Applications are invited for United States–South Pacific Scholarship
Program (USSP) available studies to begin in August 2016. Scholarships
are awarded to pursue 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. The Program will include a
mentoring component with the possibility of a follow-on summer
internship, and readily accessible opportunities for participation in
host family and volunteer service programs.
Study Subject(s): Scholarships are awarded in fields
that are directly relevant to the development needs of Pacific island
countries. Priority areas of study include agriculture, business,
communication/journalism, education, environmental studies, gender
studies, NGO management, political science, public administration,
public health, STEM fields (science, technology, engineering,
mathematics), and other related fields. If a desired field of study is
not among the priorities, the applicant should give special attention to
explaining how this course of study would support the goals of the
scholarship program. Support is not available for professional degrees
such as architecture, law, and medicine.
Course Level: Scholarships are available to pursue bachelor or master’s degree study at the University of Hawai‘i.
Scholarship Provider: Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State, USA
Scholarship can be taken at: USA
Eligibility:
-Bachelor’s Scholarship: 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.” Individuals who have completed some undergraduate level
courses but have not obtained the equivalent of a U.S. four-year
bachelor’s degree are also eligible and strongly encouraged to apply.
-Master’s Scholarship: 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.
-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).
Note: Individuals who have dual citizenship, one being that of the
United States, are not eligible. U.S. non-citizen nationals and U.S.
permanent residents are also not eligible for USSP. All scholarship
recipients must be able to meet the requirements of the Exchange Visitor
(J-1 visa) program.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Candidates
from the following countries, who meet specific selection criteria, are
eligible for the program: Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Niue,
Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu.
Scholarship Description: The United States–South
Pacific Scholarship Program, 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. The
scholarship program will include a mentoring component with a possible
follow-on summer internship, and readily accessible opportunities for
participation in host family and volunteer service programs.
Number of award(s): Three (3) Scholarships will be available for studies to begin in August 2016.
Duration of award(s): Awards are given initially for
a one year period, but will be reviewed annually and may be extended up
to a maximum of four years.
What does it cover? Scholarship recipients will receive the following:
-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 possibility of a follow-on summer internship arranged.
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.
Note: The USSP scholarship covers the costs of the scholarship
recipients’ study, travel, and living expenses. The USSP scholarship
does not cover any dependent (spouse or children) costs.
Selection Criteria: Selection will be made by a
U.S.-based academic review committee that may include Pacific Islands
and other specialists from the East-West Center, the University of
Hawai‘i system, a representative of the Bureau of Educational and
Cultural Affairs, and a Pacific Islands student representative. In
selecting scholarship awardees, the review committee will consider
academic merit as well as other attributes including evidence of
leadership potential and experience; community service; cross-cultural
knowledge, experience and sensitivity; capacity for change;
adaptability; ability to pursue independent study; career potential and
employment history; English language proficiency; creativity;
initiative; self-expression; and, anticipated kinds of post-graduation
contributions to home country and region. Preference may be given to
those with little or no previous U.S. or other international study
experience.
Notification: Awards are expected to be announced on the East-West Center website by April 1, 2016.
How to Apply: Applications should be submitted via post, fax or email.
Application Form
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is February 1, 2016 for awards beginning in early August 2016.
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