2025 Tertiary Education Study Assistance Scheme (TESAS) Scholarships
Tertiary Education Study Assistance Scheme (TESAS) – Academic Year 2025 For First-Year and Continuing Students Enrolled in Registered Higher Education Institutions
The Department of Higher Education, Research, Science, and Technology (DHERST) is pleased to announce the commencement of the Tertiary Education Study Assistance Scheme (TESAS) for the 2025 academic year. This initiative, established under the Higher Education General Provisions Act 2014 (amended in 2020), represents the Government of Papua New Guinea’s (GoPNG) commitment to promoting equitable access to quality higher education through targeted financial support.
Significant Budgetary Allocation for TESAS
In alignment with the policy priorities of the Marape-Rosso Government, the National Budget 2025 has allocated an additional K10 million to TESAS. This investment underscores the government’s commitment to enhancing access to higher education and translates to the following:
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15,889 awardees including:
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5,251 first-year students selected via the National Online Selection System (NOSS).
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631 non-school leavers meeting TESAS requirements.
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10,007 continuing students enrolled in TESAS-eligible programs at registered higher education institutions (HEIs).
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Inclusion of students enrolled in recently recognized TESAS-eligible undergraduate programs.
TESAS Award List
The 2025 TESAS awards encompass first-year students selected through the National Online Application System (NOAS) and continuing students enrolled in all recognized HEIs, including universities and colleges.
Supplementary TESAS List
DHERST acknowledges that some HEIs did not submit continuing student reports on time. Consequently, a supplementary TESAS list will be released in late March 2025 after the conclusion of Semester 1 registrations. Institutions failing to submit reports on time are responsible for addressing their students’ concerns regarding TESAS eligibility.
Instructions for TESAS Recipients
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First-Year Students: Awardees have received their TESAS notifications via the NOAS MyStatus portal. Recipients must confirm their acceptance or decline as outlined in their notification. Those eligible for TESAS travel benefits will be notified of their travel arrangements (air, land, or sea) through the same portal.
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Continuing Students: Students not listed on the TESAS award list should consult their respective HEIs for clarification. Self-sponsored students who have been awarded TESAS for 2025 are advised to check their travel itineraries with Air Niugini offices. Travel plans will adhere strictly to destinations provided by HEIs in the prior academic year.
Financial Settlement and Disbursement
The GoPNG, through DHERST, has fully settled all outstanding TESAS arrears for the 2024 academic year. Disbursement of TESAS payments for Semester 1, 2025, will commence promptly upon the HEI’s full completion of student registrations on the i-PNG register.
Acknowledgment and Encouragement
DHERST extends its gratitude to the National Government for its continued investment in higher education. We also commend the dedicated efforts of HEI registrars, student data officers, and the DHERST team in ensuring the successful implementation of TESAS.
As we embark on this academic year and celebrate Papua New Guinea’s 50th National Jubilee, we encourage all students to prioritize their studies and strive for excellence.
Congratulations to the TESAS awardees on your achievements. We wish you every success in your academic endeavors.
For further information, please contact DHERST at:
Phone: 3012076, 3012058, 3012048, or 3012070
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Professor Fr. Jan Czuba
Acting Secretary
Department of Higher Education, Research, Science, and Technology
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