8th Grade Math Test Paper with Answers

The 8th Grade math test paper with answers PDF is useful. It contains classroom tests questions on Algebra.

(This is an updated version of our US visitor)

You can download the free test paper at our Math Resource Website. First, here are some important points that you should know when revising for your math tests.

What to expect in your test?

Your math teacher often sets the test from the easiest question to the hardest. Where there are short-answer questions, you’ll see the easier ones at the top and the harder ones at the bottom. Here are some quick tips:

• The one-mark questions need no working out. Always write the answers clearly and include the units where necessary. 
• Most questions will need working out whereas others will ask you to give reasoning. Take time to do the higher-order questions if they carry 3 - 5 marks.
• The 8th Grade math tests marks can range from 30 – 50. You should be able to complete them in one period, 40 or 50 minutes. Some end-of-the-year tests do often have more than 50 marks and can take up to two periods in duration time.

Read the instruction carefully

Your teacher will expect you to do certain things. These expectations are often given in the instructions. So, it is important to read the instructions and know what you must do to get full marks.

Here is an example of instructions you are likely to see on your 8th Grade math test papers:

• You may use a calculator.
• Read all questions carefully.
• You will need a ruler.
• You have 50 minutes to complete this test.
• Show all you working in the space provided.
• 8th Grade math test best practices

Do not spend too much time on one question if you find it very hard to do. Move on and attempt the other test questions. Return to the hard question/s when you have time in the end.

For example, if you have 50 minutes to do 40 test questions, that is 1.25 minutes per question. Some questions may take less time, but all in all, you should NOT spend 2 minutes or more on one question. By doing this, you’ll have time to answer all the questions.

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Bougainville Technical College Application

The Bougainville Technical College wishes to notify interested applicants for the 2022 academic year that application for enrolment closes on December 30th, 2021.

This means applications must reach the School’s office before the 30th December,2021 and any late applications will not be considered.

The Deputy Principal academic, TONY KARAU in a notice to the public stated that this will be the last time the School will be accepting Grade tens and Grade 12 who are at home as next year and onwards the School will only accept Grade 12 and online applications.

He announced time table that the School will follow, that all successful applications will be announced on New Dawn FM and NBC between January 8th and ten, 2022.

All applications must be made with a K20 fee that must be deposited to the School’s account.

School fees for 2022 will be boarders will pay SEVEN THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED AND SIXTY-SIX KINA whilst Day Students will pay FIVE THOUSAND AND SIXTEEN KINA.

The school will only accept fifty percent or more in upfront payments during registration.

Source: NEW DAWN FM NEWS

AUSTRALIA AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS 2024 [FULLY FUNDED SCHOLARSHIP]

Australia Awards Scholarships 2024 is now open for applications. The Australian Government Scholarship is open to students of Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Pacific. The Australia Awards Scholarship is a fully-funded scholarship for international students and is administered by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

[Check out the latest information on Australia Awards Scholarship for 2024]

The Australian Universities Scholarships are highly paid international scholarships in 2024 for Masters/MPhil or Short Course (Some Regions) in Specific Fields in Australia. Selected students will be studying in top universities of Australia on fully-funded scholarships.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Please check the official website for the detail deadlines as it varies from region to region. The application deadline for most countries is in June.

• HOW TO APPLY

• OFFICIAL LINK

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The Australian Government offers full tuition fees, return air travel, establishment allowance, Contribution to Living Expenses (CLE), etc. This is the most competitive and best international scholarship program in the world. 

They aim to contribute to the development needs of Australia’s partner countries in line with bilateral and regional agreements. They provide opportunities for people from developing countries, particularly those countries located in the Indo-Pacific region, to undertake full-time undergraduate or postgraduate study at participating Australian universities and Technical and Further Education (TAFE) institutions.

The study and research opportunities provided by Australia Awards Scholarships develop the skills and knowledge of individuals to drive change and contribute to development in their own countries.

AUSTRALIA AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS DETAILS:

HOST COUNTRY: Australia

ADMINISTERED BY: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Australian Government

LIST OF AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTIONS THAT PARTICIPATE IN AUSTRALIA AWARDS:

• Australian Catholic University

• Aviation Australia

• Bond University

• Box Hill Institute TAFE

• Bureau of Meteorology

• Canberra Institute of Technology

• Carnegie Mellon University

• Central Queensland University

• Charles Darwin University

• Charles Sturt University

• Chisholm Institute of TAFE

• Curtin University of Technology

• Deakin University

• Edith Cowan University

• Federation University

• Flinders University

• Griffith University

• Holmesglen Institute of TAFE

• James Cook University

• Kangan Institute

• La Trobe University

• Macquarie University

• Melbourne Polytechnic

• Monash University

• Murdoch University

• Queensland University of Technology

• RMIT University

• Southern Cross University

• Swinburne University of Technology

• TAFE NSW

• TAFE Queensland

• TAFE SA

• Tasmanian Polytechnic

• The Australian National University

• The Gordon Institute of TAFE

• The University of Adelaide

• The University of Melbourne

• The University of New England

• The University of New South Wales (including ADFA)

• The University of Newcastle

• The University of Queensland

• The University of Sydney

• The University of Western Australia

• University College London

• University of Canberra

• University of South Australia

• University of Southern Queensland

• The University of Tasmania (including the Australian Maritime College)

• University of Technology Sydney

• University of The Sunshine Coast

• University of Wollongong

• Victoria University

• Western Sydney University

• William Angliss Institute of TAFE

COURSE LEVEL: Masters/MPhil

Short Courses (For Some Countries)

SCHOLARSHIP VALUE/BENEFITS: The Australian Government Scholarships will cover all the costs of the selected candidates. It includes:

Full tuition fees

• Return air travel—payment of a single return, economy class airfare to and from Australia, via the most direct route
• Establishment allowance—a once only payment as a contribution towards accommodation expenses, textbooks, study materials
• Contribution to Living Expenses (CLE) – a fortnightly contribution to basic living expenses paid at a rate determined by the department.
• Introductory Academic Program (IAP)—a compulsory program prior to the commencement of formal academic studies covering information on living and studying in Australia
• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of the award (for award holder only)—provided to cover the scholar’s basic medical costs (with the exception of pre-existing conditions)
• Pre-course English (PCE) fees—if deemed necessary PCE may be available for students for in-country and/or in-Australia training supplementary academic support may be available to ensure a scholar’s academic success or enhance their academic experience
• Fieldwork (for research awards and Masters by coursework which has a research component where fieldwork is compulsory) may be available for eligible research students for one return economy class airfare via the most direct route to their country of citizenship or within Australia.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: To be eligible to receive an Australia Awards Scholarship, applicants must: 

• Be a minimum of 18 years of age on 1 February of the year of commencing the scholarship;
• Be a citizen of a participating country (as listed on the Australia Awards website) and be residing in and applying for the scholarship from their country of citizenship;
• Not be a citizen of Australia, hold permanent residency in Australia or be applying for a visa to live in Australia permanently;
• Not be married to, engaged to, or a de facto of a person who holds, or is eligible to hold, Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency, at any time during the application, selection or mobilization phases (note: residents of Cook Islands, Niue, and Tokelau with New Zealand citizenship are eligible but must apply for a Student visa [subclass 500]);
• Not be current serving military personnel;
• Not have previously received a long-term Australia Award unless they have resided outside of Australia for twice the length of the total time that they were in Australia (for example, a previous awardee who has been on an Australia Awards Scholarship in Australia for four years will not be eligible to apply for another Australia Awards Scholarship until they have resided outside Australia for eight years);
• Have satisfied any specific criteria established by the Program Area or the government of the applicant’s country of citizenship (e.g. having worked a certain number of years in an appropriate sector);
• Be able to satisfy the admission requirements of the institution at which the award is to be undertaken (this may mean that Program Areas will need to withdraw an award offer if the recipient cannot satisfy the institution’s admission requirements. This may not be known until Program Areas request a placement at selected institutions);
• Be able to satisfy all requirements of the Department of Home Affairs to hold a Student Visa. This may mean that the Program Area will need to withdraw an award offer if the recipient cannot satisfy the visa requirements;
• Not be applying for a scholarship for a course of study at an academic level lesser than they have already achieved (eg be applying for a Master’s scholarship when they already hold a PhD); and
• Applicants must inform the Program Area of any connection or relationship to staff employed at Program Areas (including locally engaged staff at the post) or with managing contractors so that the application may be properly and transparently managed

Eligibility Criteria for Australia Awards Scholarships varies from country to country. Please visit the Australia Awards Scholarship participating country profile for more details about the scholarship requirement. 

ELIGIBLE COUNTRIES:

Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Timor-Leste, Vietnam, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Republic of Palau, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Wallis and Futuna, Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, Palestinian Territories

AWARD CONDITIONS

Applicants who want to accept an Australia Awards Scholarship will need to sign a contract with the Commonwealth of Australia declaring that they will comply with the conditions of the scholarship.

Scholars are required to leave Australia for a minimum of two years after completing their scholarship. Failure to do so will result in the scholar incurring a debt for the total accrued cost of their scholarship.

HOW TO GET AUSTRALIA AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS 2024?

APPLYING ONLINE

Go to the Online Australia Scholarships Information System (OASIS). When you register online, you will be required to answer some questions to establish your eligibility. You will then be given a unique registration number, username, and password.

You do not need to submit your application immediately. You can set up a draft application form and update it, and your supporting documentation, until the designated closing date as on the relevant participating country profile.

Once submitted, your application cannot be changed. We strongly advise applicants applying online to do so well before the closing date. OASIS experiences peak usage in the days leading up to the closing date and applicants may experience delays.

Refer to the Applicant’s Online User Manual if you need help.

APPLYING BY MAIL

If you are unable to submit your application online, you can apply by mail. Please check your participating country profile for contact details to obtain a hardcopy application form and any other templates such as referee reports (if applicable).

Completed hard copy application forms and supporting documentation must be submitted by the deadline specified by your country. See the opening and closing dates for each country.

Want to study in Hungary? Apply Now for the Fully Funded FAO Hungarian Government Scholarship 2024 

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Please check the official website for detailed deadlines as it varies from region to region. The application deadline for most countries is in June every year.

• HOW TO APPLY
• OFFICIAL LINK

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2020 Young Pacific Leaders Conference Now Accepting Applications | APPLY NOW

The application for the Young Pacific Leaders (YPL) Conference in Papua New Guinea in April is now open. 

2020 Young Pacific Leaders Conference | Apply NOW

The seventh YPL conference aims to enhance leadership skills and regional knowledge of young Pacific Islanders ages 25 - 35 years.

The YPL Conference will include

• informational sessions, 
• skills workshops, 
• cultural activities, 
• and site visits

All aim to deepen participants’ capacity to address regional issues related to YPL’s four programmatic themes: 

• Education; 
• Environment and Resource Management; 
• Civic Leadership; and 
• Economic and Social Development.

Applicants will be selected from across 

• the independent Pacific states, 
• Australia, 
• New Zealand, 
• Papua New Guinea, 
• Pacific French Territories, and 
• the American-affiliated Pacific (American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and Hawaii). 

Outstanding alumni of previous conferences are also invited to apply to participate in the 2020 YPL Conference as alumni mentors.

 All applications are due by February 3, 2020 and can be completed online.

Interested applicants are encouraged to contact Cultural Vistas at YPL@culturalvistas.org for any questions about the conference, or to request a fillable PDF version of the application if needed. 

Participants will be required to attend the full conference program (April 21 – 24, 2020, not including travel days). 

All travel, lodging and meals will be provided to selected participants and alumni.

At the conclusion of the YPL Conference, all YPL alumni will be eligible to compete for small grant funding to support projects in their countries and the region. 

In addition, conference participants and the larger YPL community will participate in YPL LEADS throughout the month of May, a month-long event highlighting the YPL program through service-related activities in their communities.

Source: adapted from https://fj.usembassy.gov

Original announcement: https://fj.usembassy.gov/applications-now-open-for-young-pacific-leaders-conference-2019/

Rugby League World Cup 2022 - PNG Kumuls vs Wales

The Rugby League World Cup Draw for 2021/2022 has seen PNG pooled against Tonga, Wales Cook Islands. The draw took place at Buckingham Palace and was witnessed by the Rugby Football League patron Prince Harry.

IMAGE: Twitter/@RLWC2021

Papua New Guinea vs. England (5th Saturday, Nov 2022, 2.30pm)

Papua New Guinea will face England in the Rugby League World Cup quarter-finals. 

Many rugby league followers are anticipating a mouthwatering showdown between the Kumuls and England and Tonga and Samoa.

 Papua New Guineas Kumul 2022 October RLWC games 

In the men's pool, the Cook Islands Rugby League team is the underdog in Group D. 

Papua New Guinea Kumul is drawn against Wales and Tonga who are the competitive teams in the international rugby league competitions.

It is not going to be easy for PNG Kumuls in this Pool D. 

Many rugby league commentators are behind the 1995 and 2000 semi-finalists Wales in the PNG pool games. However, Tonga has featured strongly against the rugby league giants Australia and New Zealand in recent games. 

The Pool D games are going to be as tough as it comes.

WATCH THE RLWC GAMES LIVE ON 2021 RLWC APP

RLWC2021 Final

Here are the final games and possible lineup for PNG Kumuls vs Wales in the final pool game.

Semi-Finals

SF 1: Aus/Leb v NZ/Fiji (Fri 11th November)

SF 2: Eng/PNG v Ton/Sam (Sat 12th November)

World Cup Quarter Finals

QF 1: Australia 🇦🇺 v Lebanon 🇱🇧 (Friday 7.30pm BBC 3)

QF 2: England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥 v Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬 (Saturday 2.30pm BBC 1)

QF 3: New Zealand 🇳🇿 v Fiji 🇫🇯 (Saturday 7.30pm BBC 2)

QF 4: Tonga 🇹🇴 v Samoa 🇼🇸 (Sunday 2.30pm BBC 2)

RLWC Results Game 3 PNG vs Wales

The PNG Kumuls look set to keep the lineup that beat the Cook Islands last week. 

Apart from the missing stars, Xavier Coates (Melbourne Storm) and Edene Gebbie (Townsville Blackhawks), the powerhouse forward  Mckenzie Yei (*Central Queensland Capras) is likely to seat-out due to a 1 match suspension for a high tackle.

Here is the likely lineup - PNG Kumuls Vs Wales

1. 1. Alex Johnston  (South Sydney Rabbitohs, Australia)
2. 19. Jimmy Ngutlik (Western Suburbs Magpies, Australia)
3. 3. Nene Macdonald (Leigh Centurions, UK)
4. 4. Justin Olam (Melbourne Storm, Australia)
5. 20. Rodrick Tai (PNG Hunters, PNG)
6. 6. Kyle Laybutt (Townsville Blackhawks, Australia)
7. 7. Lachlan Lam (Leigh Centurions, UK)
8. 8. Wellington Albert (London Broncos, UK)
9. 9. Edwin Ipape (Leigh Centurions, UK)
10. 10. Sylvester Namo (PNG Hunters, PNG)
11. 11. Nixon Putt (Central Queensland Capras, Australia)
12. 12. Rhyse Martin (Leeds Rhinos, UK)
13. 13. Jacob Allick (Gold Coast Titans, Australia)
14. 16. Mckenzie Yei (*Central Queensland Capras, Australia)
15. 17. Emmanuel Waine  (PNG Hunters, PNG)
16. 22. Jeremiah Simbiken (Redcliffe Dolphins, Australia)
17. 23. Watson Boas (Doncaster, UK)
18. 18. Keven Appo (PNG Hunters PNG)
19. 15. Daniel Russell (Brisbane Tigers, Australia)

RLWC Results Game 2: 25th October PNG vs the Cook Islands

PNG 32 - 16 Cook Islands - The Kumuls kept hopes of reaching the RLWC quarter-finals alive with a six-try win over the Cook Islands. Try scorers  - *Rodrick Tai, Kyle Laybutt, Rhyse Martin, *Rodrick Tai, Lachlan Lam and Justin Olam score.

Here is how to watch the PNG Kumuls games on the RLWC app

RLWC Results Game 1: 18th October 2022 - PNG vs Tonga

Tonga have escaped with a 24-18 win over Papua New Guinea in the most thrilling clash of the World Cup so far. Despite having the much weaker side, PNG fought hard and levelled the scores in the 67th minute only for Tonga to break their hearts with a frantic try with just three minutes left on the clock.

Men's Rugby League World Cup Pools A, B, C & D

• Group A: Samoa, England,  France, Greece
• Group B: Fiji, Australia,  Scotland, Italy
• Group C: Jamaica, New Zealand, Lebanon, Ireland
• Group D: Papua New Guinea, Tonga, Wales, Cook Islands

Women's Rugby League World Cup Pools A & B

• Group A:  Papua New Guinea, England, Canada, Brazil
• Group B: Cook Island, Australia, New Zealand, France

RLWC Draws 2022

Rugby League World Cup 2022 Men’s full fixtures

AEST time

England vs Samoa 15 October 2022

St James’ Park, Newcastle

RLWC Kick off : 2:30 PM

Australia vs Fiji 15 October 2022

Headingley Stadium, Leeds

RLWC Kick off : 7.30 pm

___________

Scotland vs Italy 16 October 2022

Kingston Park (Newcastle)

RLWC Kick off : 2.30pm

Jamaica v Ireland 16 October 2022

Headingley (Leeds)

RLWC Kick off : 5pm

New Zealand v Lebanon 16 October 2022

Halliwell Jones Stadium (Warrington)

RLWC Kick off : 7:30pm

___________

France v Greece 17 October 2022

Keepmoat Stadium (Doncaster)

RLWC Kick off : 7:30pm

___________

Tonga v Papua New Guinea 18 October 2022

Totally Wicked Stadium (St Helens)

RLWC Kick off : 7:30pm  

 ___________

Wales v Cook Islands 19 October 2022

Leigh Sports Village (Leigh)

RLWC Kick off : 7:30pm

___________

Australia v Scotland 21 October 2022

Ricoh Arena (Coventry)

RLWC Kick off : 7:30pm

___________

Fiji Bati Fiji v Italy 22 October 2022

Kingston Park (Newcastle)

RLWC Kick off : 2:30pm

England v France 22 October 2022

University of Bolton Stadium (Bolton)

RLWC Kick off : 5pm

New Zealand v Jamaica 22 October 2022

MKM Stadium (Hull)

RLWC Kick off : 7:30pm

___________

Lebanon v Ireland 23 October 2022

Leigh Sports Village (Leigh)

RLWC Kick off : 2:30pm

Samoa v Greece 23 October 2022

Keepmoat Stadium (Doncaster)

RLWC Kick off : 5pm

___________

Tonga v Wales 24 October 2022

Totally Wicked Stadium (St Helens)

RLWC Kick off : 7:30pm

___________

Papua New Guinea v Cook Islands 25 October 2022

Halliwell Jones Stadium (Warrington)

RLWC Kick off : 7:30pm

___________

New Zealand v Ireland 28 October 2022

Headingley (Leeds)

RLWC Kick off : 7:30pm

___________

England v Greece 29 October 2022

Bramall Lane (Sheffield)

RLWC Kick off : 2:30pm

Fiji v Scotland 29 October 2022

Kingston Park (Newcastle)

RLWC Kick off 5pm

Australia v Italy 29 October 2022

Totally Wicked Stadium (St Helens)

RLWC Kick off 7:30pm

___________

Lebanon v Jamaica 30 October 2022

Leigh Sports Village (Leigh)

RLWC Kick off 12pm

___________

Tonga v Cook Islands 30 October 2022

Riverside Stadium (Middlesbrough)

RLWC Kick off 2:30pm

Samoa v France 30 October 2022

Halliwell Jones Stadium (Warrington)

RLWC Kick off 5pm

___________

Papua New Guinea v Wales 31 October 2022

Keepmoat Stadium (Doncaster)

RLWC Kick off 7:30pm

___________

• RLWC Quarter Final 4/5/6 November 2022
• RLWC Semi Final 11/12 November 2022

Chinese Government Scholarships 2024 Youth of Excellence Scheme

The Chinese Embassy in Papua New Guinea, under the Government of the People's Republic of China, is offering 200 scholarships for suitable prospective Masters Candidates around the world. 

The scholarship program aims to provide opportunities for talented individuals to pursue their academic dreams in China. In this article, we will provide information on how to apply for the scholarship.

To check out the latest notice from DHERST on 2024/2024 Chinese Scholarship, CLICK HERE. 

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for the Chinese Government Scholarship 2024, applicants must meet the following requirements:

1. Be a citizen of a country other than China.

2. Be in good health both physically and mentally.

3. Have a bachelor's degree or its equivalent.

4. Be under the age of 35.

5. Have a strong academic background and a good command of English.

List of Eligible Institutions

The scholarship program is available for Master's degree studies at the following universities in China:

1. Peking University

2. Tsinghua University

3. Fudan University

4. Shanghai Jiao Tong University

5. Zhejiang University

6. Xi'an Jiaotong University

7. Harbin Institute of Technology

8. Nanjing University

9. University of Science and Technology of China

10. Tianjin University

Application Procedure

Interested applicants must visit the website link provided below for more information on the scholarship program, including eligibility requirements, the list of eligible institutions, scholarship benefits, and the application procedure.

Please visit: https://www.campuschina.org/content/details3_79044.html

The deadline for application submission is 30th April. Applicants who meet the requirements as stated in the application information should apply.

Scholarship Benefits

The Chinese Government Scholarship 2024 covers the following expenses:

1. Tuition fees

2. Accommodation fees

3. Monthly stipend

4. Comprehensive medical insurance

Queries and Further Information

For further information and queries regarding the scholarship program, interested applicants can contact the Chinese Embassy in Papua New Guinea via:

• phone: 3012006 or 3012048 or 
• email: chinese@dherst.gov.pg.

Higher Education Tuitions Assistance Schemes TESAS and HELP will run simultaneously

Prime Minister Hon. James Marape says the Government has not scrapped the Higher Education Contribution Assistance Scheme (HECAS) and Academic Excellence Scholarship (AES) in favour of the Higher Education Loan Program (HELP).

CLICK HERE TO READ THE POSTS ON HELP & HECAS

He said this today when clarifying misconceptions among students and institutions that HECAS and AES had been done away with.

 “HELP is a facility made available by Marape-Steven Government for students who will need help for their tuition fees this year and beyond,” Prime Minister Marape said.

“AES students will continue to receive this Government incentive, but there are still many students who remain outside of formal Government assistance, for whom HELP is intended.

“Students who need assistance are required to present their acceptance letters at registration.

“School registrars will facilitate their enrolment with tuition fee guaranteed from the HELP scheme. 

“This is not compulsory, but for students who need a helping hand.”

Prime Minister Marape also clarified repayment time for the HELP.

“This loan scheme will not be burdensome on present student borrowers,” he said.

“It will have no time limit for repayment, is interest-free and you can take your life-time to repay. 

“It is structured in a way to give assistance but, has citizen responsibility towards repaying.

“Into the future, a correct endowment fund structure will be set up to ensure sustainability for future generations. 

“We also thinking of linking 7 per cent of National Gaming Board funds into this scheme for student assistance. 

“During the course of the academic year, working together with Census 2020, proper National Identification (NID) numbers of students will be issued.

“We will entrench this scheme for 2020 and beyond.”

Next Tuesday, Prime Minister Marape and Higher Education Minister Hon. Nick Kuman will meet all universities and college administrators to tidy up on this facility, as well as 2020 school programmes, so there are no hiccups.

“Government will work with the schools to ensure timely quarterly disbursements to schools, starting at the opening of the academic year 2020,” Prime Minister Marape said.

“I am adamant that this must happen.

“Where there is a will, there is a way.

“The rich and employed can afford school fees for their children, but what about those who can’t afford?

“This policy is for them.”

PM Marape: Government has not scrapped HECAS and AES

Approved for Release.  January 13th 2020

Source: Facebook, PM & NEC page, 14/01/2020

HELP Studentships: What Are the Benefits? Media Statement

Below is an adapted version of the media statement released by DHERST per the HELP (PNG Higher Education Loan Program) studentship load program for 2020. The original version can be found via the link provided below. 

IMAGE: DHERST Media Release

Key points about PNG Higher Education Loan Program

• HELP student loan is 'interest-free' with lenient repayment plans and schedules
• Application for HELP is online via DHERST website
• Students will begin repayments on their loan about six months after their graduation
• HELP studentships will commence during the opening of the first semester of the academic year 2020.
• You DO NOT have to get the loan if you can afford to pay higher-education fees or have secured a sponsorship.
• HELP covers a wide range of students as long as the students secured a place at a tertiary institution in the country: self-sponsored, drop-outs/self-withdrawn, selected students, post-graduate students, etc

One disparity between an NBC new article (READ IT HERE) and this press release is the difference in HELP 'commencement dates'. But, understandably the date of commencement stated by DHERST (first semester of the academic year 2020) could be considered.

HELP is 'far-reaching'

Government is committed to providing financial assistance to students this year through the innovative and far-reaching HELP program that has been carefully designed with the PNG context in mind.

Whilst we wish to reward academic excellence, it should be noted that HELP will fund those students who, for different reasons, may have not met the qualifying criteria for TESAS.

To clarify the situation, during this academic year a full awareness-raising program will be carried out across all institutions of higher learning and the public at large.

The HELP program is inclusive and will also extend to those students who are self-sponsored. 

In future years the program will embrace students who have ‘dropped-out’ for whatever reason and wish to return to further their education in either government or private higher education institutions.

Government is firmly committed to the principle of equal value in education, seeing it as a fundamental right, and will ensure that no child or student is left behind.

How to apply for HELP?

Those seeking access to HELP studentships will download and complete application forms from the DHERST website once they have enrolled with, and been accepted by, an HEI for the 2020 academic year. 

During the coming year, we will register all prospective students through the issue of National Identity Cards.

The rollout of the HELP studentships will commence during the opening of the first semester of the academic year 2020.

Many people are understandably hesitant to borrow money. Any loan is a serious commitment, and should not be entered into lightly.

Having said that, student loans are often necessary to make it possible for a young person to fulfil their university or college dreams.

HELP terms and provisions

The PNG Higher Education Loan Program (HELP), offers special terms and provisions that make them a more affordable and manageable commitment for young university or collegebound students.

Around the world, most student loans offer lower interest rates, but the PNG HELP is interest-free, provides for deferred payment options together with a repayment grace period following graduation.

Under the HELP, student borrowers can also take advantage of more lenient repayment plans and schedules that are exclusive to HELP, unlike the more restrictive terms and conditions of a standard loan.

HELP studentships offer greater flexibility and more manageable terms and conditions than standard non-education loans.

For many students, an education loan will be their first major financial transaction. While taking out a studentship may seem a daunting prospect, it is also the perfect opportunity to begin to build a solid credit history.

HELP is the beginning of many students' financial history. By keeping up to date on all university or college loan repayments a student can begin to lay the foundation of a good credit score, which will prove greatly beneficial in later life.

One of the many advantages of a HELP studentship is that the student does not need to repay before he or she graduates. The HELP scheme will allow students time to seek a job before repayments commence.

Generally speaking, students will begin repayments on their loan about six months after their graduation.

Benefits of HELP Loan

There are clearly many benefits of a HELP studentship.

Naturally, there will be students who are wealthier than others and who may not need to consider such an offer. However, for most students, a HELP studentship is a means (way) of allowing them (poor students) to concentrate on their studies rather than worrying about the source of funding for their tertiary education.

Professor Fr. Jan Czuba

Secretary DHERST

Source: DHERST, HELP Studentships: What Are the Benefits? [ORIGINAL PDF DOC] released 13th January 2020

Note: The media statement was adapted for an easy read. The signed original copy can be found via the link above. 

Recommended readings for HELP students loan

Here are past news articles and information about DHERST HELP student loan programs that you should know when applying.

• Introduction of HELP student loan, 2020
• HELP Studentships: What Are the Benefits?
• TESAS and HELP APPLICATION INFO
• How to apply for 2021 - 2022 HELP Application 

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PNG 8th Uni: PM Marape Pledges Support for Lutheran University - Press Release

Prime Minister Hon. James Marape, MP, has pledged Government support for the establishment of the long-overdue Lutheran University in Lae.

Here is the latest update on this story, click here to find out.

Image: Facebook | PM & NEC page

Key points added for clarity

• Lutheran Church in PNG, the second largest church behind Catholic Church, does not have a university yet.
• PNG has 6 operating universities.
• Two universities are run by the churches in PNG (Pacific Adventist University run by the Seventh Day Adventist Mission and Divine Word University run by the Catholic Mission)
• UPNG, Unitech, UoG and UNRE are public universities.
• Western Pacific University in the Southern Highlands Province. Its first intake was in 2020.

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Press release cont...

He announced this in front of thousands of Lutheran faithful at the 32nd Evangelical Lutheran Church of PNG Synod at Boana in Nawaeb, Morobe, today.

PM Marape urged the Synod to continue working on the concept of the Lutheran university.

"Please refurbish this concept of a Lutheran-based university," he said.

"We have talked about this previously, but it has slowed down.

"The Lutheran University must come to pass, as a memorial of this 32nd Synod.

"I want to throw it on the floor here, that someone in the crowd pick it up.

"Lutheran is the second-biggest church, so I ask you please, let's work on this.

"National Government will pick up the university that the church wants, and we'll get it going.

"Starting 2020, we'll work on it and Hopefully by 2025, when the nation celebrates 50 years of Independence, our Lutheran University can lift its flag up and fly, and take students in by that time.

Prime Minister Marape supported a call by Morobe Governor Hon. Ginson Saonu for the establishment of a Lutheran elementary teachers' college.

He said the Government had allocated K1 million for this. He also told the Lutheran Church to come up with a plan for a university to get Government assistance.

"We will start a 10-year programme that will create the genesis of a Christian-based education system being run in our country.

"To make this country truly identified with Christian principles, our education system must be run by Christian churches,” the Prime Minister said

He (the Prime Minister) called for closer partnership between churches and the Government in education and health.

"The Lutheran Church is the second-largest church in the country," Prime Minister Marape said.

"We (Government) are ready to work in partnership with you in the areas of health and education.

"You are already established in society; you are with the people."Our Government stands ready to embrace churches in the areas of health and education.

"These are two key services in the country that I want churches to play a bigger role in,” PM Marape said.

Source: Facebook, released Sunday 12th January 2020

We also provide some background information about the 6 PNG universities here. Find out about the selections lists for UPNG, UOG, UNRE, Unitech, DWU and PAU:

• UPNG, University of Papua New Guinea
• UOG, University of Goroka
• UNRE, University of Natural Resources and Environment
• Unitech, University of Technology
• DWU, Divine Word University and 
• PAU, Pacific Adventist University.