Scholarship
Pacific Scholarship for Excellence in Research & Innovation (PSERI)
The PSERI scholarship supports students undertaking a Masters or PhD by research at The University of the South Pacific. It provides a living allowance and a one-off establishment allowance for qualifying awardees.
About this scholarship
Pacific Scholarship for Excellence in Research & Innovation (PSERI) is offered by The University of the South Pacific (USP) for study in Fiji at master and phd level. The award is valued at Living allowance of $21,600 (Masters) or $24,000 (PhD) per year; $1,942 establishment allowance., provided as living stipend support.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as living stipend funding. Applicants selected receive Living allowance of $21,600 (Masters) or $24,000 (PhD) per year; $1,942 establishment allowance.. Selection is merit-based, so academic and personal achievement carry the most weight.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at master and phd level. No nationality restriction is recorded for this award.
Eligibility
Applicants must be enrolled for full-time research-based Masters or PhD study at USP. Awardees are not permitted to be in paid employment during the tenure of their awards.
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
master and phd
Funding basis
Merit-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- The University of the South Pacific (USP)
- Study destination
- Fiji
- Award
- Living allowance of $21,600 (Masters) or $24,000 (PhD) per year; $1,942 establishment allowance.
- Funding type
- living stipend
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- master and phd
- Nationality
- No restriction recorded
- Deadline
- Deadline unknown
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-10-22