By: Summer Kennard
KOROR, Palau (June 16, 2025) — A record 35 college students have been selected for the 2025 Palau Fellowship Award, marking the largest group of summer interns hosted by the Palau National Scholarship Board (PNSB) since the program began. The award supports Palauan’s students pursuing higher education by providing hands-on work experience in Palau’s government agencies and institutions.
The Palau Fellowship Award is open to college students in their junior year, those transitioning to senior year, and recent graduates. Each intern receives a $400 bi-weekly stipend and paid travel expenses during their full-time, eight-week placement. The program aims to strengthen students’ knowledge, foster professional growth, and open doors to future employment in Palau.
“This year’s cohort reflects the wide range of talent and academic focus areas Palauan students are pursuing abroad,” PNSB stated.
The 2025 interns represent a diverse set of fields:
- 3 in Business Administration
- 2 in Psychology
- 2 in English
- 4 in International Technology & Management
- 1 in Anthropology
- 1 in Communication & Media
- 1 in Civil Engineering
- 2 in International Business & Trade
- 1 in Communication
- 1 in Philosophy
- 1 in Biomedical Science (Pre-med)
- 1 in Electrical Engineering
- 1 in Environmental Studies
- 2 in Diplomacy & International Relations
- 1 in Accounting
- 2 in Sociology
- 1 in Communication Media & Culture
- 1 in Geography & Environmental Studies
- 1 pursuing a Master’s in Management
- 1 in Education
- 1 in Interdisciplinary Studies
- 1 in Economics
- 1 in Marine Science
- 1 in International Affairs and Diplomacy
- 1 in Travel & Tourism
As of mid-June, 18 of the 35 interns have arrived in Palau and begun their placements, while two are completing their internships at the Embassy of Palau in Taiwan. The remaining 15 are expected to arrive soon.
Many of the interns are later hired by the agencies where they are placed, contributing directly to the country’s workforce and development goals.
“This internship experience is more than just a summer job. It’s a way to bring our young professionals’ home, to give them the chance to contribute their growing skills and reconnect with the nation,” said a PNSB spokesperson.