Graduate Diploma in Economic and Public Policy
Applications now open
Applications are now open for the Public Sector Leadership Scholarship to study the one-year Graduate Diploma in Economic and Public Policy (GDEPP), leading to a Master of Economic and Public Policy (MEPP) program, at the University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG) School of Business and Public Policy (SBPP), commencing in February 2024.
The Public Sector Leadership Scholarships are offered through Australia Awards PNG to high performing Papua New Guinean public servants who wish to develop their academic and professional skills in support of effective policy making and national development.
What does the course involve?
The Graduate Diploma in Economics and Public Policy equips professionals with the knowledge and ability to create and implement effective policy in the national interest.
It provides an academic platform for students to boost and apply their skills in economic and public policy analysis.
More information is available at: https://www.upng.ac.pg/index.php/sbpp-programs-courses/postgraduate-programs
Who can apply?
Public Sector Leadership Scholarships are open to Papua New Guinean public servants (Grade 14 and above) who are employed under the Public Service General Order.
Applicants must be based in the National Capital District (NCD) and work in a department or statutory authority deemed eligible by the Department of Personnel Management (DPM).
Study is part-time and classes are normally held after hours during Mondays to Fridays.
Scholarships will be offered for studies commencing in 2024. Women and people living with disability are strongly encouraged to apply. The scholarship covers tuition fees and a contribution to ICT costs.
The application process has two steps:
- Apply for admission to UPNG SBPP
Applicants should complete the 2024 Postgraduate Studies Application Form and submit directly to UPNG by 5pm on Friday 1 September 2023 with required credentials and application fee of K250.
The application form is available at https://www.upng.ac.pg/index.php/sbpp-programs-courses/postgraduate-programs
Select Graduate Diploma in Economics and Public Policy (GDEPP)- Select part-time study
- Complete Section 4 (Sponsorships/Scholarships)
- Ensure scholarship eligibility requirements are met including
- Meeting UPNG SBPP’s admission requirements for the Graduate Diploma in Economics and Public Policy.
- Have an endorsement from their employing agency’s Organizational Head (organizational endorsement must be available by Friday 20 October 2023)
Scholarship selection
UPNG will confirm applicants’ admission eligibility to the course. Eligible course applicants will be invited to complete a scholarships application form, which will be assessed by a scholarship selection panel comprising representatives from the Papua New Guinean and Australian Government as well as UPNG.
Note:
Public sector applicants who meet the course and DPM requirements but are not awarded the scholarship will still be able to undertake the program as self-funded/sponsored students.
Information session
Tuesday 8 August 2023
1pm – 3pm at UPNG SBPP Lecture Room
Interested applicants are invited to attend a free information session. To register your interest, email: precintscholarships@australiaawardspng.org
For more information
Department of Personnel Management
Ms Agnes Tamate
Ph: 327 6358/ 327 6382
E: dpmcbd2021@gmail.com and cc: incountry@australiaawardspng.org
UPNG SBPP
Lisa-Marie Kila
Phone: 362 7299/ 326 7305
E: sbpp@upng.ac.pg and cc: precintscholarships@australiaawardspng.org