Scholarship
United States–South Pacific Scholarship Program
A competitive, merit-based scholarship program that provides opportunities for Master’s and Bachelor’s degree study at the University of Hawai‘i. It includes a mentoring component, potential summer internships, and participation in host family and volunteer service programs.
About this scholarship
United States–South Pacific Scholarship Program is offered by U.S. Department of State at bachelor and master level. The award is valued at Full tuition, fees, books, housing, health insurance, stipend, and travel., provided as tuition and living support.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as tuition and living funding. Applicants selected receive Full tuition, fees, books, housing, health insurance, stipend, and travel.. 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, Environmental Studies, Business, Education and Political Science. Nationality requirements apply: Kiribati, Cook Islands, Fiji, Nauru, Niue, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu.
Eligibility
Citizens of Pacific Island countries including Kiribati who meet specific academic and selection criteria for graduate or undergraduate study.
How to apply
Applications close on 2027-01-15. 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, Environmental Studies, Business, Education and Political Science
Nationality requirements
Kiribati, Cook Islands, Fiji, Nauru, Niue, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu and 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
- U.S. Department of State
- Award
- Full tuition, fees, books, housing, health insurance, stipend, and travel.
- Funding type
- tuition and living
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- bachelor and master
- Fields of study
- Agriculture, Environmental Studies, Business, Education and Political Science
- Nationality
- Kiribati, Cook Islands, Fiji, Nauru, Niue, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu
- Deadline
- Open · 2027-01-15
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-08-29