Scholarships

The Graduate Assistantship Program (GAP) was established at the Papua New Guinea University of Technology (PNGUoT) in 2001 to address the deficiencies of the prior Assistant Lectureship (AL) Program, which had been operational since 1974. The primary aim of GAP is to attract graduates with first and Master’s degrees who have demonstrated strong academic performance or relevant industrial experience.

The University offers 15 GAP scholarship slots annually for Master’s and PhD studies. The GAP serves a dual purpose: cultivating potential academic staff for PNGUoT while fostering a well-trained workforce for the rapidly expanding industries in Papua New Guinea. Ultimately, the program is designed to enhance human capacity across various sectors within the country, particularly in academia at PNGUoT. Upon completion of their advanced studies, graduates may be employed by the University, contingent upon available opportunities and meeting departmental requirements; alternatively, they may pursue careers in other relevant sectors.

GAP REQUIREMENTS

1. Applicants must have graduated with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.70 out of 5.00, or an equivalent percentage, in their previous program of study.
2. Students will be eligible for GAP scholarships within four (4) years of graduation.
3. Students enrolled in business mode programs are not eligible for GAP scholarships.
4. Non-GAP students enrolled in coursework-based programs may apply for GAP after one (1) year of study, subject to:

• A positive recommendation from both the Principal Supervisor and the Head of School (HoS), and
• Achievement of a weighted average mark of 80% or above, or a cumulative GPA of 4.25 out of 5.00 or higher.

5. For research-based degrees (MPhil and PhD), Non-GAP students may also be considered for GAP after one (1) year, provided they meet the following criteria:

• Have at least one (1) research publication in a peer-reviewed journal, and
• Receive positive recommendations from both the Principal Supervisor and the Head of School.

Read more about the Gap Policy here.