Scholarship
U.S. South Pacific Scholarship Program (USSP)
The U.S. South Pacific Scholarship Program provides opportunities for bachelor's and master's degree study in the United States. It includes a mentoring component, potential summer internships, and opportunities for community service.
About this scholarship
U.S. South Pacific Scholarship Program (USSP) is offered by East-West Center at bachelor and master level. The award is valued at Full funding for degree program, 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 Full funding for degree program. 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 and master level. Eligible study areas include agriculture, business, communication, education, environmental studies, gender studies, political science, public administration, public health and STEM. Nationality requirements apply: Vanuatu.
Eligibility
Citizens of Vanuatu who have completed secondary school (for bachelor's) or hold a bachelor's degree (for master's). Applicants must not have dual U.S. citizenship and must be able to meet J-1 visa requirements.
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 and master
Fields of study
agriculture, business, communication, education, environmental studies, gender studies, political science, public administration, public health and STEM
Nationality requirements
Vanuatu
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
- East-West Center
- Award
- Full funding for degree program
- Funding type
- full ride
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- bachelor and master
- Fields of study
- agriculture, business, communication, education, environmental studies, gender studies, political science, public administration, public health and STEM
- Nationality
- Vanuatu
- Deadline
- Deadline unknown
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-20