US South Pacific Scholarship Program by East-West Center 2025

Summary

• Application DeadlineJanuary 15, 2025
• Study LevelMasters
• SponsorEast-West Center
• City to studyWashington
• Eligible CountryUnited States

Table of Content

• Overview
• Benefits
• Requirments
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Programme Overview

The U.S. South Pacific Scholarship Program (USSP), authorized by the U.S. Congress and funded by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State, is a competitive, merit-based scholarship program that provides opportunities for Master’s and Bachelor’s degree study at the University of Hawai‘i in fields that are directly relevant to the development needs of Pacific island countries.  It will also enable the recipients to obtain a broader understanding of the United States.

Benefits

• Tuition and fees payable to the University of Hawai‘i.
•  Housing in a student residence hall.
•  Monthly allowance for food, clothing, and incidental expenses.
•  Health insurance in accordance with Exchange Visitor (J-1 visa) regulations.
•  An initial settling-in allowance.
•  An annual book allowance.
•  Initial and terminal transportation to all official activity sites.
•  A mentoring program with the possible opportunity of arranging a follow-on summer internship.

This scholarship is subject to U.S. Federal government taxes as well as to State of Hawaii government taxes. Payment of taxes is the responsibility of the student.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree applicants must have completed secondary school by the deadline for submitting a university application for admission to their undergraduate program. In some countries this means having completed “Form 6.” In other countries, this may mean having completed “Grade 12.” Note: “Form 6” is not a EWC form that you must complete and return to the EWC.
•  Individuals who have completed some undergraduate level courses but have not obtained the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree, are also eligible and strongly encouraged to apply for a USSP bachelor’s scholarship; certain courses may be transferrable. Individuals who have already received the equivalent of a four-year United States bachelor’s degree are not eligible to apply for bachelor’s degree study but may apply for the bridging program leading to a master’s degree.
•  Master’s degree applicants must have completed at least a three-year baccalaureate program. Those with a three-year bachelor’s degree may apply for a bridging program of up to one year, which, upon completion, allows for application to a master’s degree program. Master’s programs may not require a bridging component, depending on prior study and academic performance during the first year. The USSP program does not generally permit direct application and admission to a graduate degree program. Those who currently possess both a bachelor’s degree and a post-graduate diploma or honors degree or will have earned a post-graduate diploma or honors degree before the scholarship’s August start date, are strongly encouraged to apply.
•  Applicants must be citizens of one of the sovereign Pacific Island countries listed above. Individuals who have dual citizenship, one of which is from the United States, are not eligible. U.S. non-citizen nationals and U.S. permanent residents are also not eligible for USSP.
• Because an objective of the program is to provide an educational exchange experience to those not previously afforded such an opportunity, preference will usually be given to candidates who have not had recent extensive experience in the United States. Preference may also be given to candidates who have not had extensive opportunities for study at educational institutions outside the Pacific Islands region (i.e., outside the countries listed in paragraph one above).
•  Scholarship recipients must meet the requirements of the Exchange Visitor (J-1) visa program.
•  Participants are expected to return home following the conclusion of this scholarship award to complete the J1 visa two-year home residency requirement and to share the knowledge and experience they have acquired during the program with those in their home countries.

Application Deadline

January 15, 2025

How To Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to East-West Center on www.eastwestcenter.org to apply

For more details kindly visit: East-West Center webpage