National Scholarships Division

Solomon Islands Tertiary Education and Skills Authority

 

SOLOMON ISLANDS GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 2025-2026 

 

INFORMATION SHEET

 

The Solomon Islands Government (SIG) scholarship program offers fully funded and Tuition-Only scholarships to assist Solomon Islands citizens to gain valuable knowledge and skills to contribute to the human resource development needs of the country. Scholarship recipients are expected to use their skills and knowledge to actively participate in the economic and social growth and prosperity of Solomon Islands.

1. Type of Scholarships available for 2024

 

There are two (2) categories of Scholarship choices that you may wish to apply for, are indicate    below:

A. Pre-Service Scholarships Category

1.       School based

2.       Skills

3.       Self-funded

4.       Constituency

B. In-Service Scholarships Category

1. In-service Public Sector

2. In-Service Private Sector

3. In-Service Teaching Sector

4. In-service Open/Closed sector/Partnership Category

2. Pre-Service Sector Scholarship Category

The Pre-service sector scholarships are for applicants who have no prior qualification and are not                   employed. Applicants who have prior Bachelor’s degree or diploma qualification are not eligible to apply for this category. Those eligible to apply may apply to any of the following sub-categories:
 

• Form 7 School Base and USP Foundation students

School-Based Scholarships are awarded to academically eligible Year 12 (Form 6) and Year 13 (Foundation) school leavers who apply directly for tertiary studies through the Solomon Islands Tertiary Education and Skills Plan (SITESP) process. These scholarships are intended for recent or current secondary school graduates who meet the minimum academic criteria and have not yet entered the workforce. Applicants must select from the approved programs of study listed in the SITESP 2026 plan, which are aligned to national priority fields. Selection is based on academic merit, field competitiveness, available spaces and alignment to national needs. School-based awards are highly competitive.

• The Pre-Service Self-Sponsored Category

Self-sponsored category is available to self-sponsored applicants who are currently enrolled in 2025 and have completed 1 year in a Bachelor Degree or Diploma with a minimum of 8 courses successfully completed. This category is available to in-country           programs and institutions only available in the SITESP2025, and is not applicable for                                          overseas institution.

Skills Development/TVET Scholarship

 

Skills Development Scholarship are for applicants who have completed a Cert III qualification or are currently enrolled in a Cert III qualification at an approved RTC. Those intending to pursue a Cert IV at SINU must either have completed a Cert III qualification or have completed a Form 6 secondary level.

Preservice (Constituency Category)

Constituency scholarship category is available to all potential applicants of a constituency for in-country institutions. Applicants for this category must follow merit-based selection criteria applicable to all pre-service applicants. Successful applicants will be sent to Members of Parliament for confirmation.

C. In-Service Sector Scholarship Category

• In-Service Public Sector Scholarship Category

This scholarship is available to applicants who are currently employed in the public sector. This category is relevant to all employees from Government Ministries who want to pursue further studies: Eligibility criteria includes a completed and signed standard endorsement from a ministerial Training Committee (MTC) and Workforce Training and Development Plan or HRD Plan, a completed CV and qualifications obtained from prior training. Candidate must be 45 years or younger to be eligible for an undergraduate degree, 50 years or younger to be eligible for Master's Degree and for PhD applicants, age limits do not apply.

• In-Service Private Sector Scholarship Category

This scholarship is available to applicants who are currently employed in the private sector. This category is relevant to all employees from all private entities, companies, SOE’s who want to pursue further studies. Eligibility criteria includes a completed and  signed standard endorsement form from the candidate’s supervisor, a completed CV and qualifications obtained from prior training. Candidate must be 45 years or younger to be eligible for an undergraduate degree, 50 years or younger to be eligible for a Master’s Degree and for PhD applicants, age limits do not apply.

 

• In-Service Teaching Service Scholarship Category

This scholarship is available to current serving teachers who have been teaching in schools and wish to upgrade their professional skills, knowledge and qualifications, subsequent to their initial training. The applicants are expected to complete an online  application form, which must be accompanied with a signed endorsement from their respective Education Providers based on the Training Plan submitted to MEHRD and SITESA. Candidate must be 45 years or younger to be eligible for an undergraduate degree, 50 years or younger to be eligible for a Master’s Degree and for PhD applicants, age limits do not apply.

• In-Service Open/Closed Category

These scholarships are classified Open and Closed to balance national competitiveness with sector-specific workforce development. In-service Open scholarships are reserved for high-achieving professionals from the public and private sectors who are seeking to pursue postgraduate qualifications, particularly Master’s or PhD programs. These scholarships are only available for specific program of study identified and approved in the SITESP 2026 plan, based on national priority fields and confirmed sector needs. In-service Closed scholarships are reserved for specific or specialised training under formal training partnerships, and are allocated to meet identified priority skills gaps in key sectors.