Alumni Grant Scheme

The Alumni Grants Scheme (AGS) supports alumni to contribute to Papua New Guinea’s development and maintain connections with Australia. Alumni can access grants to conduct a range of activities that allow them to enhance or share the skills and knowledge developed through their studies.

Who can apply?

AGS are open to alumni who are citizens of PNG and residing in PNG, and meet one of the following criteria:

  • members of the PNG-Australia Alumni Association (PNGAAA).
  • Papua New Guineans who completed their Australian tertiary qualification in Australia (sponsored or self-funded) who are eligible to be PNGAAA members.
  • Papua New Guineans who have received their qualification in PNG through Australian Government or AAPNG Private Partner funding, who are eligible to be PNGAAA Associate Members.

For any queries, email grants@australiaawardspng.org

 

Grants support development outcomes in a range of sectors and thematic areas.

Sectors:

  • Health
  • Education
  • Law and Justice
  • Governance and Public Policy
  • Transport and Infrastructure
  • Agriculture, including fisheries

Thematic areas:

  • Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
  • Gender equality, women’s empowerment, women’s leadership, and prevention of gender-based violence including child safeguarding
  • Disability inclusion
  • Rural and remote inclusion
  • Climate change, environment, and food security
  • Disaster management and recovery