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Government of Vanuatu (Ministry of Education and Training, scholarship office)

Vanuatu Government Scholarships

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Deadline: 1 Nov 2026, 00:00 (Vanuatu time)The portal shows 1 October to 1 November 2026 at 00:00, without a time zone. Treat 31 October as your last day.

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In short

  • For Year 12–13, DAEU and Baccalauréat students, current students and postgraduates.
  • Apply online only, on the national scholarship portal.
  • Your course must match the government's priority study pathways.
  • You also need to apply to your chosen institution yourself, by its own deadline.

What these studies offer

  • TVET certificate / diploma: shorter than a degree, with a lot of practice, to prepare you directly for a trade.
  • 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.
  • PhD / research: several years of research, which prepare you for research and university teaching.

More in the guide

Who can apply

  • You must meet the entry requirements of your chosen programme and institution, and apply to that programme by its own deadline. Without this, no scholarship can be awarded.
  • Your study must match the 2027 Priority Occupation Study Pathways.

For Ni-Vanuatu applicants

  • Choose the right category on the form, as it decides how you are assessed: (1) Year 13 VUEC at a state senior secondary school; (2) DAEU (Year 14 or CP) at a listed institution; (3) Baccalauréat (Terminale) at Lycée Jean-Marie Le Clézio or a New Caledonia school; (4) Year 12/13 not VUEC, or at a private, international or overseas school; (5) Others: USP Foundation, already in a diploma or bachelor's, or postgraduate study.
  • Francophone students in Terminale or DAEU have their own categories.
Where you study
Depends on your study pathway. Check the 2027 Priority Occupation Study Pathways on the portal.
Language of study
English, FrenchIn English or in French. The eligibility criteria name French-language courses: BTS, DUT and CPGE. For these, you need an average of 12/20, with at least 10/20 in French.
Fields of study
Awards must match the 2027 Priority Occupation Study Pathways, linked to the government's priority framework (society, environment, economy).

Not confirmed: age, work experience, english test. Check the official website ↗.

What it covers

Not confirmed. Check the official website ↗.

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: Apply online with the provider

  1. 1Register on the scholarship portal with a valid email address, then confirm your account from the email you receive.
  2. 2Read the Important Information page, the eligibility criteria and the 2027 Priority Occupation Study Pathways.
  3. 3Fill in the form, choosing the right applicant category, and upload only the documents asked for your category.
  4. 4Check the handbook of the institution you want to study at, then submit. Paper applications are not accepted.
  5. 5Watch the email address you registered with. The office sends updates there.

Documents checklist

Tick them off as you go. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

Guides that help with this application

  • Getting your documents ready in VanuatuBirth certificate, passport, certified copies, translations, transcripts, police clearance, medical checks: where to go and what to ask.
  • Referee letters: who to ask and howHow to choose your referees, ask them early, and give them what they need to write a useful letter.
  • Studying in FrenchStudying in French, step by step: your school diplomas, scholarships open to francophone students, and how to apply to a university in France.
  • Short courses and professional trainingScholarships for training without a full university degree: courses of a few weeks for people who already work, and vocational certificates and diplomas.
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Last checked 10 Oct 2026

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