The Walter Mersh Strong Scholarships was established in 1946 from a bequest of £35,000 from Dr. WM Strong of Port Moresby. The Walter Mersh Strong Scholarships encourage education and research in subjects pertinent to the respective needs of the then territory of Papua.
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Benefits of the Scholarship
The Walter Merch Strong Scholarships cover the following:
- Services Amenities fees (SSAF)
- Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
- visa application fee
- A return economy airfare between Port Moresby and Sydney
- Developed Skills for Academic Success Program (ASAS) (compulsory four-week program)
- a book allowance of $350 per semester for two semesters only.
Please note that the Walter Merch Strong Scholarships is invulnerable for the CRICOS-registered duration of your study, subject to satisfactory academic performance.
Requirements for Walter Mersh Strong Scholarships
To be qualified for Walter Mersh Strong Scholarships, each candidate must meet the following requirements:
- be a citizen of Papua New Guinea
- have an unconditional offer to study a Master of Agriculture and Environment, Master of Public Health, Master of Global Health, Master of Education, or Master of Social Work
- have applied for admission in Semester 1 and obtained an unconditional offer of admission by 31 October in the prior year
- have an Australian bachelor’s degree with excellent results, as considered by the University of Sydney.
How to Apply for Walter Mersh Strong Scholarships
Interested and eligible for Walter Mersh Strong Scholarships, Go to the University Of Sydney on www.sydney.edu.au to apply. Note that no application is required. Qualified students who apply for admission to eligible courses will be assessed automatically.
The Application Deadline for the scholarship is Not Specified but is currently open.
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