Scholarship
Pacific Education Foundation (PEF) scholarships
PEF scholarships support Pacific learners in tertiary education. They are available for both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including mature students.
About this scholarship
Pacific Education Foundation (PEF) scholarships is offered by Ministry of Education (New Zealand) at bachelor, master, phd, diploma and certificate level. The award is valued at Varies., provided as other support.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as other funding. Applicants selected receive Varies.. Selection is merit-based and need-based, so both academic record and financial circumstances are assessed.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at bachelor, master, phd, diploma and certificate level. Nationality requirements apply: Pacific Island nations.
Eligibility
Pacific learners enrolled in tertiary education.
How to apply
No fixed closing date is published, so check the provider for the current cycle. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
bachelor, master, phd, diploma and certificate
Nationality requirements
Pacific Island nations
Funding basis
Merit-based and Need-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- Ministry of Education (New Zealand)
- Award
- Varies.
- Funding type
- other
- Selection basis
- Merit-based and Need-based
- Study levels
- bachelor, master, phd, diploma and certificate
- Nationality
- Pacific Island nations
- Deadline
- Deadline unknown
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-08-28