13th October 2016- The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat is seeking applications for the 2017 Taiwan/Republic of China-Pacific Islands Forum Scholarship.

The scheme is open to citizens of Forum Island Countries wishing to commence study in Semester 1 of the 2017 academic year. The scheme provides successful applicants with support for tuition, text books, living allowance, medical allowance, and one return airfare to the country of study.

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Applications for this intake will close at 4pm on Wednesday 26 October 2016.  Late applications will not be accepted.  The Secretariat will ONLY contact successful applications.

Scholarships will be awarded for full time studies at certificate, diploma, undergraduate or postgraduate levels within specified priority fields per country. Further information and the Application Form can be downloaded from the Forum Secretariat website link http://www.forumsec.org/pages.cfm/strategic-partnerships-coordination/funding-assistance/

Enquiries should be directed to the Programme Implementation Officer, Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat, Private Mail Bag, Suva, Fiji Islands; telephone: (679) 3220 324 or email: lilikaf@forumsec.org [/restrict]