Subsidised Education Scholarship for Higher Education · 2026
Apply for the New Ireland Provincial Government tertiary subsidy
For New Ireland students selected to study at an approved higher education institution in PNG or overseas. Up to K3,500.00 per student per year, paid directly into your own BSP or Westpac account.
- You were born in New Ireland or have lived here at least 10 years, and your parents are permanent residents — or your parents were posted to NIP by Government or a church, or moved here to run a business.
- You completed Grade 10 or 12 at a high or secondary school in New Ireland.
- You have been accepted by a DHERST-approved institution (see the list).
- Degree courses need a GPA of 2.5 or above.
- You have paid part of your fees, and you are not receiving other NIPG fee payments or employed full-time by NIPG.
- You have a BSP or Westpac account in your own name.
Serving teachers in NIP schools upgrading through DWU, UOG or PEI (extension) can receive up to K800.00 per unit, to a maximum of K3,500.00 a year.
- Acceptance letter and/or confirmation letter (Q9)
- Transcript – most recent (Q4/Q5)
- Certificate copies – Grades 10 and 12 (Q3)
- Official 2026 course fee details – institution letter of offer (Q13)
- School fee part-payment receipt/s (Q14)
- ID photo (colour, passport size)
- Confirmation of employment letter from parent/guardian (if residency below 10 years)
- Evidence of current teaching position in an NIP school (teacher upgrade)
Scan or photograph each document clearly (PDF, JPG or PNG, up to 5 MB each). Applications without all documents will not be accepted.
Prefer paper? Deliver Subsidy Form 1 to the Provincial Subsidy Office, New Ireland Provincial Administration, Nusa Parade, Kavieng, New Ireland Province. Staff will register it in this system and give you a reference number.