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

Awarded by The University of Sydney

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

Masters

Funding Type

Full Funding · Tuition fees + Living allowance + Other expenses

Eligible Courses

Agriculture, Health, Education and Social work.

Eligible Nationalities

Open to Papua New Guinea nationals

Can Be Taken At

The University of Sydney

Provider

The University of Sydney

Last Verified On

10 Sep 2026 by WeMakeScholars Scholarship Team

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Overview

Background:

This scholarship was founded in 1946 by Dr. WM Strong of Port Moresby to encourage education and research in subjects relevant to the particular needs of the then territory of Papua.

Eligibility for the Walter Mersh Strong Scholarship for Papua New Guinea:

  • Applicants must be citizens of Papua New Guinea.
  • Applicants must have an unconditional offer to study the following:
    • Master of Agriculture and Environment
    • Master of Public Health
    • Master of Global Health
    • Master of Education
    • 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.

Application process:

No separate application is required.

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FAQs

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  • The deadline of Walter Mersh Strong Scholarship for Papua New Guinea at The University of Sydney 2026 is N/A.
  • Walter Mersh Strong Scholarship for Papua New Guinea at The University of Sydney 2026 is offered to Masters degree.
  • Walter Mersh Strong Scholarship for Papua New Guinea at The University of Sydney 2026 is offered for Agriculture, Health, Education and Social work..
  • Walter Mersh Strong Scholarship for Papua New Guinea at The University of Sydney 2026 is open for: Open to Papua New Guinea nationals.
  • Walter Mersh Strong Scholarship for Papua New Guinea at The University of Sydney 2026 is offered by The University of Sydney.
  • Walter Mersh Strong Scholarship for Papua New Guinea at The University of Sydney 2026 covers Full Funding, Tuition fees + Living allowance + Other expenses.