Kickstart Your Career with
OTML 2026 Tertiary Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme
Are you a tertiary student ready to compliment your academic excellence with a challenging, yet rewarding career move?
Ok Tedi Mining Limited (OTML) is excited to offer Corporate Scholarship Awards for 2026 to eligible second-year undergraduate students. Seize this opportunity to advance your professional career with a leader in the mining industry.
About OTML USS
The USS offers students with academic excellence the opportunity to have their final two years of university sponsored by OTML; access to world-class industrial training programs; and an instant spot in their Graduate Development Scheme upon graduation.
OTML is the largest single employer in the Western Province with PNG nationals making up 98% of the workforce. Because of this, they have established an extensive training and development platform across all levels and disciplines to build skills in an inclusive and rewarding workplace and a culture that is conducive to supporting and shaping emerging professionals to perform to their maximum potential.
The USS provides students a streamlined position to work alongside a cadre of experienced professionals in their chosen field across OTML, who are equipped to guide and mentor young professionals into the ever-challenging world of work.
We are currently inviting applicants from the following disciplines, in line with the key criteria to apply:
Key Criteria
To be considered for the 2026 USS, you must:
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- Currently in 2nd year of undergraduate study (2025)
- Age between 18 and 25
- Minimum GPA of 3.5 or Weighted Average of 75% and above
- Not sponsored by any organisations, companies, or government
Study Disciplines
How to Apply
- Choose Your Discipline
Click the discipline of interest above. You will be directed to the corresponding advertisement where you can find out more about the particular position and proceed with your application. - Documents Required
- All documents must be in PDF format and must not exceed 5 megabytes.
- CV
- Cover letter
- Address your cover letter to:
The Supervisor – Performance & Development
Training & Development Department
Ok Tedi Mining Limited
PO Box 1, Tabubil 332, Western Province
- Address your cover letter to:
- Ensure you include official certified transcripts for Semesters 1 & 2 of 2024 and Semester 1 of 2025 (3 semesters of results)
- 1 x character reference letter
*Please note, all applications for this USS are managed by us at Peopleconnexion PNG on behalf of OTML. Any enquiries or questions should be directed to our team at admin@peopleconnexion.com. Please do not contact OTML directly.
Join us at Ok Tedi Mining Limited to build a rewarding career and contribute to a company committed to excellence, safety, and community development.
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About OTML
Ok Tedi Mining Limited (OTML) operates the Ok Tedi Mine, the longest running open-pit copper, gold and silver mine in Papua New Guinea.
OTML is a 100 percent Papua New Guinea (PNG) owned entity with 67 percent direct shareholding by the Independent State of PNG and the people of Western Province holding a 33 percent interest.
100% of the benefits from its operations are distributed to the people of Western Province and the rest of PNG.
Apart from its direct monetary contribution, OTML is also extensively involved in PNG’s Western Province development through its Tax Credit Scheme initiatives and other infrastructure projects targeting areas such as health centres, school classrooms, houses, roads, airstrips, jetties, water supply and communication systems for a sustainable socio-economic benefit to its impact communities as well as PNG.
OTML is the largest single employer in the Western Province, and one of the largest in Papua New Guinea.