Scholarship
Tonga Government Scholarship
This is a fully funded national scholarship program designed to support students pursuing studies in priority sectors within Tonga. It aims to address critical skills shortages in areas such as education, health/medicine, engineering, agriculture, ICT, law, public administration, and climate change.
About this scholarship
Tonga Government Scholarship is offered by Ministry of Education and Training (MET), Government of Tonga for study in Tonga at bachelor, master, phd, diploma and certificate level. The award is valued at Comprehensive package covering tuition fees, international flights, health insurance, and a monthly stipend for living and accommodation costs., provided as full ride support. Funding is renewable, so it can continue across more than one year of study subject to the provider's conditions.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as full ride funding. Applicants selected receive Comprehensive package covering tuition fees, international flights, health insurance, and a monthly stipend for living and accommodation costs.. Selection is merit-based, so academic and personal achievement carry the most weight.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at bachelor, master, phd, diploma and certificate level. Eligible study areas include Education, Health/Medicine, Engineering, Agriculture, ICT, Law, Public Administration and Climate Change. Nationality requirements apply: Tonga.
Eligibility
Open to Tongan nationals who have completed secondary education with high grades or civil servants in Tonga seeking further professional qualification.
How to apply
Applications close on 2026-06-30. 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
Fields of study
Education, Health/Medicine, Engineering, Agriculture, ICT, Law, Public Administration and Climate Change
Nationality requirements
Tonga
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
- Ministry of Education and Training (MET), Government of Tonga
- Study destination
- Tonga
- Eligible applicant countries
- Tonga
- Award
- Comprehensive package covering tuition fees, international flights, health insurance, and a monthly stipend for living and accommodation costs.
- Funding type
- full ride
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- bachelor, master, phd, diploma and certificate
- Fields of study
- Education, Health/Medicine, Engineering, Agriculture, ICT, Law, Public Administration and Climate Change
- Nationality
- Tonga
- Deadline
- Closed · 2026-06-30
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-23