Closing date: Applicants can apply anytime

Student type: Domestic and International students are eligible for this scholarship program.

Level of study: PhD and Masters  by research

Study area: agriculture, forestry and fisheries

Scholarship value: Varies 

Description: The Pacific Agriculture Scholarships and Support (PASS) Program provides scholarships and support to postgraduate students in agriculture, forestry and fisheries at The University of the South Pacific (USP) and Fiji National University (FNU). Since 2005, ACIAR has supported research scholarships at Pacific Universities.  The scholarship program has achieved significant results, strengthening agricultural innovation systems in the Pacific. It is part of the Australian Government’s support to our Pacific neighbours.

ACIAR Pacific postgraduate scholarships are offered in the Pacific, to Pacific Islanders.  This enables scholars to research agricultural problems within the context that the solutions need to work, to build professional networks which will be relevant post-study and to remain close to family and culture.

Eligibility:

• Applicants must be a citizen of and currently reside in Fiji, Kiribati, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, or Vanuatu
• Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria for postgraduate study at USP or FNU
• Applicants must directly align their research proposals with one of the research topics listed in the compendium or develop a unique research proposal that aligns with one of the broader research themes provided.
• Applicants must be able to meet government and university mandated requirements for travel to Fiji for study at FNU or USP Laucala, or Samoa for study at USP Alafua.

How to apply:  apply online 

More info: https://www.aciar.gov.au/scholarships/pass