Scholarship
Tonga Government Scholarships
The flagship scholarship program of the Tongan government, providing financial support for students to pursue tertiary education. It covers tuition, living allowances, and travel costs for studies at institutions in Tonga, Fiji, and New Zealand.
About this scholarship
Tonga Government Scholarships is offered by Ministry of Education and Training for study in Tonga at bachelor, master, phd and diploma level. The award is valued at TOP 60,000-120,000 per year, provided as tuition and living 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 tuition and living funding. Applicants selected receive TOP 60,000-120,000 per year. 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 and diploma level. Nationality requirements apply: Tonga.
Eligibility
Tongan citizens meeting academic and program-specific requirements as defined by the Ministry of Education and Training.
How to apply
Applications close on 2025-11-28. 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 and diploma
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
- Study destination
- Tonga
- Eligible applicant countries
- Tonga
- Award
- TOP 60,000-120,000 per year
- Funding type
- tuition and living
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- bachelor, master, phd and diploma
- Nationality
- Tonga
- Deadline
- Closed · 2025-11-28
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-10-09