US Department of State (run by the East-West Center)
US South Pacific Scholarship (USSP)
Dates unknownFully funded
No dates published. Check the official website ↗.
In short
- Bachelor's or master's, fully funded, for Pacific Island citizens including Vanuatu.
- Includes airfare, tuition, housing, health insurance and a stipend.
- Application deadline is 15 January (check the official page ↗ for the current round).
What these studies offer
- Bachelor's (incl. foundation): the first university degree, which opens the door to skilled jobs and to a master's.
- Master's / graduate diploma: one or two years after a bachelor's, to specialise and prepare for more senior roles.
Who can apply
- You are a citizen of a listed Pacific country. Vanuatu is on the list.
- Language of study
- English
- Fields of study
- Fields that meet development needs in the Pacific Islands region.
Not confirmed: age, work experience, english test, where you study. Check the official website ↗.
What it covers
- Tuition fees
- Accommodation
- Health insurance
- Books and materials
- Living allowance
- Travel
Tuition and fees, residence hall, health insurance, books, a living stipend and return airfare.
Obligations after the scholarship
Not confirmed. Read the official rules ↗ carefully: many scholarships require you to return home after your studies.
How to apply
- 1Contact the USSP team at the East-West Center (USSP@eastwestcenter.org) for the current application.
Documents checklist
We haven't confirmed the document list yet. See the official website ↗.
Official contacts
- East-West Center – USSPUSSP@eastwestcenter.orgListed on the official page: eastwestcenter.org
Guides that help with this application
- Writing a strong personal statementWhat the selection panel looks for, a simple plan for your text, and how to write it in your own words.
- How scholarships work, from start to finishThe different ways to apply, what happens after you send your application, and when the main rounds open and close in the year.
Last checked 11 Oct 2026
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