University of the South Pacific
USP Pacific Academic Excellence Award (PAE)
Dates unknownFully funded
No dates published. Check the official website ↗.
In short
- Full scholarship for a bachelor's at USP.
- Goes to the top Year 13 national exam student in Vanuatu (one award).
- No application; you just need a USP admission offer.
What a bachelor's degree offers
- The first university degree, usually three or four years.
- It opens the door to many skilled jobs.
- It is the step you need before a master's.
Who can apply
- Only 15 awards in total: one for the top Year 13 national exam student in each USP member country (including Vanuatu), and one for the top student in each USP Foundation stream (Arts, Business, Science).
- You have an offer for a bachelor's degree at USP and finished Year 13 or Foundation the year before you start.
- Work experience
- Not required
For Ni-Vanuatu applicants
- You don't apply. USP asks the Ministry of Education for the top Year 13 student and contacts the winner in January.
- Where you study
- Fiji, VanuatuAt a USP campus. Most bachelor's programmes are in Fiji; some are offered at the Emalus campus in Port Vila.
- Language of study
- English
- Fields of study
- Any field of study.
Not confirmed: age, english test. Check the official website ↗.
What it covers
Past information
These amounts come from the 2022 rules, the latest official document we found. They may be different now. Check the official website ↗ for current figures.
- Travel
- Living allowance
- Books and materials
- Accommodation
- Tuition fees
Return economy airfare, FJD 1,000 a month living allowance during semester, FJD 500 a semester for books, up to FJD 1,200 a semester for USP halls, tuition and service fees.
Obligations after the scholarship
Not confirmed. Read the official rules ↗ carefully: many scholarships require you to return home after your studies.
How to apply
How you apply: You must be nominated (you can't apply on your own)
- 1Apply for admission to a USP bachelor's programme. Selection for the award is automatic.
Selection
- Winners are selected in January each year with the national examination authorities.
Official contacts
- USP Regional Scholarship Teamcontactus@usp.ac.fjListed on the official page: usp.ac.fj
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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