Study in the United States of America. APPLICATION for the 2023 cohort of United States Agency for International Development (USAID) project governance scholarships is now open for Papua New Guineans.
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| US Government Scholarships Open for Papua New Guinea Students |
The United States embassy in Port Moresby says the one year, fully funded fellowship is designed to support exceptional, rising leaders from Pacific Island countries in professional degrees at the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa in the fields of finance, law, and information systems.
Course programs
- Master of Science in Finance
- Master of Science in Information Systems
- Master of Laws
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- BE between ages 23 and 35 years old;
- BE a citizen of an eligible country, meet academic prerequisites for admission to the University of Hawaii;
- BE working in a profession relevant to USAID’s project governance goals (sound governance, just governance, responsive governance); and,
- BE able to travel to and reside in Hawaii for the duration of their study from August 2023 to May 2024
The fellowship will provide the following benefits: full tuition, fees, and books for graduate study at the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa;
- J-1 VISA sponsorship;
- HOUSING in East-West Center (EWC) residence halls;
- HEALTH insurance;
- MONTHLY stipend for living expenses;
- ROUNDTRIP travel between home and Honolulu;
- ORIENTATION and enrichment programmes at the East-West Center; and,
- PARTICIPATION in PROJECT Governance activities.
For more information, visit the link below.
Project governance is a five-year initiative funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to strengthen democratic institutions and promote sound, just, and responsive governance in the Pacific, in collaboration with governments and community organisations in twelve Pacific Island Countries.
The project is a partnership among the EWC.
The Pacific Community (SPC), CARE and the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES).
As fellows pursue their degree studies, they join an active, international community of several hundred graduate students from over 40 countries and more than 50 fields of study, living together at the East-West Center.
The fellows will also participate directly in Project Governance activities, collaborating with project partners in governance trainings during and after their professional studies at the University of Hawai’i, and contributing to the creation of a stronger blue pacific.
How to apply
- The application process is online.
- Applicant from PNG can apply online through the link below.
Closing date for the application is March 1.
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