US South Pacific Scholarship Program 2025 (Fully Funded)
The US South Pacific Scholarship Program 2025 offers a unique opportunity for students from Pacific Island nations to pursue higher education at the University of Hawai‘i. This competitive, merit-based scholarship supports Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programs in key fields like STEM, business, environmental studies, and public health, crucial for the region’s development needs.
The US South Pacific Scholarship Program 2025 provides full funding, covering tuition, living expenses, travel costs, and more. This scholarship aims to foster mutual understanding between the U.S. and the Pacific region while contributing to sustainable development in key sectors, empowering students to become leaders in their fields.
Benefits:
- Tuition Fees Coverage
- Travel costs
- Living expenses, and housing
- Mentoring and internship opportunities for career development.
- Involvement in host family programs and volunteer service for cultural exchange.
List of Eligible Countries:
- Cook Islands
- Fiji
- Kiribati
- Nauru
- Niue
- Papua New Guinea
- Samoa
- Solomon Islands
- Tonga
- Tuvalu
- Vanuatu
Eligibility Criteria:
- Must have completed secondary school (e.g., Form 6 or Grade 12) for Bachelor’s applicants.
- Must have completed a three-year undergraduate degree for Master’s applicants.
- Preference for candidates with limited previous experience in the U.S. or international study.
- Not eligible for dual U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residency.
- Must meet the requirements of the Exchange Visitor (J-1 visa) program.
Selection Criteria:
- Academic Excellence
- Relevance to Pacific Island Development
- Limited U.S. Exposure
- Commitment to Home Country
- Diversity and Representation
Deadline: January 15, 2025
