Girls in ICT Scholarship Program 2020
Exciting Scholarship opportunity available for Girls!
The National Information and Communications Technology Authority (NICTA) is the government agency responsible for the regulation and licensing of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Papua New Guinea (PNG), in respect of the areas of broadcasting; internet service provision; radiocommunications; and telecommunications.
Consistent with the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) objective to grow the number of women/girls that are making careers in the ICT world, and in keeping with the national objective to empower women in PNG, NICTA launched the NICTA Girls in ICT Tertiary Scholarship Program and commenced scholarships in 2016 with currently 12 successful scholars on board. Through this program NICTA supports the education of girls in PNG in an ICT related field of study. The scholarship covers full tuition, board and lodging fee, text book and stationary, fortnightly stipend an travel expenses for the duration of the study.
NICTA is now offering 4 scholarships for 2020 and is calling for applications from suitable candidates.
Eligibility to Apply
Applicants must be:
- Female and just completed grade 12 in 2019 (School Leaver);
- Achieve a Higher School Certificate (HSC) “B” grade average and above in a science major stream;
- Have the right attitude and behavior, and;
- Selected or accepted for a first degree program in Electrical & Communications Engineering, Computer Science, IT or an ICT related course at a NICTA recognized tertiary institution in PNG
Application forms can be obtained by requesting to the email below or at the NICTA HQ (Frangipani Street. Hohola behind Bishop Brothers) or from our regional offices in Lae, Kokopo and Mt Hagen. Take note, incomplete applications will not be considered.
For more information about the scholarships, refer to the NICTA website at www.nicta.gov.pg and select the “Girls in ICT” link.
Applications close: 4:00 pm, 31st January 2020
Completed applications must be addressed to:
GICT Scholarship Programme
HR Branch
NICTA
P.O. Box 8444
Boroko 111
National Capital District
or hand delivered ti the NICTA HQ along Frangipani Street, Hohola or emailed to gictscholarship@nicta.gov.pg
Only successful applicants will be notified.
- Girls in ICT Scholarship Program 2020 - January 8, 2020
