Full Master's Degree

Walter Mersh Strong Scholarship for Papua New Guinea at The University of Sydney 2026

The University of Sydney

Award

Full

Awards

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Eligible

India

Deadline

Rolling

Overview

The Walter Mersh Strong Scholarship for Papua New Guinea at The University of Sydney 2026 is offered by The University of Sydney. It provides full funding for Masters studies, covering tuition fees, a living allowance, and other expenses. The scholarship was founded in 1946 by Dr. WM Strong of Port Moresby to encourage education and research relevant to Papua New Guinea. Eligibility is open to Papua New Guinea nationals who hold an unconditional offer for eligible Masters courses in Agriculture, Health, Education, or Social Work. The scholarship can be used at The University of Sydney. There is no separate application; applicants must apply for admission and receive an unconditional offer by 31 October in the previous year.

Eligibility

Applicants must be citizens of Papua New Guinea.
Applicants must have an unconditional offer to study one of the following: Master of Agriculture and Environment, Master of Public Health, Master of Global Health, Master of Education, or Master of Social Work.
Applicants must have applied for admission in Semester 1 and received an unconditional offer of admission by 31 October in the previous year.
Applicants must have an Australian bachelor's degree with outstanding results, as deemed by the University of Sydney.

Benefits

Academic course fees
Student Services Amenities fees (SSAF)
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
Visa application fee
One return economy airfare between Port Moresby and Sydney
Advanced Skills for Academic Success Program (ASAS) (compulsory four-week program)
A book allowance of $350 per semester for two semesters only

How to apply

Apply for admission to an eligible Masters course at The University of Sydney for Semester 1.
Ensure you receive an unconditional offer of admission by 31 October in the previous year.
No separate scholarship application is required; you will be considered automatically.

Please note: scholarship values, the number of awards, eligibility and deadlines change from year to year and are indicative here. Always confirm the current details on the official provider or university website before applying, and beware of any third party asking for payment to “secure” a scholarship.

Apply on official site

Official source: https://www.wemakescholars.com/scholarship/walter-mersh-strong-scholarship-for-papua-new-guinea