Solomon Islands Government Scholarships for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programme, 2017

Solomon Islands Government Scholarships for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programme, 2017

Applicants are invited to apply for Solomon Islands Government Scholarship programme. These scholarships are available for pursuing the undergraduate and postgraduate programme.
The purpose of the Solomon Islands Government Scholarship Program is to offer scholarships to potential candidates so that they can gain knowledge and skills to contribute to the country’s human resource development needs and actively participate in the economic and social growth and prosperity of the country.
The Government of Solomon Islands Education is committed to improving nationwide access to lifelong learning.
Course Level: These scholarships are available to pursue the undergraduate and postgraduate programme.
Study Subject: These scholarships are awarded in the fields offered by the university.
Scholarship Award: These scholarships will  cover the followings:

• National High Achievers Scholarship
• Cost Sharing Scholarship
• Constituency Scholarship

Numbers of Scholarships: Three scholarships are available.
Scholarship can be taken in  Solomon Islands Government Scholarships are for study at specific education institutions in the Pacific region (including Australia, New Zealand and Asia) and institutions within the country (e.g. The Solomon Islands National University – SINU and The University of the South Pacific –USP, Solomon Islands Campus).
Eligibility: Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• National High Achievers Scholarship
  Only applicants who have attained GPA range between
  8 and 4.5 need to apply. This type of scholarship is meant for high achievers – applicants with the highest or equal highest GPA in the subjects studied need to apply.
• Constituency Scholarship
  Only applicants who have attained GPA range between 3.0 and 3.7 need to apply. This type of scholarship caters for applicants who wish to be considered under the Constituency scholarship provision. The applicant who wishes to be considered for this type of scholarship may need an endorsement from a Member of Parliament representing the applicant’s constituency.
• Cost Sharing Scholarship
  Applicants who have attained GPA range between 3.0 and 4.5 need to apply. These scholarship targets applicants who seek part-funding for their scholarship place. The applicant is to provide self-funding details relative to the course area and Tertiary Institution he/she wishes to study at.

 Nationality: Applicants of Solomon Islands are eligible for these scholarships.
College Admission Requirement
Entrance Requirement: Applicants must have previous year degree.
English Language Requirement: The candidate should have a very good command over the English language.
International Scholarship
How to Apply: Applicants can apply by post .

• A signed and completed application form declaration.
• Two certified recent passport size photographs – insert these on page 3.
• A certified copy of your birth certificate or your passport personal information page.
• A certified copy of your graduation and /or completion certificates for each completed secondary/tertiary qualification.
• A certified copy of all academic results or transcripts.
• A current curriculum vitae; detailing your education background, job skills and work experience.
• A completed signed endorsement from your employer (see pages, 5 and 9).
• A current copy of job description (for in-service applicants only).
• A support letter from your legal spouse.
• Details of cost sharing (see page 5)

Application Deadline: The application deadline is September 29, 2017.
Scholarship Link
See Also
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Internships
Scholarships for Namibians to Study Abroad
Admissions for Universities in Namibia
Prospectus for Universities in Namibia
Application forms for Universities in Namibia