New Zealand and Australia. Under the TSA Programme, scholarships are available for study either in the region or New Zealand, depending on where a particular course is offered.
Successful applicants awarded a TSA scholarship must return to Tonga upon completion of their study programmes and apply their enhanced knowledge and skills towards the development of Tonga.
Undergraduate and postgraduate study (up to Masters level) are included. This year’s priority fields of study include:
| NON-TEACHING | TEACHING | TECHNICAL & VOCATIONAL TRAINING | |
| MA of Business Admin MA of Business Studies MA-Anthropology MComm-Accounting MComm-Economics MA-Population Studies MA-Public Policy MA-Marketing MA-Professional Accounting BA-Anthropology or History or Language BA-Social & Community Work BA/BSc-Info Sys & Comp Science MBBS BSc-Dental Surgery BSc-Pharmacy BSc-Veterinary Science BSc-Forensic Science |
MA/Med-Counseling BSc/GCEd-Computer Sci BSc/GCEd-Maths/Physics BSc/GCEd-Biology/Chem BSc/GCEd-Agri Science BSc/GCEd-Food Tech /Food Nutrition BA/GCEd-Design Tech BA/GCEd-History/English BA/GCEd-Geography/Engl BA/GCEd-Music Up-skilling teachers from Dipl to BA/BSc |
MA- Construction Mgt BTech-Automotive MasterClass1 (Deck Nautical) OPEN AWARDS BA – Open BSC-Open |
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Please ensure you meet the eligibility criteria before applying. Current Form 7 and recent school leavers with strong leadership abilities are encouraged to apply. Current Form 6 students are not eligible to apply. Selection will be based on merit taking into account the relevance of proposed study to Tonga’s development needs, academic achievement, work experience, and in accordance with eligibility criteria agreed between the Governments of Tonga, Australia and New Zealand.
Application forms can be downloaded from the Australian High Commission website (www.tonga.embassy.gov.au ) or the New Zealand High Commission website (www.nzembassy.com/tonga ) or the Government of Tonga website www.tongaeducation.gov.to ).
Application forms are also available from the Scholarship Unit at the Community Development and Training Centre, Pahu, Vava’u High School, Ha’apai High School, ‘Eua High School, Niuatoputapu High School and Niuafo’ou High School. The application forms must be completed in full with certified true copies of all requested documents. True copies can be certified by Ms. Pelenaise Telefoni, the Government of Tonga Scholarships Officer, located in Pahu or by an Officer of Crown Law. On outer islands (‘Eua, Ha’apai, Vava’u, Niuafo’ou and Niuatoputapu), true copies may be certified only by the Ministry of Education, Women Affairs and Culture representative.
Application packets (whether hand-delivered or by post) must be received by 4.00 PM, Monday, 09 July 2012, at:
Government of Tonga Scholarships Office
Community Development and Training Centre, Pahu
OR postal address:
PO Box 161, Nuku’alofa
Late applications will NOT be considered.
A course counsellor will be available to assist applicants at the Scholarship Unit at the Community Development and Training Centre in Pahu; her schedule can be confirmed by phoning 22287. A course counsellor will be available in Vava’u, Ha’apai and ‘Eua during the Tonga Study Award outreach program which will be conducted in June 2012.
Envelopes containing submissions must be clearly marked “Scholarship Application”.
Please be advised that only successful applicants will be notified.
Scholarship applications may be deemed ineligible if the application package is not completed correctly (Forms 1-5).
For further enquiries, please contact Ms. Pelenaise Telefoni or Ms. Senolita Fonokalafi at 22287 or by email at scholars@tihe.org.
Issued by the: Ministry of Education, Nuku’alofa, June 2012.
