Study opportunities for potential PNG students - ADB Scholarships

Here is some vital information on scholarship opportunities offered by Asian Development Bank (ADB).

The following is a quote from ADB's website (http://www.adb.org)

"The Asian Development Bank (ADB) - Japan Scholarship Program (JSP) aims to provide an opportunity for well-qualified citizens of ADB's developing member countries to pursue postgraduate studies in economics, management, science and technology, and other development-related fields at participating academic institutions in the Asian and Pacific Region.

Upon completion of their study programs, scholars are expected to contribute to the economic and social development of their home countries. The ADB-JSP enrolls about 300 students annually in 20 academic institutions located in 10 countries within the Region. The ADB-JSP provides full scholarships for one to two years."

Here are the links to the scholarship homepage

http://www.adb.org/JSP/default.

http://www.adb.org/JSP/institutions.

Please circulate this information among relevant persons/institutes and encourage them to apply. For example, Japanese universities listed here accept applications in January and some in March, since the school starts in April.

Study opportunities for potential PNG students - ADB Scholarships

Here is some vital information on scholarship opportunities offered by Asian Development Bank (ADB).

The following is a quote from ADB's website (http://www.adb.org)

"The Asian Development Bank (ADB) - Japan Scholarship Program (JSP) aims to provide an opportunity for well-qualified citizens of ADB's developing member countries to pursue postgraduate studies in economics, management, science and technology, and other development-related fields at participating academic institutions in the Asian and Pacific Region.

Upon completion of their study programs, scholars are expected to contribute to the economic and social development of their home countries. The ADB-JSP enrolls about 300 students annually in 20 academic institutions located in 10 countries within the Region. The ADB-JSP provides full scholarships for one to two years."

Here are the links to the scholarship homepage

http://www.adb.org/JSP/default.

http://www.adb.org/JSP/institutions.

Please circulate this information among relevant persons/institutes and encourage them to apply. For example, Japanese universities listed here accept applications in January and some in March, since the school starts in April.

Study opportunities for potential PNG students - ADB Scholarships

Here is some vital information on scholarship opportunities offered by Asian Development Bank (ADB).

The following is a quote from ADB's website (http://www.adb.org)

"The Asian Development Bank (ADB) - Japan Scholarship Program (JSP) aims to provide an opportunity for well-qualified citizens of ADB's developing member countries to pursue postgraduate studies in economics, management, science and technology, and other development-related fields at participating academic institutions in the Asian and Pacific Region.

Upon completion of their study programs, scholars are expected to contribute to the economic and social development of their home countries. The ADB-JSP enrolls about 300 students annually in 20 academic institutions located in 10 countries within the Region. The ADB-JSP provides full scholarships for one to two years."

Here are the links to the scholarship homepage

http://www.adb.org/JSP/default.

http://www.adb.org/JSP/institutions.

Please circulate this information among relevant persons/institutes and encourage them to apply. For example, Japanese universities listed here accept applications in January and some in March, since the school starts in April.

Teddy Bernard Taylor: Ambassador-Designate to Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu

Statement Before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee

Mr. Chairman and Members of the Committee,

I am honored to appear before you today as President Obama’s nominee to be the Ambassador of the United States to Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu. I am grateful to President Obama and Secretary of State Clinton for their confidence and trust in me. If confirmed, I look forward to working with the Committee and other interested Members of Congress to strengthen bipartisan support for U.S. interests in the Pacific.

I would like to introduce my wife, Antoinette Corbin-Taylor, a career member of the Foreign Service, and my children Tina and Ashton. The career I have had in public service has been an enormous privilege, but it has demanded sacrifice from my family, and I want them to know how much I appreciate their partnership and unfailing support. With your permission, I would like to also acknowledge the presence of my aunt, Blanche Allen, my brother Terri Taylor, and my sister-in-law Alycia Dougans Taylor. Their sustained support over the years has contributed to making this day possible.

Prior to my nomination, I served in the State Department’s Bureau of Human Resources as the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary. I have served in a wide array of domestic assignments and a number of foreign assignments in countries of various stages of political and economic development. Throughout my career, I sought challenging assignments in which I could make a difference and add value. It has been an honor and privilege to serve and represent my country as a career diplomat.

Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu are known to Americans mainly through their role in the Pacific campaign during World War II. Major offensives against the Imperial Japanese forces took place at Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands and at many locations in Papua New Guinea. Vanuatu served as a key military staging area for the United States. Unexploded ordinance is still being found throughout the islands.

Papua New Guinea achieved independence in 1975, Solomon Islands in 1978, and Vanuatu in 1980. These nations continue to face numerous economic and political challenges. The United States strongly encourages these island nations to focus on developing strong democratic institutions, rule of law, and good governance. If confirmed I will continue to work closely with Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu to build these important foundations for sustainable, free, and prosperous societies.

Papua New Guinea has the highest HIV/AIDS growth rate in Asia. The United States has increased funding to help address this problem in concert with the PNG government and other donors. Current efforts are starting to have an impact, but on-going support is needed to continue to educate, modify behavior and help the afflicted. If confirmed, I will continue to work with our donor partners and government officials to address this public health challenge.

Exxon-Mobil has committed to a multi-billion dollar project within Papua New Guinea for liquid natural gas. This year Exxon-Mobil will begin to build pipeline for this project. This project will bring hundreds of American citizens and their families to live and work in Papua New Guinea. If confirmed, I will continue to work to improve the climate for American investors in the region, and the Embassy will provide quality services to the expanding American-citizen community.

The Coral Triangle spans a range of 5.7 million square kilometers of ocean and islands, from Malaysia in the west to Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands in the east. This zone has the highest marine biodiversity on earth. It provides a livelihood for more than 120 million residents, food resources for millions more in the world and is a vital component of the larger marine ecosystem for the region.

The United States has been an early supporter of the Coral Triangle Initiative and continues to support the efforts by the countries in the region to end illegal and unregulated fishing, address land- and sea-based pollution, and conserve the area’s natural resources. The United States views Papua New Guinea as a key player in achieving the sustainable management of tuna resources in the Pacific. If confirmed, I will encourage Papua New Guinea’s continued participation in the South Pacific Tuna Treaty.

We support increased military-to-military contact with the Papua New Guinea Defense Forces, especially as the government considers participation in international Peacekeeping and Coalition operations. The Regional Assistance Mission to the Solomon Islands (RAMSI) arrived in the Solomon Islands in 2003 with a multi-stage plan to promote peace and democracy. Stage I was a military intervention to quell violence and help stabilize the country.

Stage II, where we are currently, involves building institutions, rooting out corruption and improving governance. Currently RAMSI has started to work on longer-term issues to restore economic growth, strengthen governance and promote accountability in government. If confirmed, I will continue to work with the Government of the Solomon Islands and our bilateral and multilateral partners to support the development of democratic values.

Despite the introduction of 23 women soldiers into Papua New Guinea’s Defense Force, women in Papua New Guinea still face severe inequalities in all spheres of life. Violence against women, including domestic violence and rape, is a serious and prevalent problem. The unequal status of women is also reflected in the literacy rate; women continue to lag behind men in literacy and education due to discrimination.

Human trafficking also remains a serious problem in Papua New Guinea, and the fight against trafficking in persons is a high priority for the United States. Recently, the United States ranked Papua New Guinea as a Tier 3 country with examples of forced labor in logging and mining camps and of sexual exploitation. If confirmed, I will encourage the Papua New Guinea government to take aggressive measures to reduce trafficking and strengthen the role of women in society.

Pacific Partnership is the U.S. Navy’s premier humanitarian mission. Pacific Partnership works with a number of partner nations, non-governmental organizations, and U.S. agencies to execute a variety of humanitarian missions. This year, Pacific Partnership 2009 will incorporate a visit to the Solomon Islands including over Guadalcanal Day in August. During the two-week visit in August, Pacific Partnership personnel will undertake dozens of health and engineering projects to benefit the local population.

Pacific Partnership 2008 visited Papua New Guinea, and its positive impact resonates a year later and will continue for years to come. If confirmed, I will work with the Navy to build upon the success of these programs and seek to expand this type of humanitarian mission.
The Peace Corps has 60 volunteers in Vanuatu. This contingent provides much valuable assistance in education and natural resource management. If confirmed, I would like to explore the possibility of reopening Peace Corps programs with the Governments of Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands.

The Fulbright program was reintroduced to the South Pacific in 2009. One student from Papua New Guinea will be attending a two-year master’s program this year. Additionally, Papua New Guinea currently has four students in the U.S.-South Pacific Scholarship Program, which sends students from the Pacific Region to study for a year at the East-West Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. If confirmed, I intend to increase public diplomacy outreach in Papua New Guinea and the other islands to strengthen our ties of friendship and mutual understanding.

The Millennium Challenge Corporation compact with Vanuatu is designed to build roads in order to promote economic growth in agriculture and tourism sectors. This project entered into force in 2006, with a 5 year project timeline, and continues to make progress. I look forward to seeing this major initiative through to conclusion.

Papua New Guinea is home to over 5 percent of the world’s biodiversity. On Carteret Islands, part of Papua New Guinea, some of the world’s first recognized climate change migrants have had to be relocated due to a rise in sea level that made their island uninhabitable. This is clearly an issue which will be facing these three countries for sometime and if confirmed, I will continue to support measures to protect the biodiversity within the region.

The United States is committed to strengthening our relationship with Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu. To this end, the Department of State plans to break ground next year on the construction of a new embassy in Port Moresby and is recruiting dedicated professionals committed to strengthening our relationship and representing U.S. interests with these Pacific Island nations at Embassy Port Moresby. If confirmed, I will be sure our Embassy officers have the tools they need to advance their work.

Thank you for this opportunity to appear before you. I would be happy to answer any questions you may have.

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Teddy Bernard Taylor: Ambassador-Designate to Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu

Statement Before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee

Mr. Chairman and Members of the Committee,

I am honored to appear before you today as President Obama’s nominee to be the Ambassador of the United States to Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu. I am grateful to President Obama and Secretary of State Clinton for their confidence and trust in me. If confirmed, I look forward to working with the Committee and other interested Members of Congress to strengthen bipartisan support for U.S. interests in the Pacific.

I would like to introduce my wife, Antoinette Corbin-Taylor, a career member of the Foreign Service, and my children Tina and Ashton. The career I have had in public service has been an enormous privilege, but it has demanded sacrifice from my family, and I want them to know how much I appreciate their partnership and unfailing support. With your permission, I would like to also acknowledge the presence of my aunt, Blanche Allen, my brother Terri Taylor, and my sister-in-law Alycia Dougans Taylor. Their sustained support over the years has contributed to making this day possible.

Prior to my nomination, I served in the State Department’s Bureau of Human Resources as the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary. I have served in a wide array of domestic assignments and a number of foreign assignments in countries of various stages of political and economic development. Throughout my career, I sought challenging assignments in which I could make a difference and add value. It has been an honor and privilege to serve and represent my country as a career diplomat.

Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu are known to Americans mainly through their role in the Pacific campaign during World War II. Major offensives against the Imperial Japanese forces took place at Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands and at many locations in Papua New Guinea. Vanuatu served as a key military staging area for the United States. Unexploded ordinance is still being found throughout the islands.

Papua New Guinea achieved independence in 1975, Solomon Islands in 1978, and Vanuatu in 1980. These nations continue to face numerous economic and political challenges. The United States strongly encourages these island nations to focus on developing strong democratic institutions, rule of law, and good governance. If confirmed I will continue to work closely with Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu to build these important foundations for sustainable, free, and prosperous societies.

Papua New Guinea has the highest HIV/AIDS growth rate in Asia. The United States has increased funding to help address this problem in concert with the PNG government and other donors. Current efforts are starting to have an impact, but on-going support is needed to continue to educate, modify behavior and help the afflicted. If confirmed, I will continue to work with our donor partners and government officials to address this public health challenge.

Exxon-Mobil has committed to a multi-billion dollar project within Papua New Guinea for liquid natural gas. This year Exxon-Mobil will begin to build pipeline for this project. This project will bring hundreds of American citizens and their families to live and work in Papua New Guinea. If confirmed, I will continue to work to improve the climate for American investors in the region, and the Embassy will provide quality services to the expanding American-citizen community.

The Coral Triangle spans a range of 5.7 million square kilometers of ocean and islands, from Malaysia in the west to Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands in the east. This zone has the highest marine biodiversity on earth. It provides a livelihood for more than 120 million residents, food resources for millions more in the world and is a vital component of the larger marine ecosystem for the region.

The United States has been an early supporter of the Coral Triangle Initiative and continues to support the efforts by the countries in the region to end illegal and unregulated fishing, address land- and sea-based pollution, and conserve the area’s natural resources. The United States views Papua New Guinea as a key player in achieving the sustainable management of tuna resources in the Pacific. If confirmed, I will encourage Papua New Guinea’s continued participation in the South Pacific Tuna Treaty.

We support increased military-to-military contact with the Papua New Guinea Defense Forces, especially as the government considers participation in international Peacekeeping and Coalition operations. The Regional Assistance Mission to the Solomon Islands (RAMSI) arrived in the Solomon Islands in 2003 with a multi-stage plan to promote peace and democracy. Stage I was a military intervention to quell violence and help stabilize the country.

Stage II, where we are currently, involves building institutions, rooting out corruption and improving governance. Currently RAMSI has started to work on longer-term issues to restore economic growth, strengthen governance and promote accountability in government. If confirmed, I will continue to work with the Government of the Solomon Islands and our bilateral and multilateral partners to support the development of democratic values.

Despite the introduction of 23 women soldiers into Papua New Guinea’s Defense Force, women in Papua New Guinea still face severe inequalities in all spheres of life. Violence against women, including domestic violence and rape, is a serious and prevalent problem. The unequal status of women is also reflected in the literacy rate; women continue to lag behind men in literacy and education due to discrimination.

Human trafficking also remains a serious problem in Papua New Guinea, and the fight against trafficking in persons is a high priority for the United States. Recently, the United States ranked Papua New Guinea as a Tier 3 country with examples of forced labor in logging and mining camps and of sexual exploitation. If confirmed, I will encourage the Papua New Guinea government to take aggressive measures to reduce trafficking and strengthen the role of women in society.

Pacific Partnership is the U.S. Navy’s premier humanitarian mission. Pacific Partnership works with a number of partner nations, non-governmental organizations, and U.S. agencies to execute a variety of humanitarian missions. This year, Pacific Partnership 2009 will incorporate a visit to the Solomon Islands including over Guadalcanal Day in August. During the two-week visit in August, Pacific Partnership personnel will undertake dozens of health and engineering projects to benefit the local population.

Pacific Partnership 2008 visited Papua New Guinea, and its positive impact resonates a year later and will continue for years to come. If confirmed, I will work with the Navy to build upon the success of these programs and seek to expand this type of humanitarian mission.
The Peace Corps has 60 volunteers in Vanuatu. This contingent provides much valuable assistance in education and natural resource management. If confirmed, I would like to explore the possibility of reopening Peace Corps programs with the Governments of Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands.

The Fulbright program was reintroduced to the South Pacific in 2009. One student from Papua New Guinea will be attending a two-year master’s program this year. Additionally, Papua New Guinea currently has four students in the U.S.-South Pacific Scholarship Program, which sends students from the Pacific Region to study for a year at the East-West Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. If confirmed, I intend to increase public diplomacy outreach in Papua New Guinea and the other islands to strengthen our ties of friendship and mutual understanding.

The Millennium Challenge Corporation compact with Vanuatu is designed to build roads in order to promote economic growth in agriculture and tourism sectors. This project entered into force in 2006, with a 5 year project timeline, and continues to make progress. I look forward to seeing this major initiative through to conclusion.

Papua New Guinea is home to over 5 percent of the world’s biodiversity. On Carteret Islands, part of Papua New Guinea, some of the world’s first recognized climate change migrants have had to be relocated due to a rise in sea level that made their island uninhabitable. This is clearly an issue which will be facing these three countries for sometime and if confirmed, I will continue to support measures to protect the biodiversity within the region.

The United States is committed to strengthening our relationship with Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu. To this end, the Department of State plans to break ground next year on the construction of a new embassy in Port Moresby and is recruiting dedicated professionals committed to strengthening our relationship and representing U.S. interests with these Pacific Island nations at Embassy Port Moresby. If confirmed, I will be sure our Embassy officers have the tools they need to advance their work.

Thank you for this opportunity to appear before you. I would be happy to answer any questions you may have.

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Teddy Bernard Taylor: Ambassador-Designate to Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu

Statement Before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee

Mr. Chairman and Members of the Committee,

I am honored to appear before you today as President Obama’s nominee to be the Ambassador of the United States to Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu. I am grateful to President Obama and Secretary of State Clinton for their confidence and trust in me. If confirmed, I look forward to working with the Committee and other interested Members of Congress to strengthen bipartisan support for U.S. interests in the Pacific.

I would like to introduce my wife, Antoinette Corbin-Taylor, a career member of the Foreign Service, and my children Tina and Ashton. The career I have had in public service has been an enormous privilege, but it has demanded sacrifice from my family, and I want them to know how much I appreciate their partnership and unfailing support. With your permission, I would like to also acknowledge the presence of my aunt, Blanche Allen, my brother Terri Taylor, and my sister-in-law Alycia Dougans Taylor. Their sustained support over the years has contributed to making this day possible.

Prior to my nomination, I served in the State Department’s Bureau of Human Resources as the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary. I have served in a wide array of domestic assignments and a number of foreign assignments in countries of various stages of political and economic development. Throughout my career, I sought challenging assignments in which I could make a difference and add value. It has been an honor and privilege to serve and represent my country as a career diplomat.

Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu are known to Americans mainly through their role in the Pacific campaign during World War II. Major offensives against the Imperial Japanese forces took place at Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands and at many locations in Papua New Guinea. Vanuatu served as a key military staging area for the United States. Unexploded ordinance is still being found throughout the islands.

Papua New Guinea achieved independence in 1975, Solomon Islands in 1978, and Vanuatu in 1980. These nations continue to face numerous economic and political challenges. The United States strongly encourages these island nations to focus on developing strong democratic institutions, rule of law, and good governance. If confirmed I will continue to work closely with Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu to build these important foundations for sustainable, free, and prosperous societies.

Papua New Guinea has the highest HIV/AIDS growth rate in Asia. The United States has increased funding to help address this problem in concert with the PNG government and other donors. Current efforts are starting to have an impact, but on-going support is needed to continue to educate, modify behavior and help the afflicted. If confirmed, I will continue to work with our donor partners and government officials to address this public health challenge.

Exxon-Mobil has committed to a multi-billion dollar project within Papua New Guinea for liquid natural gas. This year Exxon-Mobil will begin to build pipeline for this project. This project will bring hundreds of American citizens and their families to live and work in Papua New Guinea. If confirmed, I will continue to work to improve the climate for American investors in the region, and the Embassy will provide quality services to the expanding American-citizen community.

The Coral Triangle spans a range of 5.7 million square kilometers of ocean and islands, from Malaysia in the west to Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands in the east. This zone has the highest marine biodiversity on earth. It provides a livelihood for more than 120 million residents, food resources for millions more in the world and is a vital component of the larger marine ecosystem for the region.

The United States has been an early supporter of the Coral Triangle Initiative and continues to support the efforts by the countries in the region to end illegal and unregulated fishing, address land- and sea-based pollution, and conserve the area’s natural resources. The United States views Papua New Guinea as a key player in achieving the sustainable management of tuna resources in the Pacific. If confirmed, I will encourage Papua New Guinea’s continued participation in the South Pacific Tuna Treaty.

We support increased military-to-military contact with the Papua New Guinea Defense Forces, especially as the government considers participation in international Peacekeeping and Coalition operations. The Regional Assistance Mission to the Solomon Islands (RAMSI) arrived in the Solomon Islands in 2003 with a multi-stage plan to promote peace and democracy. Stage I was a military intervention to quell violence and help stabilize the country.

Stage II, where we are currently, involves building institutions, rooting out corruption and improving governance. Currently RAMSI has started to work on longer-term issues to restore economic growth, strengthen governance and promote accountability in government. If confirmed, I will continue to work with the Government of the Solomon Islands and our bilateral and multilateral partners to support the development of democratic values.

Despite the introduction of 23 women soldiers into Papua New Guinea’s Defense Force, women in Papua New Guinea still face severe inequalities in all spheres of life. Violence against women, including domestic violence and rape, is a serious and prevalent problem. The unequal status of women is also reflected in the literacy rate; women continue to lag behind men in literacy and education due to discrimination.

Human trafficking also remains a serious problem in Papua New Guinea, and the fight against trafficking in persons is a high priority for the United States. Recently, the United States ranked Papua New Guinea as a Tier 3 country with examples of forced labor in logging and mining camps and of sexual exploitation. If confirmed, I will encourage the Papua New Guinea government to take aggressive measures to reduce trafficking and strengthen the role of women in society.

Pacific Partnership is the U.S. Navy’s premier humanitarian mission. Pacific Partnership works with a number of partner nations, non-governmental organizations, and U.S. agencies to execute a variety of humanitarian missions. This year, Pacific Partnership 2009 will incorporate a visit to the Solomon Islands including over Guadalcanal Day in August. During the two-week visit in August, Pacific Partnership personnel will undertake dozens of health and engineering projects to benefit the local population.

Pacific Partnership 2008 visited Papua New Guinea, and its positive impact resonates a year later and will continue for years to come. If confirmed, I will work with the Navy to build upon the success of these programs and seek to expand this type of humanitarian mission.
The Peace Corps has 60 volunteers in Vanuatu. This contingent provides much valuable assistance in education and natural resource management. If confirmed, I would like to explore the possibility of reopening Peace Corps programs with the Governments of Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands.

The Fulbright program was reintroduced to the South Pacific in 2009. One student from Papua New Guinea will be attending a two-year master’s program this year. Additionally, Papua New Guinea currently has four students in the U.S.-South Pacific Scholarship Program, which sends students from the Pacific Region to study for a year at the East-West Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. If confirmed, I intend to increase public diplomacy outreach in Papua New Guinea and the other islands to strengthen our ties of friendship and mutual understanding.

The Millennium Challenge Corporation compact with Vanuatu is designed to build roads in order to promote economic growth in agriculture and tourism sectors. This project entered into force in 2006, with a 5 year project timeline, and continues to make progress. I look forward to seeing this major initiative through to conclusion.

Papua New Guinea is home to over 5 percent of the world’s biodiversity. On Carteret Islands, part of Papua New Guinea, some of the world’s first recognized climate change migrants have had to be relocated due to a rise in sea level that made their island uninhabitable. This is clearly an issue which will be facing these three countries for sometime and if confirmed, I will continue to support measures to protect the biodiversity within the region.

The United States is committed to strengthening our relationship with Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu. To this end, the Department of State plans to break ground next year on the construction of a new embassy in Port Moresby and is recruiting dedicated professionals committed to strengthening our relationship and representing U.S. interests with these Pacific Island nations at Embassy Port Moresby. If confirmed, I will be sure our Embassy officers have the tools they need to advance their work.

Thank you for this opportunity to appear before you. I would be happy to answer any questions you may have.

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Indian Scholarships for interested Papua New Guineans

International Students Division

Studying in India

From time immemorial, India has been a centre for learning. Thousands of years ago, great scholars used to teach through the scriptures. A variety of subjects such as philosophy, religion, medicine, literature, drama and arts, astrology, mathematics and sociology were taught and masterpieces on these subjects were written.

Under the Buddhist influence, education was available to virtually everyone who wanted it and some world famous institutions arose out of the monasteries, such as Nalanda, Vikramshila and Takshashila. Nalanda, which flourished from the 5th to 13th century AD, was especially noteworthy. It had at one time about 10,000 resident students and teachers on its roll, including Chinese, Sri Lankan, Korean and other international scholars.

During the 11th century, the Muslims established elementary and secondary schools, "Madrasas" or colleges, and even universities at cities like Delhi, Lucknow and Allahabad, mostly using Arabic as the medium of instruction. During the medieval period, there was excellent interaction between Indian and Islamic traditions in all fields of knowledge like indology, religion, philosophy, fine arts, painting, architecture, mathematics, medicine and astronomy.

With the arrival of the British, English education came into being with the help of the European missionaries. In 1817, Hindu College was established in Kolkata. The Elphinstone Institution was set up in 1834 in Mumbai. In 1857 three universities were set up at Kolkata, Chennai and Mumbai. Since then, Western education has made steady advances in the country.

With 354 universities and thousands of colleges affiliated to them, 428 engineering colleges and technological institutes, more than a 100 medical colleges, scores of agricultural institutes and many other specialised centres of learning and research in every subject and discipline, India can claim its position as one of the leading countries providing quality higher education to its people as well as to students and scholars from countries all over the world.

Today Indian universities and institutes of higher education and research have made a significant contribution to transmission of knowledge and enquiry into frontiers of science and technology.

In the field of traditional subjects such as arts and humanities as well as in pure sciences, applied physics and chemistry, mathematics and in areas of technology, the universities and higher institutes have been playing a leading role in transforming the country into a modern industrialised, technologically advanced state.

The ushering of the Green Revolution and the tremendous progress in dairy development have made India a major food-producing country on one hand; on the other hand, its development of space technology, production and launching of indigenous satellites, development of peaceful nuclear energy have brought it into the forefront of technologically advanced nations to which a large number of developing countries looks for training and guidance.

Indian universities and institutes of higher learning have been playing their role to promote the needs and aspirations of higher education and research to Indian students and scholars. These centres have been extending their cooperation and friendship towards students of other developing countries also, where facilities for higher studies and research are not adequate.

In addition, a number of overseas students are also drawn to Indian educational institutions providing high-quality education at very competitive prices Scholarship schemes being administered by ICCR: -

The I.C.C.R on behalf Government of India offers scholarships and fellowships to international students wishing to study in India in various programs and disciplines. Scholarships are available also for research work and non-formal courses (Religion, Classical Music, Dance and Crafts).

Click here for details of scholarship schemes available for International Students. ICCR offers 1804 scholarships every year under its various scholarship schemes. International students from over 70 countries study in different universities and educational institutions spread all over India to pursue a variety of courses from under-graduate to post-doctoral level in various subjects.

How to Apply for a Scholarship Offer of scholarships are sent to the respective Governments through Indian diplomatic missions abroad. Nominations are received from the respective Governments in the Indian diplomatic missions concerned.

These are forwarded to ICCR for final selection and placement. Direct applications from candidates cannot be considered by ICCR. International government nominees have to fill prescribed forms for Scholarships for Foreign Nationals that are available with Indian missions abroad.

While filling in the forms, the candidate must specify the course he wishes to pursue such as i) certificate/diploma ii) undergraduate degree iii) postgraduate degree iv) doctoral research work only. Candidates are also advised to consult the Handbook of Indian Universities available with Indian missions abroad to ensure the availability of their choice of a course in India.

The application forms should include the required number of copies of educational certificates along with three copies of passport-size photographs. In some cases, a no objection certificate from the candidate's employer or place of work is also required.

Click here for more information about the scholarships. To read the latest about Papua New Guineans who won some of these scholarships, click here. Good luck!

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Indian Scholarships for interested Papua New Guineans

International Students Division

Studying in India

From time immemorial, India has been a centre for learning. Thousands of years ago, great scholars used to teach through the scriptures. A variety of subjects such as philosophy, religion, medicine, literature, drama and arts, astrology, mathematics and sociology were taught and masterpieces on these subjects were written.

Under the Buddhist influence, education was available to virtually everyone who wanted it and some world famous institutions arose out of the monasteries, such as Nalanda, Vikramshila and Takshashila. Nalanda, which flourished from the 5th to 13th century AD, was especially noteworthy. It had at one time about 10,000 resident students and teachers on its roll, including Chinese, Sri Lankan, Korean and other international scholars.

During the 11th century, the Muslims established elementary and secondary schools, "Madrasas" or colleges, and even universities at cities like Delhi, Lucknow and Allahabad, mostly using Arabic as the medium of instruction. During the medieval period, there was excellent interaction between Indian and Islamic traditions in all fields of knowledge like indology, religion, philosophy, fine arts, painting, architecture, mathematics, medicine and astronomy.

With the arrival of the British, English education came into being with the help of the European missionaries. In 1817, Hindu College was established in Kolkata. The Elphinstone Institution was set up in 1834 in Mumbai. In 1857 three universities were set up at Kolkata, Chennai and Mumbai. Since then, Western education has made steady advances in the country.

With 354 universities and thousands of colleges affiliated to them, 428 engineering colleges and technological institutes, more than a 100 medical colleges, scores of agricultural institutes and many other specialised centres of learning and research in every subject and discipline, India can claim its position as one of the leading countries providing quality higher education to its people as well as to students and scholars from countries all over the world.

Today Indian universities and institutes of higher education and research have made a significant contribution to transmission of knowledge and enquiry into frontiers of science and technology.

In the field of traditional subjects such as arts and humanities as well as in pure sciences, applied physics and chemistry, mathematics and in areas of technology, the universities and higher institutes have been playing a leading role in transforming the country into a modern industrialised, technologically advanced state.

The ushering of the Green Revolution and the tremendous progress in dairy development have made India a major food-producing country on one hand; on the other hand, its development of space technology, production and launching of indigenous satellites, development of peaceful nuclear energy have brought it into the forefront of technologically advanced nations to which a large number of developing countries looks for training and guidance.

Indian universities and institutes of higher learning have been playing their role to promote the needs and aspirations of higher education and research to Indian students and scholars. These centres have been extending their cooperation and friendship towards students of other developing countries also, where facilities for higher studies and research are not adequate.

In addition, a number of overseas students are also drawn to Indian educational institutions providing high-quality education at very competitive prices Scholarship schemes being administered by ICCR: -

The I.C.C.R on behalf Government of India offers scholarships and fellowships to international students wishing to study in India in various programs and disciplines. Scholarships are available also for research work and non-formal courses (Religion, Classical Music, Dance and Crafts).

Click here for details of scholarship schemes available for International Students. ICCR offers 1804 scholarships every year under its various scholarship schemes. International students from over 70 countries study in different universities and educational institutions spread all over India to pursue a variety of courses from under-graduate to post-doctoral level in various subjects.

How to Apply for a Scholarship Offer of scholarships are sent to the respective Governments through Indian diplomatic missions abroad. Nominations are received from the respective Governments in the Indian diplomatic missions concerned.

These are forwarded to ICCR for final selection and placement. Direct applications from candidates cannot be considered by ICCR. International government nominees have to fill prescribed forms for Scholarships for Foreign Nationals that are available with Indian missions abroad.

While filling in the forms, the candidate must specify the course he wishes to pursue such as i) certificate/diploma ii) undergraduate degree iii) postgraduate degree iv) doctoral research work only. Candidates are also advised to consult the Handbook of Indian Universities available with Indian missions abroad to ensure the availability of their choice of a course in India.

The application forms should include the required number of copies of educational certificates along with three copies of passport-size photographs. In some cases, a no objection certificate from the candidate's employer or place of work is also required.

Click here for more information about the scholarships. To read the latest about Papua New Guineans who won some of these scholarships, click here. Good luck!

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Indian Scholarships for interested Papua New Guineans

International Students Division

Studying in India

From time immemorial, India has been a centre for learning. Thousands of years ago, great scholars used to teach through the scriptures. A variety of subjects such as philosophy, religion, medicine, literature, drama and arts, astrology, mathematics and sociology were taught and masterpieces on these subjects were written.

Under the Buddhist influence, education was available to virtually everyone who wanted it and some world famous institutions arose out of the monasteries, such as Nalanda, Vikramshila and Takshashila. Nalanda, which flourished from the 5th to 13th century AD, was especially noteworthy. It had at one time about 10,000 resident students and teachers on its roll, including Chinese, Sri Lankan, Korean and other international scholars.

During the 11th century, the Muslims established elementary and secondary schools, "Madrasas" or colleges, and even universities at cities like Delhi, Lucknow and Allahabad, mostly using Arabic as the medium of instruction. During the medieval period, there was excellent interaction between Indian and Islamic traditions in all fields of knowledge like indology, religion, philosophy, fine arts, painting, architecture, mathematics, medicine and astronomy.

With the arrival of the British, English education came into being with the help of the European missionaries. In 1817, Hindu College was established in Kolkata. The Elphinstone Institution was set up in 1834 in Mumbai. In 1857 three universities were set up at Kolkata, Chennai and Mumbai. Since then, Western education has made steady advances in the country.

With 354 universities and thousands of colleges affiliated to them, 428 engineering colleges and technological institutes, more than a 100 medical colleges, scores of agricultural institutes and many other specialised centres of learning and research in every subject and discipline, India can claim its position as one of the leading countries providing quality higher education to its people as well as to students and scholars from countries all over the world.

Today Indian universities and institutes of higher education and research have made a significant contribution to transmission of knowledge and enquiry into frontiers of science and technology.

In the field of traditional subjects such as arts and humanities as well as in pure sciences, applied physics and chemistry, mathematics and in areas of technology, the universities and higher institutes have been playing a leading role in transforming the country into a modern industrialised, technologically advanced state.

The ushering of the Green Revolution and the tremendous progress in dairy development have made India a major food-producing country on one hand; on the other hand, its development of space technology, production and launching of indigenous satellites, development of peaceful nuclear energy have brought it into the forefront of technologically advanced nations to which a large number of developing countries looks for training and guidance.

Indian universities and institutes of higher learning have been playing their role to promote the needs and aspirations of higher education and research to Indian students and scholars. These centres have been extending their cooperation and friendship towards students of other developing countries also, where facilities for higher studies and research are not adequate.

In addition, a number of overseas students are also drawn to Indian educational institutions providing high-quality education at very competitive prices Scholarship schemes being administered by ICCR: -

The I.C.C.R on behalf Government of India offers scholarships and fellowships to international students wishing to study in India in various programs and disciplines. Scholarships are available also for research work and non-formal courses (Religion, Classical Music, Dance and Crafts).

Click here for details of scholarship schemes available for International Students. ICCR offers 1804 scholarships every year under its various scholarship schemes. International students from over 70 countries study in different universities and educational institutions spread all over India to pursue a variety of courses from under-graduate to post-doctoral level in various subjects.

How to Apply for a Scholarship Offer of scholarships are sent to the respective Governments through Indian diplomatic missions abroad. Nominations are received from the respective Governments in the Indian diplomatic missions concerned.

These are forwarded to ICCR for final selection and placement. Direct applications from candidates cannot be considered by ICCR. International government nominees have to fill prescribed forms for Scholarships for Foreign Nationals that are available with Indian missions abroad.

While filling in the forms, the candidate must specify the course he wishes to pursue such as i) certificate/diploma ii) undergraduate degree iii) postgraduate degree iv) doctoral research work only. Candidates are also advised to consult the Handbook of Indian Universities available with Indian missions abroad to ensure the availability of their choice of a course in India.

The application forms should include the required number of copies of educational certificates along with three copies of passport-size photographs. In some cases, a no objection certificate from the candidate's employer or place of work is also required.

Click here for more information about the scholarships. To read the latest about Papua New Guineans who won some of these scholarships, click here. Good luck!

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British (UK)Scholarship for keen Papua New Guinea (PNG) Students

What is Chevening?

Chevening Scholarships are prestigious awards available to international students for study in the United Kingdom. The scholarships are named after Chevening House in Kent, the official country residence of the Foreign Secretary. They are available in more than 130 countries and around 1000 new Chevening Scholarships are awarded globally each year.

Chevening scholarships offer an ideal opportunity for young, high-flying graduates not only to study their chosen subject, but also to meet and network with their peers in the unique learning atmosphere that the UK provides.

The ultimate objective is to build a network of friends of the UK, who will be future leaders in their countries. Candidates are selected by the British Embassy/British High Commission. The scheme is managed by the British Council, on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Scholarships

The Chevening scholarship scheme is funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) in the United Kingdom. Significant contributions are also made by UK higher education institutions, the private sector, other government departments and devolved administrations. The scheme is administered by the British Council, on behalf of the FCO, both in the UK and overseas.

In 2007–08 higher education institutions continued to offer part-scholarships for Chevening Scholars studying on full-time taught postgraduate courses under the core scholarship scheme. Private sponsors overseas also contributed generously. Consequently, under the main scheme, 1,059 scholars were supported in their studies in the UK.

The FCO, in partnership with higher education institutes and private sector participants, also fund a number of central partnerships, which resulted, in 2007–08, in a further 299 awards. This gives a total of 1,358 Chevening Scholarships for the whole year in addition to 31 continuing scholars from 2006–07. (Read Mellie Samson Junior - PNG's only student under this scholarship in the UK by clicking here.)

For more information, click here or contact the UK Embassy in Port Moresby here. Good Luck :)

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British (UK)Scholarship for keen Papua New Guinea (PNG) Students

What is Chevening?

Chevening Scholarships are prestigious awards available to international students for study in the United Kingdom. The scholarships are named after Chevening House in Kent, the official country residence of the Foreign Secretary. They are available in more than 130 countries and around 1000 new Chevening Scholarships are awarded globally each year.

Chevening scholarships offer an ideal opportunity for young, high-flying graduates not only to study their chosen subject, but also to meet and network with their peers in the unique learning atmosphere that the UK provides.

The ultimate objective is to build a network of friends of the UK, who will be future leaders in their countries. Candidates are selected by the British Embassy/British High Commission. The scheme is managed by the British Council, on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Scholarships

The Chevening scholarship scheme is funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) in the United Kingdom. Significant contributions are also made by UK higher education institutions, the private sector, other government departments and devolved administrations. The scheme is administered by the British Council, on behalf of the FCO, both in the UK and overseas.

In 2007–08 higher education institutions continued to offer part-scholarships for Chevening Scholars studying on full-time taught postgraduate courses under the core scholarship scheme. Private sponsors overseas also contributed generously. Consequently, under the main scheme, 1,059 scholars were supported in their studies in the UK.

The FCO, in partnership with higher education institutes and private sector participants, also fund a number of central partnerships, which resulted, in 2007–08, in a further 299 awards. This gives a total of 1,358 Chevening Scholarships for the whole year in addition to 31 continuing scholars from 2006–07. (Read Mellie Samson Junior - PNG's only student under this scholarship in the UK by clicking here.)

For more information, click here or contact the UK Embassy in Port Moresby here. Good Luck :)

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British (UK)Scholarship for keen Papua New Guinea (PNG) Students

What is Chevening?

Chevening Scholarships are prestigious awards available to international students for study in the United Kingdom. The scholarships are named after Chevening House in Kent, the official country residence of the Foreign Secretary. They are available in more than 130 countries and around 1000 new Chevening Scholarships are awarded globally each year.

Chevening scholarships offer an ideal opportunity for young, high-flying graduates not only to study their chosen subject, but also to meet and network with their peers in the unique learning atmosphere that the UK provides.

The ultimate objective is to build a network of friends of the UK, who will be future leaders in their countries. Candidates are selected by the British Embassy/British High Commission. The scheme is managed by the British Council, on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Scholarships

The Chevening scholarship scheme is funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) in the United Kingdom. Significant contributions are also made by UK higher education institutions, the private sector, other government departments and devolved administrations. The scheme is administered by the British Council, on behalf of the FCO, both in the UK and overseas.

In 2007–08 higher education institutions continued to offer part-scholarships for Chevening Scholars studying on full-time taught postgraduate courses under the core scholarship scheme. Private sponsors overseas also contributed generously. Consequently, under the main scheme, 1,059 scholars were supported in their studies in the UK.

The FCO, in partnership with higher education institutes and private sector participants, also fund a number of central partnerships, which resulted, in 2007–08, in a further 299 awards. This gives a total of 1,358 Chevening Scholarships for the whole year in addition to 31 continuing scholars from 2006–07. (Read Mellie Samson Junior - PNG's only student under this scholarship in the UK by clicking here.)

For more information, click here or contact the UK Embassy in Port Moresby here. Good Luck :)

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Student needs a sponsor

Hello Mr David Ulg Ketepa,

Apa O this is Moses Bulda, I’m a second year student taking Bach.Eng. In Electrical and Communications Engineering at Unitech, Lae, PNG. Apa my place is Wurup-Kaip. Would you recall late Fr.Robert Lak former governor of WHP. I’m from around his place but towards Mt.Olga.My tribe is Kaulga.

Anyways, Mr. Ketepa amazingly I was accepted by the School of Missionary Aviation Technology, Ionia Michigan for aviation training after considering my application successful. I just praised God for this. Apa you know it’s very big news for my little family at home which are striving to pay my school fees and a good thing for the province as a role model of Mr. Ketepa. However, the cost is too high.

Tuition is $31,000 and Living expenses$8,000 a total of $39,000. As part of my homework I’m writing to my member and also trying to search for scholarship through your site Kange Nga Kona to at least make my dream come through. They were accepting me for 2009-10 programme but I told them that I currently face financial difficulties so asked them to postpone to2010-11.

Apa, I firmly believe in God as a TSCF musician and a worker in the work of God that God will make a way because he makes impossible things become possible. TSCF is a ministry in the Campus comprises of all the churches (inter-denominational). I usually play the keyboard in our main fellowships. My home church is Poga AOG. Bency Yok is my school mate at Hagen Park in 2007. He took up S/Science.

Apa, honestly I was a little bit emotional and proud when I saw the site”Kange Nga Kona”. On Monday last week during our Computing class I explained what it means to minority of my course mates all over PNG andthey said whaoo! And I said I mean there’s a kange in US. Apa I’m still praying for my finances and hope in the Lord that everything will be OK. Apa please if you have time please pass my greetings to your lovely family at home.

Thanks for all your tireless efforts to make PNGeans achieve their goals. This is one of Hagen guys at Unitech saying,“”KIT EM DAM KEP MUST””

Kanda Oh Molgkonkai mundi o

GOD Bless,

Moses!!

*** Like Moses, many Papua New Guineans really need good sponsors to pursue studies overseas. As you notice in this unedited email of Mr. Bulda, he is one of those intelligent students among many Papua New Guineans who are in a similar situation in need of a sponsor/sponsorship. Mr. Bulda is accepted at the School of Missionary Aviation Technology here in Michigan, USA and he really needs a sponsor.

I urge the government of Papua New Guinea, Mr. Bulda's open MP and probably the governor of Western Highlands Province to consider Mr. Bulda's plea for a sponsorship to undertake his studies in the United States. Mr. Bulda and his family will be so grateful if anyone out there is willing to sponsor his probable studies in Michigan, USA.

Here is a little background of Mr. Bulda:

Name: Mr. Moses Bulda
Age: 19
Occ: Student
Rel: Assemblies of God
Father's Occ: Subsistence farmer/church elder
Hobbies: Playing guitars,reading books
Aim: To become a prominent pilot
What I Believe In: Hardworking,honesty and quality leadership.

Contact me if you're willing to sponsor Mr. Bulda in this milestone to fulfil his dreams and aspirations.

Student needs a sponsor

Hello Mr David Ulg Ketepa,

Apa O this is Moses Bulda, I’m a second year student taking Bach.Eng. In Electrical and Communications Engineering at Unitech, Lae, PNG. Apa my place is Wurup-Kaip. Would you recall late Fr.Robert Lak former governor of WHP. I’m from around his place but towards Mt.Olga.My tribe is Kaulga.

Anyways, Mr. Ketepa amazingly I was accepted by the School of Missionary Aviation Technology, Ionia Michigan for aviation training after considering my application successful. I just praised God for this. Apa you know it’s very big news for my little family at home which are striving to pay my school fees and a good thing for the province as a role model of Mr. Ketepa. However, the cost is too high.

Tuition is $31,000 and Living expenses$8,000 a total of $39,000. As part of my homework I’m writing to my member and also trying to search for scholarship through your site Kange Nga Kona to at least make my dream come through. They were accepting me for 2009-10 programme but I told them that I currently face financial difficulties so asked them to postpone to2010-11.

Apa, I firmly believe in God as a TSCF musician and a worker in the work of God that God will make a way because he makes impossible things become possible. TSCF is a ministry in the Campus comprises of all the churches (inter-denominational). I usually play the keyboard in our main fellowships. My home church is Poga AOG. Bency Yok is my school mate at Hagen Park in 2007. He took up S/Science.

Apa, honestly I was a little bit emotional and proud when I saw the site”Kange Nga Kona”. On Monday last week during our Computing class I explained what it means to minority of my course mates all over PNG andthey said whaoo! And I said I mean there’s a kange in US. Apa I’m still praying for my finances and hope in the Lord that everything will be OK. Apa please if you have time please pass my greetings to your lovely family at home.

Thanks for all your tireless efforts to make PNGeans achieve their goals. This is one of Hagen guys at Unitech saying,“”KIT EM DAM KEP MUST””

Kanda Oh Molgkonkai mundi o

GOD Bless,

Moses!!

*** Like Moses, many Papua New Guineans really need good sponsors to pursue studies overseas. As you notice in this unedited email of Mr. Bulda, he is one of those intelligent students among many Papua New Guineans who are in a similar situation in need of a sponsor/sponsorship. Mr. Bulda is accepted at the School of Missionary Aviation Technology here in Michigan, USA and he really needs a sponsor.

I urge the government of Papua New Guinea, Mr. Bulda's open MP and probably the governor of Western Highlands Province to consider Mr. Bulda's plea for a sponsorship to undertake his studies in the United States. Mr. Bulda and his family will be so grateful if anyone out there is willing to sponsor his probable studies in Michigan, USA.

Here is a little background of Mr. Bulda:

Name: Mr. Moses Bulda
Age: 19
Occ: Student
Rel: Assemblies of God
Father's Occ: Subsistence farmer/church elder
Hobbies: Playing guitars,reading books
Aim: To become a prominent pilot
What I Believe In: Hardworking,honesty and quality leadership.

Contact me if you're willing to sponsor Mr. Bulda in this milestone to fulfil his dreams and aspirations.

Student needs a sponsor

Hello Mr David Ulg Ketepa,

Apa O this is Moses Bulda, I’m a second year student taking Bach.Eng. In Electrical and Communications Engineering at Unitech, Lae, PNG. Apa my place is Wurup-Kaip. Would you recall late Fr.Robert Lak former governor of WHP. I’m from around his place but towards Mt.Olga.My tribe is Kaulga.

Anyways, Mr. Ketepa amazingly I was accepted by the School of Missionary Aviation Technology, Ionia Michigan for aviation training after considering my application successful. I just praised God for this. Apa you know it’s very big news for my little family at home which are striving to pay my school fees and a good thing for the province as a role model of Mr. Ketepa. However, the cost is too high.

Tuition is $31,000 and Living expenses$8,000 a total of $39,000. As part of my homework I’m writing to my member and also trying to search for scholarship through your site Kange Nga Kona to at least make my dream come through. They were accepting me for 2009-10 programme but I told them that I currently face financial difficulties so asked them to postpone to2010-11.

Apa, I firmly believe in God as a TSCF musician and a worker in the work of God that God will make a way because he makes impossible things become possible. TSCF is a ministry in the Campus comprises of all the churches (inter-denominational). I usually play the keyboard in our main fellowships. My home church is Poga AOG. Bency Yok is my school mate at Hagen Park in 2007. He took up S/Science.

Apa, honestly I was a little bit emotional and proud when I saw the site”Kange Nga Kona”. On Monday last week during our Computing class I explained what it means to minority of my course mates all over PNG andthey said whaoo! And I said I mean there’s a kange in US. Apa I’m still praying for my finances and hope in the Lord that everything will be OK. Apa please if you have time please pass my greetings to your lovely family at home.

Thanks for all your tireless efforts to make PNGeans achieve their goals. This is one of Hagen guys at Unitech saying,“”KIT EM DAM KEP MUST””

Kanda Oh Molgkonkai mundi o

GOD Bless,

Moses!!

*** Like Moses, many Papua New Guineans really need good sponsors to pursue studies overseas. As you notice in this unedited email of Mr. Bulda, he is one of those intelligent students among many Papua New Guineans who are in a similar situation in need of a sponsor/sponsorship. Mr. Bulda is accepted at the School of Missionary Aviation Technology here in Michigan, USA and he really needs a sponsor.

I urge the government of Papua New Guinea, Mr. Bulda's open MP and probably the governor of Western Highlands Province to consider Mr. Bulda's plea for a sponsorship to undertake his studies in the United States. Mr. Bulda and his family will be so grateful if anyone out there is willing to sponsor his probable studies in Michigan, USA.

Here is a little background of Mr. Bulda:

Name: Mr. Moses Bulda
Age: 19
Occ: Student
Rel: Assemblies of God
Father's Occ: Subsistence farmer/church elder
Hobbies: Playing guitars,reading books
Aim: To become a prominent pilot
What I Believe In: Hardworking,honesty and quality leadership.

Contact me if you're willing to sponsor Mr. Bulda in this milestone to fulfil his dreams and aspirations.

Securing a sponsorship

Securing a good sponsorship is really difficult these days for students and the like who wish to pursue studies overseas or in Papua New Guinea. I got countless emails from students and others seeking sponsorship from sources in the United States.

Some of these students got acceptance letters from various universities and colleges in the United States and they really needed a good sponsor that can help them with their studies. I know myself before coming to the United States that their hopes are high that they will one day make it to the United States or other institutions worldwide to fulfill their dreams and aspirations.

Southern Highlands students of Kaugere Primary School, Port Moresby, N.C.D. joined students from other provinces to celebrate the school’s 50th anniversary. Is the government of PNG doing something or enough to cater for these students and others in terms of employment and study opportunities at home and aboard?

The cost of attending school varies from country to country but in the United States alone is very difficult because it is very expensive. Costs from universities to colleges here can range from $25,000 - $50,000 or more depending on what kind of college or university you plan to enrol. For this motive, students come from poor family backgrounds (myself included) find it difficult to sponsor themselves when they get an acceptance letter from overseas universities or colleges to study.

In such scenario, these students need to find a good sponsor to sponsor them. Unfortunately, the government of Papua New Guinea doesn't have a coordinated sponsorship package in place for such students who are keen to pursue studies overseas in the field of their interest.

I don't know that such sponsorships exist in PNG but if they do, I believe that it is wantokism, nepotism, bribery, etc... are involved in the selection process and potential well qualified students are left out, especially those that come from disfranchised families with no connection to anyone in government or one holding public office for that matter. (In other words, it's not what you know but it's whom you know, these days in PNG; and this is a very dangerous trend in PNG at this point in time). I hate to say this but, that is the reality now in PNG.

If you got an acceptance letter from the colleges and the universities in the United States, my advice is; ask them to defer your enrollment date and indicate to them about your financial constraints if you can't make it on the enrollment date mentioned on your application. People in these schools understand us well and they will keep your files active whenever you find a sponsor to enrol again.

Elsie Keln 12 (left) and Joyce Wilfred 12 are both Grade 6 pupils of Kaugere Primary School. They joined other students from the Southern Highlands Province to celebrate the school’s 50th anniversary. Both Keln and Wilfred and others are optimistic that their government (PNG) will provide avenues for them to find a decent job as well as enhancing their dreams of possible further studies after leaving the formal education system in PNG.

Therefore, I encourage these possible students not to give up hope and continue to write to seek sponsorship. It took me six years to find a good sponsor because I never gave up hope. Never give up hope. Having hope and staying focused on what you want to do in life is another. If you don't have hope, you'll never make it.

I hope to meet lots of PNGeans here in the States and continue to put tireless efforts to encourage students from PNG to take up studies here. If you need more information and if I can be of help to you, don't hesitate to write to me. I will share some of the students' emails I got seeking sponsorship with you later. All the Best; Remember! DON'T GIVE UP HOPE :)