hard copies. Faxed or emailed applications will not be accepted.

Important Notes

Bachelor’s programs are conducted in full Chinese language.

The scholarship package does not include travel expenses.

Pre-admission notices from universities must be secured before submitting the online application.

Unsuccessful applicants will not be notified.

Contact Information

For inquiries, call 3012006 or email chinese@dherst.gov.pg.

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